FIVE NAVIGATION APPS

WHAT3WORDS The missing link in pinpoint way-finding was supplied by What3Words in 2013 – the tech company has used an algorithm to divide the world into 57 trillion 3 sqm sections, each with a unique three-word address attached to it. You can also convert GPS coordinates and it works offline. Available in ten languages so far. what3words.com

NAVMII Uses crowdsourced information to provide drivers with live traffic updates and hazard reporting. Navmii World will be available this summer as a 12GB download for cross-border road trips (you can also download region by region). Real-time parking information will be coming soon. Can be used offline. navmii.com

CITYMAPPER View every alternative for getting from A to B in more than 30 cities. Type in your departure and arrival point and it will present the time, cost and calories burnt for walking, taking a taxi, the bus, train or subway. It even tells you which carriage to be in for the quickest interchange on the London Underground. citymapper.com

WAZE Bought by Google in 2013, this GPSbased app for drivers claims to be the world’s largest communitybased traffic and navigation app, providing alerts on road closures, accidents and where to get the cheapest fuel. It launched a workplace car-pooling service in San Francisco last month. waze.com

FATMAP Essential for skiers, this innovative app renders mountains in ultra-high resolution 3D for an exact understanding of the terrain. Analyse piste maps, locate your resort, get first aid or seek out the sunniest slope. You can also track new runs and glean information on gradient, aspect and altitude. fatmap.com