Here is our Top 5 GPS Applications for iPhone and iPad!

If you're a little lost and don't know what GPS App to get for your next road trip, keep on reading, we have some great comparisons coming up!

Everyone is going to be taking long road trips during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, so we figured it was the right time to compare GPS Applications for iPhone and iPad.

As we all know the great master Google has released Google Maps for iPhone about a year ago, and this was life changing due to difficulties getting somewhere using the old Native Maps (by Apple) on the iPhone. This revolutionized the use of the iPhone for road trips. 

Our number one favorite GPS app is...:

1. Google Maps


Google Maps is a voice guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation app developed by Google. Discover new places, tour cities with 360-degree street view, and sign in to locations. Save past searches and favorite places. Get live traffic updates and find public transit, biking and walking directions.

2. Apple Maps 

With Apple Maps, you get real-time traffic information to calculate your ETA. Maps gives you details on what’s causing a backup, so you can tell if there’s a major incident or just a temporary slowdown. And if traffic’s a mess, Maps offers alternative routes to save you time.

When you’re driving or walking, Maps helps you find your way to your destination with turn-by-turn spoken directions. As you approach a turn, Maps speaks directions, so you can keep your eyes on the road. And the screen turns into a 3D perspective of the road ahead. When you enter into a turn, the viewing angle changes dynamically to show you where to go. If you miss a turn, don’t worry. Maps automatically reroutes you and updates your ETA. And all along the way, large signs and arrows guide you in the right direction and let you know how long it’s going to take to get there — even if your screen is locked.

Pro Tip: A great feature on this one is that you can transfer your directions from your Mac directly to your iPhone or iPad!

3. Waze

 

Waze is a community based mapping and navigation app developed by Waze Inc. Waze features voice guided navigation, and learns your frequent destinations. Report accidents, police traps, road closures and more. Earn points each time you contribute road info and move up the ranks. Very cool feature! 

4. Mapquest

Mapquest is a voice guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation app developed by AOL Inc. Search for new restaurants, explore new places. and look for gas stations. Mapquest displays live traffic conditions, and will reroute you around traffic jams. Share your current location with friends using email, text messages, Facebook, or Twitter.


5. Scout

With Scout GPS, users can avoid getting stuck in traffic. See traffic-based commute times, street level traffic, nearby places, and more. Users can easily report traffic congestion, police, road hazards and accidents. Discover new restaurants, food, live music, movies, and more. Save your favorite routes and get personalized GPS voice guidance.

Seize The Day After Thanksgiving With These Tips

Whether you were one of the millions of Black Friday shoppers in the U.S. last year, or you are joining in for the first time, being well organized is key. A good plan will help you prioritize and check items off your list. Here are six tips to seize big savings the day after Thanksgiving:

1. Do your homework -  Jot down your gift list so you know what you need to purchase. Then take the very important step of determining your budget. Get a jump on sales by signing up for email alerts at your favorite retailers and liking their Facebook pages.
2. Compare prices, products and deals - Research the normal retail price of the items you want, the best sale price to date, then the best Black Friday advertised price at each store in your shopping area. Keep in mind the best deal isn’t always on Black Friday.
3. Make a game-day plan - By making the list, you can determine where each item you want will be the cheapest and what time the stores are planning to open. Then, you can map out the most practical travel route.
4. Avoid crowds if you can - Many department stores have limited-time offers, or items only available until they are sold out. If your list includes those items, you may feel the need to be at the store early. However, that’s not always necessary. If you don’t have a particular need for hot-ticket items, arrive at the store a few hours after opening to avoid the morning rush. To avoid crowds altogether, shop online. Some big-name stores have specials that will take place online at the same time as they do at the actual stores.
5. Use your smartphone - Instead of carrying lists and advertising flyers for each store, simply install checklist apps. You’ll have all your gift lists and prices in one convenient place. Upload flyers when needed to double-check or dispute prices.
6. Stick to your plan - Be sure not to let the frenzy of the day affect your judgment. Don't buy on impulse or under pressure and decide in advance what you want and what you can afford. No matter how big a bargain something may seem, once you’ve spent your budgeted amount, put the credit card away.