# Villages GPS

> Voice navigation for Golf Carts & Vehicles in The Villages, Florida

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfcart](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfcart)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.golfcart`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BK Partnerships, LLC.
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 34,897
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (547 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2013-11-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golfcart)
- **Website:** [http://VillagesGPS.com](http://villagesgps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thevillagesgpsapp.com/privacy\_policy](https://thevillagesgpsapp.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

Villages GPS is the essential navigation app designed specifically for The Villages, Florida. With over 80,000 downloads, it offers voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation tailored to golf carts and vehicles traveling the unique trails and roundabouts of the community.

Key features include comprehensive search options for country clubs, golf courses, neighborhood listings, pools, recreation centers, and town squares. Integration with Yelp helps users discover restaurants and shopping nearby. Regular updates come from a local team dedicated to improving the experience, backed by exceptional customer service. Available at an affordable annual subscription of $8.99, Villages GPS ensures you never get lost and enjoy seamless navigation throughout The Villages.

## Rankings

- #348,940 — Overall
- #85 — Maps and navigation (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.golfcart.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.golfcart.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Villages GPS app for its tailored golf cart navigation, helpful features, and outstanding customer service support. However, common issues include occasional app glitches, freezing, misdirected navigation, battery drain due to constant display use, and occasional difficulty transferring app access to new devices. Despite these, the app remains a valuable tool for residents and visitors navigating The Villages' trails and roads.

### Pros

- Excellent and responsive customer support with quick email responses
- Provides reliable GPS navigation tailored for golf cart paths in The Villages
- Includes useful features like voice-guided directions, address search, and local amenities information
- Highly recommended for new residents and visitors to The Villages
- Helps prevent accidents by guiding users away from non-golf cart roads

### Cons

- App can be glitchy and sometimes freezes or locks up
- Navigation occasionally misdirects users or fails to update routes when they deviate
- App requires the phone display to be on at all times for GPS tracking, leading to increased battery drain
- Some users have experienced issues transferring app access to new devices
- Search function can be unreliable, sometimes failing to find previously available locations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfcart)