These days mobile phone is not only used for making a call or texting, there’s a lot more things to do. Thanks to the hundred of thousands of apps available on App Store and Google Play, you can almost do anything with your iPhone or Android based phones. Today we’ll be focusing on vehicle-related apps that help you to get the right direction, access to real-time traffic information, find the cheapest gas stations, and even listen to your favorite music during your drive. Below you’ll find 30 very helpful iPhone and Android apps for better driving. Did I tell you ALL of these apps are FREE, Waze is a fun, community-based traffic and navigation app. With its community-generated real-time traffic, you’ll always get the best route to your destination. By simply driving around with Waze open, you’re already contributing tons real-time traffic and road info to your local driving community.
You can also actively report accidents, hazards, police and other events you see on the road, get road alerts coming up on your route, and find the cheapest gas station along your route with community-shared gas prices. GasBuddy helps you find the cheapest gas prices with one tap. Gas prices can vary by up to 20 cents per gallon or more, this app can save your money every time you fill up at the cheapest stations. MapQuest is a free voice-guided, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation app. Much like those expensive GPS units, this free app speaks to you, telling you when and where to make a turn. You can easily search for restaurants and other popular places with a single tap. Also, stay on schedule by checking live traffic en route. Looking for an Irish pub nearby, A gas station you can drive to before your tank hits empty, Yelp is a cool app to help.
You can use it to search for places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play then read reviews from an active community of locals in the know. AT&T Navigator works on both iPhone and Android phones. You must have an AT&T mobile phone number to subscribe. The app has many useful features including voice-guided GPS navigation, traffic & search, automatic map updates, one-tap traffic avoidance, navigate to the lowest gas prices, and more. Whether it’s an auto emergency, a roadside breakdown, or just a small problem, RepairPal can help. The app tells you the right price to pay for your repair, finds you a great mechanic in the area, tracks all your repairs, and gives you one-touch access to roadside assistance. With Navigon you can turn your iPhone or Android phone into a fully functional mobile navigation system. Some of its features include intelligent address entry, lane assistant pro, real road sign, speed assistant with adjustable audio-visual warning, 2D and 3D map display (bird’s-eye view), route planning function, text-to-speech and many more.
Navfree is a free GPS navigation app with no additional monthly charges. It uses map data created by a community of thousands of users around the world. Navfree features onboard maps that are stored directly onto your device so there is no need for a constant data connection whilst driving. It also allows you to browse maps anytime, anywhere without paying for data connections. Beat the Traffic is another easy way to enjoy a hassle-free commute in the USA and Canada. It lets you quickly check the latest road traffic conditions in your area and discover the best route to take to avoid traffic jams. Wrecked is an auto accident assistant on the App Store. It is a full featured, accident resource for easily logging all details and info after being involved in a wreck. Conveniently, take unlimited photos of the damage and accident scene with your phone. It can also generate a detailed, professional-looking PDF accident report with images, which you can send directly from the app to your insurance company.
If you’re looking for something to listen to during your drive, Pandora Radio’s a good solution you should try. The app is a free personalized radio that only plays music you’ll love. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or classical composers and Pandora will create a custom “station” that plays similar music. With the Spotify app, you can choose to listen millions of songs on your iPhone and Android phone. The free app lets you listen to radio for free, discover and save music when you’re on the go. If your station plays a song you really like, save it with a single tap. Slacker Radio is another free personalized radio app you can try during your drive. It features more personalized content than any other radio service, with music, ESPN Radio, live sports, ABC News, comedy and many more. This free app gives you access to the entire Slacker music library featuring millions of songs from thousands of artists.
You can also actively report accidents, hazards, police and other events you see on the road, get road alerts coming up on your route, and find the cheapest gas station along your route with community-shared gas prices. GasBuddy helps you find the cheapest gas prices with one tap. Gas prices can vary by up to 20 cents per gallon or more, this app can save your money every time you fill up at the cheapest stations. MapQuest is a free voice-guided, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation app. Much like those expensive GPS units, this free app speaks to you, telling you when and where to make a turn. You can easily search for restaurants and other popular places with a single tap. Also, stay on schedule by checking live traffic en route. Looking for an Irish pub nearby, A gas station you can drive to before your tank hits empty, Yelp is a cool app to help.
You can use it to search for places to eat, shop, drink, relax and play then read reviews from an active community of locals in the know. AT&T Navigator works on both iPhone and Android phones. You must have an AT&T mobile phone number to subscribe. The app has many useful features including voice-guided GPS navigation, traffic & search, automatic map updates, one-tap traffic avoidance, navigate to the lowest gas prices, and more. Whether it’s an auto emergency, a roadside breakdown, or just a small problem, RepairPal can help. The app tells you the right price to pay for your repair, finds you a great mechanic in the area, tracks all your repairs, and gives you one-touch access to roadside assistance. With Navigon you can turn your iPhone or Android phone into a fully functional mobile navigation system. Some of its features include intelligent address entry, lane assistant pro, real road sign, speed assistant with adjustable audio-visual warning, 2D and 3D map display (bird’s-eye view), route planning function, text-to-speech and many more.
Navfree is a free GPS navigation app with no additional monthly charges. It uses map data created by a community of thousands of users around the world. Navfree features onboard maps that are stored directly onto your device so there is no need for a constant data connection whilst driving. It also allows you to browse maps anytime, anywhere without paying for data connections. Beat the Traffic is another easy way to enjoy a hassle-free commute in the USA and Canada. It lets you quickly check the latest road traffic conditions in your area and discover the best route to take to avoid traffic jams. Wrecked is an auto accident assistant on the App Store. It is a full featured, accident resource for easily logging all details and info after being involved in a wreck. Conveniently, take unlimited photos of the damage and accident scene with your phone. It can also generate a detailed, professional-looking PDF accident report with images, which you can send directly from the app to your insurance company.
If you’re looking for something to listen to during your drive, Pandora Radio’s a good solution you should try. The app is a free personalized radio that only plays music you’ll love. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or classical composers and Pandora will create a custom “station” that plays similar music. With the Spotify app, you can choose to listen millions of songs on your iPhone and Android phone. The free app lets you listen to radio for free, discover and save music when you’re on the go. If your station plays a song you really like, save it with a single tap. Slacker Radio is another free personalized radio app you can try during your drive. It features more personalized content than any other radio service, with music, ESPN Radio, live sports, ABC News, comedy and many more. This free app gives you access to the entire Slacker music library featuring millions of songs from thousands of artists.