Yandex Maps and Navigator

Never get lost again, Yandex Maps and Navigator is a map for Android that will tell you where is any place or direction you want to take on your way.

The Russian alternative to Google Maps

Even if your car has a very advanced satellite GPS navigation system, chances are you'll eventually pull out your phone and open Google Maps. Although better alternatives are gradually emerging (like the promising Waze), this is the first option that springs to mind. And if you have an Android device, chances are that even the app comes pre-installed on your device. If that's the case and you want to try an alternative, Yandex, the Russian multinational technology company specializing in internet-related services and products, offers you the Yandex Maps and Navigator app.

How does it work?

Well, the mechanism is basically the same as Google Maps, so it's nothing new. Open the app, select the route icon, set a starting point and a destination and check how to get there on foot or by car, and then look at the different alternatives. You can specify and save different addresses, e.g. B. your home or your workplace. However, if you are not interested in routes, you also have the option of studying complete city maps. Do you want more? You can view a detailed map that offers the following options:

• In color or in night mode.
• Display in 2D or 3D.
• Map, satellite or hybrid view.
• Saved Maps.
• offline maps.
• Display of parking, transport and traffic.

In addition, the following features are added, which are essential for any current app in this field:

• There is a browser that guides the user to their destination using clear guidelines.
• It shows the public transport (metro, train, bus, tram...) as well as their routes.
• The user can check which is the best way from one point to another.
• It shows radar and speed checks, as well as traffic conditions and possible problems on the road.

Of course, the dictation system should not be missing. You also have the option to view public transport, but depending on the region, this service may not yet be available. The app's language is something between Russian and English, but it's very intuitive and you won't have any major problems using it, especially if you've used other similar services before.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.1.