Best apps like Direct-To Pilot GPS - VFR, IFR

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Whether you want more options like Direct or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 36+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Direct

CoPilot GPS Navigation by Trimble Maps Ltd.

GPS for Car, RV and Truck

Editor's Choice

🗺️ Navigation

3.5😐(2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#52in Navigation

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

What We Love

🚀 Works well
🚀 Excellent app for towing a caravan
🚀 Great for caravanning
🚀 Fantastic app
🚀 Excellent navigation
🚀 Reliable navigation
🚀 Offline maps
🚀 Customizable
🚀 Comprehensive features
🚀 Excellent for RV travel
🚀 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

🔍 Doesn't support Apple CarPlay
🔍 Behind the times
🐛 Crashes frequently
🔍 Outdated maps and POIs
🐛 Unreliable routing
🔍 Clunky interface
🔍 Lacks features compared to competitors
🔍 Subscription model
🔍 Difficult to use
🔍 Inaccurate speed limits
🐛 Buggy after updates
🔍 Yelp search is useless
🔍 No satellite view
🔍 Doesn't work with iOS 26
🔍 Doesn't work with iPad 26
🐛 Routing issues
🔍 Lacks CarPlay support
🔍 Subscription required for basic features

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic

Strong Contender

🗺️ Navigation

4.7😐(7.4M ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#1in Navigation

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate navigation
👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
💡 Useful for delivery drivers
👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
🤔 Confusing interface changes

Guru Maps - Offline Navigation by Evgen Bodunov

GPS Route Planner & Tracker

Worth Considering

🗺️ Navigation

4.7😊(2.8K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Navigate the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn GPS directions. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures, and discover millions of points of interest with rich 3D terrain views. Sync your data across devices for seamless exploration.

What We Love

🚀 Offline maps work well
🚀 Fast and responsive
🚀 Detailed maps
🚀 Excellent for travel and outdoor activities
🚀 Useful offline navigation
👍 Customizable map sources
👍 Syncs between devices
👍 Great customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
🐛 Map search function not reliable
🐛 Difficulty downloading/importing custom maps
🔋 High battery consumption
💰 Paid features required for full functionality

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Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs

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Offline GPS Navigation

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This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

(2.9K)

GPS Tracker and Offline Maps

GPS Tracks

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

(17K)

Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps

Offline Maps, GPS & Traffic

Offline 3D mapsReal-time traffic alertsSpeed camera warnings

Navigate anywhere with offline 3D maps and real-time traffic alerts. This app offers voice-guided directions, speed camera warnings, and advanced safety features like lane assistance and a Head-up Display. It also includes specialized modes for motorcyclists and features to help save money on parking and fuel.

(57K)

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

Land, air, marine navigator

GPS coordinates in 6 formatsAdvanced waypoint editorSpeedometer with speed tracking

This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

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freemium

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

(32K)