Navigation for Google Maps Go: Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance

Navigation for Google Maps Go is a travel and maps companion app by Google LLC that provides real-time, turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation for devices running Google Maps Go. It is designed to deliver the navigation experience of the original Google Maps while performing better on phones with limited memory, making it a practical choice for budget or older Android devices. The app is not standalone; you first search for directions in Google Maps Go and then tap the Navigation button to launch it. It supports driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycle routes where available, and it stores your route so navigation continues even if you lose network connectivity. Voice guidance is offered in more than 50 languages. This app suits anyone who needs reliable GPS directions on a low-memory phone, such as travelers, commuters, or users in regions with less powerful hardware. With version 10.74.3, a 23 MB footprint, and compatibility with Android 4.4 and up, it is a lightweight addition to your device.

Key features

• Provides real-time, turn-by-turn navigation when used with Google Maps Go
• Experiences the navigation quality of the original Google Maps but designed to perform better on phones with limited memory
• Gets navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycles, where available
• Stores your route so you get continuous navigation, even if you lose network connectivity
• Hears voice-guided navigation in more than 50 languages

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is about 23 MB in size.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to finish; this requires Android 4.4 or higher.
5. Open the app from your app drawer to start using it.
6. Remember to first search for directions in Google Maps Go, then tap the Navigation button to use this companion app.

Latest changes · 10.74.3

Version 10.74.3, dated 2025-11-25, is the latest release of this companion app for Google Maps Go. The update description is identical to the app's short description, indicating no new user-facing features were highlighted. It remains focused on providing voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation for low-memory phones, supporting driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycles where available. The app stores routes for offline continuity and offers navigation in over 50 languages. It must be launched after searching for directions in Google Maps Go and is not a standalone app. The listed permissions and core functionality remain unchanged from previous versions.

This app is for users of Google Maps Go who need turn-by-turn voice navigation on phones with low memory, including travelers, commuters, and those using older or budget Android devices.

To get the best experience, keep Google Maps Go updated and grant location permissions when prompted. Before a trip, plan your route while online so the app can store it for offline navigation.

Navigation for Google Maps Go is a practical companion that brings reliable voice-guided directions to low-memory Android phones. If you already use Google Maps Go and need navigation without heavy performance demands, this lightweight app is a worthwhile addition.