ROUTE 66, a pioneer in mobile mapping and navigation solutions for handsets and tablets, today announced that its innovative ROUTE 66 Maps + Navigation app has been downloaded over a million times on Google Play. The number of downloads of the app puts it in the top 1% of all Google Play downloads by volume. The download rate continues to increase week on week.

Personally, I am a fan of this map app, I think if you haven’t seen it in action, you should give it a try and let us know how it works out for you? Feel free to post your reviews in the comments section.

FREE MAP VIEWER

Instant access to over 100 maps

Browse maps, search, calculate and simulate routes: it is all free!

The latest, up-to-date maps from top-rated map suppliers like TomTom, AutoNavi, Sensis

Free map updates

Works both with server based maps and maps stored on your phone

Download maps directly to your phone, no computer needed

Smart caching map data: never download a map segment twice.

High resolution 3D content in hundreds of cities around the world

Tap any point on the map and start route calculation straight away

Automatic switch between day and night colours, choose custom map colours

Access Wikipedia and local weather reports directly from the map

Powerful map 3D rendering with full hardware acceleration

Multi-touch map browsing: smooth and easy

Maps optimised for high resolution displays and tablets

Directly call a Point of interest or visit its website

Share your favourite locations with friends

PREMIUM NAVIGATION FEATURE

Turn-by-turn voice guided navigation with uncluttered visual guidance

2D, 3D and Augmented Reality navigation

Drive or walk: always the best route

Chose between Fastest route and Shortest route

Add waypoints to your route at any time

Plan your trip ahead, your routes are automatically saved

Navigation shortcuts: easy access to key functions during your trip

Adjust the navigation display to your own preferences

Lane Guidance

Adjustable speed warnings

Real Time Traffic information with dynamic route recalculation (in-app purchase)

Speed camera warnings with automatic database updates (in-app purchase)

Compass enhanced pedestrian navigator: map always pointing in the right direction

Fully interactive maps, even during navigation

Voice guidance available in 59 different languages and dialects

Voice guidance continues when app is in background

Try all premium features like Navigation, Traffic information and Speed cameras for FREE before you buy a licence

The app can be downloaded for free on Google Play