# GPS Maps Navigation Traffic

> GPS maps, live traffic, navigation, route planner & driving directions

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gps.navigation.maps.directions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gps.navigation.maps.directions)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gps.navigation.maps.directions`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** APPSZONE
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 5,860,822
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (8,748 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2021-07-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gps.navigation.maps.directions)
- **Website:** [https://nextappstudios.com/](https://nextappstudios.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://onex-28c2.kxcdn.com/NextApp/NextApps-Privacy-Policy.html](http://onex-28c2.kxcdn.com/NextApp/NextApps-Privacy-Policy.html)

## Description

GPS Maps & Location Tools puts GPS maps and essential location utilities at your fingertips. It offers GPS and satellite map views, live traffic information, nearby places, and a simple compass and location tools—all in one lightweight app designed for quick access and everyday use.

Privacy is built in: no user tracking, no personal data stored, and standard map services only. For turn-by-turn navigation, the app redirects to Google Maps, while the rest of the features stay fast and easy to use.

## Rankings

- #21,477 — Overall

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.gps.navigation.maps.directions.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise clear maps, easy navigation, and driving directions, especially for finding businesses and exploring new areas. The app is viewed as high quality with frequent positive remarks. A subset of users experience reliability problems, reporting that it doesn’t work or cannot be used.

### Pros

- Clear maps and easy-to-use navigation
- Voice-guided driving directions with audible instructions
- Helps find businesses and navigate unfamiliar areas
- Strong positive sentiment and high quality

### Cons

- Reliability issues; some users report it doesn't work or can't be used

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gps.navigation.maps.directions)