Experience of using mapy.com versus Google Maps , Waze and Jazz SatNav

[dfconnolly]

We have built in Sat Nav (Garmin Systems) on our Jazz and CRV EXs but I’ve used Google Maps and Waze in preference over recent years via Apple Car play.

I have just found a new to me App “Mapy.com” which is incredibly well detailed that has SatNav functionality for hiking, cycling and motoring. It seems highly functional so I was wondering if there are any Jazz owners out there who have tried it and what experiences they have or any issues using it.

I’m going to give it a try as I find the built in Garmin system too cumbersome and lacking in finding and inputting destinations.

I’m beginning to feel that inbuilt Sat nav systems are going to become obsolete soon though Google seem to be providing a more integrated option for future car infotainment systems

Any feedback and comments greatly appreciated TIA

[stani]

In my opinion, Mapy.com is the best offline navigation. And it's not because it's from the Czech Republic.
The best graphics of all. Declared the best for walking in the world. 
I've been using it for years, I had HERE WeGo a long time ago, but since they sold it, it's gotten incredibly worse, I still have it on my phone out of nostalgia and as a backup.

Someone says that the disadvantage of Mapy.com is that registration is required - an account must be created. But that is also its advantage. I can plan routes and waypoints on my PC on a large display, save them and then easily transfer and synchronize them with my mobile phone or tablet. It also works the other way around - what I create on my mobile phone while traveling is then synchronized back to my account - which I can access from anywhere.
I can create folders and place routes, points, photos in them. The navigation works completely offline, but when I connect it online, it notifies me of closures, etc. I can also send or share routes and waypoints with other people.
Frequent map updates. 

Until recently, it was completely free for all world maps. It will be available for a fee starting around autumn 2024.
Navigation is still free + one map of your choice (which can be changed at any time) is still free.
For an unlimited number of countries, an amount of about 10 EUR per year is very acceptable.
Maps can be added either by country name or just parts of them - by selecting them from the map.

Unfortunately, it cannot be installed directly into Jazz (although there is a software installer), although it might work - Mapy.com works on Android 8 and above (Jazz has 8.1).
The only option is via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. 

I don't like the navigation in Jazz at all and compared to Mapy.com it's an unbelievable difference.

[Nicksey]

Never had a problem with the Garmin, and not having 'live' traffic has never been a problem. My phone goes straight in the glovebox. I do have a Garmin dash cam that gives good nav info though.

[stani]

I forgot one more thing: on Mapy.com you can add your own photos of interesting places that you have visited or rated, and all other users will then see them.

[tfw7]

Have looked at mapy. I like the visuals, and it is easy to add stops along the route.
However, it would seem that it doesn't have live traffic updates in the UK.

[stani]

However, it would seem that it doesn't have live traffic updates in the UK.

Try asking them.

[ninanina]

I’ve only used the inbuilt sat nav on the Jazz

I have wireless Apple CarPlay so it would be easy to check out Apple Maps, Waze etc but I’ve never felt the need so far

[stani]

ninanina: So try Mapy.com and see the difference... It's free. 

[stani]

tfw7: here.

[Nicksey]

Recently updated the Garmin after a notification via the USB, and it has recognised the new road system around Hull/Beverley/York, some of which is still under construction.

Still does the job for my needs adequately.

[tfw7]

tfw7: here.

still doesn't have life traffic updates in the UK

[Kremmen]

However, it would seem that it doesn't have live traffic updates in the UK.

Try asking them.

tfw7: here.

still doesn't have life traffic updates in the UK

[CB72]

A quick trial of Mapy in my local area, it came up with some strange routes that I would never use. The worst one, to my local supermarket it sent me to a service road behind the supermarket rather than the car park! It couldn't find my local Sainsbury supermarket at all. No traffic data either. Won't be using Mapy