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Sygic

An app that gives you offline turn-by-turn driving directions.

Language & travelNavigation and GPSOffline mapsFree trial+1 more
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What Sygic does

Sygic is a car navigation app built around offline 3D maps. You download the maps once and get voice directions without a connection, with free map updates several times a year. Premium+ adds extras like a dashcam mode and sign recognition. It works with CarPlay and Android Auto.

Offline 3D maps with free updates
Turn-by-turn voice directions without a connection
Live traffic and speed camera alerts when online
Lane guidance and speed limit warnings
Motorbike mode
CarPlay and Android Auto

Sygic feels like a classic dashboard GPS in your phone. Maps live on your device, so turn-by-turn voice directions, places of interest and walking directions keep working when you lose signal. Map updates come several times a year at no cost.

When you're online, it adds live traffic and speed camera alerts. Driving extras include speed limit warnings, lane guidance and a head-up display mode. There's a motorbike mode with twisty routes and big buttons, and it plugs into CarPlay and Android Auto.

Premium+ adds SmartCam features like a dashcam, sign recognition and a live camera view, and you can try them free first. The store lists several Premium+ prices, so check the exact one in the app before you pay. For drivers who travel through dead zones, it's a solid offline choice.

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Who it's for

Drivers who often lose signal
Motorbike riders who want twisty routes

Skip it if: People who need transit or cycling directions.

Pricing

Free plan
Free, with paid extras

Offline maps and core navigation are free. Premium+ adds extras like the dashcam and sign recognition, with a free trial. The US App Store lists Premium+ at $12.49 for 3 months and yearly options from $14.49 to $26.99.

Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.

What people like

  • Navigation works fully offline
  • Free map updates
  • Works with CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Free trial of the paid extras

Watch out for

  • Live traffic needs a connection
  • Many different Premium+ prices in the store can confuse

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Questions people ask

Is Sygic free?

The offline maps and core navigation are free. Premium+ is a paid add-on with a free trial.

Does Sygic work offline?

Yes. Maps are stored on your phone, so directions keep working without a signal. Live traffic needs a connection.

Does Sygic work with CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes. It supports both.