If you are a pedestrian or hitchhiker, having an Android or iOS smartphone with a pedestrian navigator never hurts. To navigate the way to a particular place on the map, display the nearest stores or attractions, provide information about public transport, all this will do navigation applications, you only need to install them on your device.

How the pedestrian navigator works
The pedestrian navigator works similarly to the car navigator, but the construction of the route is made on the usual paths for the pedestrian: paths, sidewalks, trails, etc. Navigators of this type can be conditionally divided into online or offline.

Features
There are applications that allow you to navigate by voice. Set an endpoint and a pleasant voice from your pocket will guide you to the waypoint.

Benefits of
Creating routes for pedestrians.
The map shows local landmarks, stores, and more.
Building alternate routes.

Disadvantages
Most applications require an Internet connection.
In the case of a long walk, the phone will quickly run out of power.

Types of navigators for hiking routes
Navigators are divided into portable standalone devices and GPS applications, which are installed on smartphones and tablets. As a rule, mobile devices are more functional and protected from the weather, as a rule, vandal-proof.

Google Maps
Google has mapped over 220 countries.
This is Google’s official free navigation app, which is installed by default on almost every Android smartphone. The app calculates a route based on maps known from the search engine, and has a built-in (and constantly updated) database of most parts of the world (Google has mapped over 220 countries).

The app has intuitive route customization for walking mode, real-time traffic information, the ability to download snippets of an offline map, and a street view function. The recommendations that will be useful when you arrive at your destination are also commendable: a rich list of places of interest, restaurants, cafes, hotels, or information about public transportation. Google’s navigator won’t be able to plot a route without access to the web.

Benefits of
Free app
Number of countries and cities available
Regular map updates
Downloadable maps
Long list of places of interest
Vector maps

Disadvantages
No possibility to build a route without Internet connection