List of Best 10 Travel and Weather Apps for Smartphones

Every day we travel from one place to another. Some places like schools, offices, markets and restaurants are near and this kind of travelling is a part of daily life. However, sometimes we travel long distances as well for holidays and business. We travel because of various reasons and purposes. Some of us travel to gain knowledge; some go to healthy places for a change of air to improve our health while still some others do so for the sake of only pleasure. One psychological reason that comes to mind is that as humans we do not want to remain bound to one place for a long time.

To crucial factors that relate closely with travelling and trips are the locations or directions and weathers. Keeping these info intact in our pocket and having the leverage to use those whenever we need them place us in a win-win situation altogether. Firstly, we get valuable insights about any place, learn about the prevailing weather conditions and forecasts, route directions, getting the traffic updates and much more. Secondly, we don’t have the fear to get lost at any point of time. By having suitable travel and weather apps in our Smartphone we feel much confident, smarter and happier lot, isn’t it? Keeping this theory in mind today, we are going to present a list of top 10 travel and weather apps for you to choose from.

It’s rated one best maps and navigation app for smartphones and tablets. Indeed, the app redefined the overall experience of mobile mapping experience not only because it works smooth, but provides routine navigation and facilitates the option to use public transport to reach any destination. Awesome features like street view, traffic updates, detailed display of locations, automatic rerouting, etc., make it the best single best maps and navigation app. Though, some locations may not be as accurate, but good for having information. The best part about it is that it keeps on adding new features for better user experience. It works on iOS, Android and available for free download on the Google Play Store.

The unique feature of reviews by travellers help the users of this app to find the best of everything that relates with travelling closely. With this app we get the leverage to compare cheaper airfare, find the best hotel rates, restaurants or reservation on the go. Besides, the ‘Near Me Now feature’ assists in finding interesting places nearby any location. Moreover, if we have any travel related query we may ask in the forum to get authentic answers. The detailed reviews, opinions and advice from others definitely help in finding the firsthand information about any venue. Since this app works on iOS, Android, Windows platforms, it’s available for free download from the Google Play Store and App Store markets.

It’s the official navigation app released last year by MAPMYINDIA – a company known for launching high quality maps. Although not as supple as the Google Maps by any comparison, but those who have used it agrees that it provides comprehensive, accurate and reliable information. One special feature about this is that it’s available offline without any Internet connection on the device. So what you are waiting for? Start planning routes, explore with pedestrian navigation and download or remove maps as much as you like. It works on iOS, Android and available for free download at the Google Play Store.

It may be a number four in the list, but should not be underrated even by an inch. An excellent concept blended with a good interface transform this app into a must have app for anyone, especially those of us who enjoy trips and travel more than anything else. One of its unique features is that we don’t have to search for interesting places lest the app alerts us if there is one around. So having it installed in our device is more or less like having a friendly guide along with us irrespective of the fact where we are. Moreover, with this we can enrich our knowledge beginning from local History to shops and restaurants. As this works on iOS, Android platforms, it’s available for free download at the Google Play Store.

Nokia’s Here Maps or simply Here provides us with detailed information of Indian and international venues in various languages. We may plan our route, choose walking options, get updated with live traffic information, voice guided navigation and much more. We may save the map in the device to use it offline, later. It works with iOS, Android, Window Phones and available for free download at Google Play Store and App Store.

It is one best app with good presentation and its appearance symbolises that its free from any unwanted clutter. It provides all the weather information we need together with a better interface. Yahoo is known for coming out with apps that have sharp interface and luckily it’s weather app is not an exception to this rule as well. Not only it shows weather information of a place, but also pulls out the real images of that place. It does help the travellers with features like the current weather conditions, forecasts, wind maps all available in one place and at a good speed too. The app works best on iOS, Android and available for free download at the App Store & the Google Play Store.

It is another suitable app with simple yet clean layout for its users. It’s special because it blends well the weather and the photography together. As we take pictures, we may add our own text, comments and customise those to share with others. The apps add the weather information to the pictures in attractive formats. So, it not only displays pictures, but also reveals the weather condition in which a particular picture is shot. The app is suitable for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and available for downloads in various app markets.

It is the best application suitable to the needs of travellers and trippers because it lets us share pictures with the information of location where those were shot. It provides with five layers or skins to choose from. So, this app helps us create picture postcards with captions, effects and information to share with others. It works best with iOS, Android and available for free download at the Google Play Store and the App Store.

It provides an innovative and creative way to glimpse the weather including the present condition, radar, forecast, satellite map, etc. It simple to use and adds fun while it present the weather in an interesting way laced with trivia. To be specific, the app advices what to wear in different weather conditions beginning from hats, coats to sunglasses and rain jackets. This interesting app works with iOS and Android platforms and available for free download at the Google Play Store.

It helps us search places and view all the Indian streets. We get the option to switch between 360 degree views and maps views. With this app it becomes easier to browse the Indian heritage sites, getting insights of the shopping malls with interior views. We may share any local place we love beginning from schools, colleges to our favourite restaurants, hotels, etc. This app works best with Android.