# Navigation for Google Maps Go

> Voice guided navigation for Google Maps Go, optimized for low-memory phones.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.navlite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.navlite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.navlite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 893,867,650
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (373,955 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.74.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-14
- **First published:** 2018-07-25
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.navlite)
- **Website:** [https://maps.google.com/about/](https://maps.google.com/about/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

Navigation for Google Maps Go is a companion app that brings real-time, turn-by-turn voice guided navigation to Google Maps Go users, especially optimized for phones with limited memory. It offers reliable navigation for driving, walking, bicycling, and motorcycles in more than 50 languages.

Designed to work seamlessly with Google Maps Go, this app stores your route for continuous navigation even without network connectivity. Simply search your directions in Google Maps Go, then tap the Navigation button to start voice-guided navigation tailored for performance on low-memory devices.

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's lightweight design tailored for Android Go and older devices, offering simple navigation without heavy resource use. However, many report critical issues like app crashes, failure to launch, and broken navigation features that reduce usability. Missing features such as turning off voice navigation and dark mode frustrate users. There are integration problems with other apps, and annoying prompts that can distract drivers. Overall, it's useful for low-memory devices but suffers from significant functional and usability flaws.

### Pros

- Lightweight and suitable for Android Go and older devices.
- Provides a simple and quick navigation interface.
- Helps save storage space compared to full Google Maps.
- Intended as a minimalistic navigation aid rather than a full-featured app.
- Good for users with low memory or older phones.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to launch properly, often redirecting to the Play Store.
- Navigation features are broken or don't work as intended, such as voice directions not starting or freezing mid-route.
- Lack of essential features like voice control off switch, dark mode, speed trap notifications, and navigation alerts.
- Poor integration with browsers and other apps, often requiring manual address copying.
- Navigation prompts (like faster route suggestions) can be intrusive and unsafe while driving.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.navlite)