This is intended to be a collection posting of GPS-enabled applications for the BlackBerry. I will be glad to edit this post as needed to add to this initial posting list.

If you find one not listed, please post the name of the Application here, whether it is commercial or free, whether it requires an internet data connection, and please post an active link to the developer site (or similar).

Each application mentioned here has its own thread(s) started below in the forum...

Thanks!
JSanders


Commercial:

CoPilot Live
Commercial, requires internet data
BBF Thrread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-6-months.html

Garmin for BlackBerry
or Garmin Mobile: Take a free test drive on your GPS-enabled BlackBerry | Garmin
Commercial, one time fee
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...lackberry.html

MapQuest
Commercial one-time fee, requires internet data

MobileTracker
Commercial one-time fee, requires internet data

TeleNav
Commercial monthly subscription, requires internet data
Voice, turn-by-turn directions, search along route and mapping, voice search
BBF Thread 1: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...lackberry.html
BBF Thread 2: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...ries-here.html

WayFinder
Commercial, $99/year, requires internet connection

WisePilot
Commercial quarterly or annual subscription


Free:
Google Maps
Free to use, requires internet data
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...aps-2-0-x.html

AmazeGPS
Free to use, requires internet data
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-findings.html

Nav4All
Free to use, requires internet data

LiveSearch Mobile
Free to use, requires internet data
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-oct-07-a.html

TellMe
Free to use, requires internet data, voice activation search enhanced
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...-want-see.html


Maps Stored on Media Card:
Mobile GMaps
Downloadable maps

TrekBuddy
Downloaded maps


Tracking, outdoor and recreational related GPS
AllSportGPS
for fitness training and performance tracking

bbTracker
Tracking and log export
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-software.html

GeoCache Navigator
for geocaching

GPSed
Record and share GPS tracking
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...ackbberry.html

Trimble Outdoors
for outdoor trip planning, GPS navigation and trip journaling
BBF Thread: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...-programs.html

On-line BlackBerry Tracking:
BlackBerryTracker
Track GPS-enabled BlackBerrys from any PC with internet

InstaMapper
Track GPS-enabled BlackBerrys from any PC with internet

Nice thread!

Good job! Great info!

great and much needed thread!!!

thanks!!!

Absolutely terrific guide... makes the exploration process much easier.

Some notes..
1) Mapquest says it's available from $4.17/mo. I'm wondering if they've changed their pricing system from a 1x fee to a subscription based product.
2) MobileTracker seems to fit in the "tracker" category and not the routing one.
3) CoPilot Live... for some reason I couldn't see where to download. If anyone has a direct URL, pls post.

I see that also... not a bad idea if you don't have to make a year's commitment. Otherwise after 12 months = $50.04

"LIMITED TIME
Sign up for Annual
Service for only
$4.17 a month!

Try it FREE* for 7 days "

which one of the free apps is the best one to use? i read some treads but they're pretty old.

GoogleMaps, Nav4All and AmazeGPS. From there it really is a personal preference decision.

I personally keep at least three on my device at all times; TeleNav (because it is just the best, and it works!), Google Maps, and WinLiveSearch (has great search capability, sometimes finds stuff that Google won't).

thank you sir

I'm Lost

With reasonably accuracy if you have a Verizon 8830 with disabled GPS? I am assuming some work through cell tower triangulation, much like the LORAN of yesterday did, and they were much more accurate than any program -Non VZ Navigator, that I can run on my phone to establish initial position or initiate a search. It's amazing that Verizon will provide incentives for emergency workers to use their network with the best coverage but charge to use a built in feature of a phone the person owns that could save a life. Crap… sorry about the Verizon triad I started to delete it but felt that the moderator will if it is that inappropriate.

But very seriously, is there a good real time navigation program i can use on my 8830 that doesn't have fees associated with it?

Yes, please read the initial post. There are many that don't require either internet, a monthly subscription, or initial purchase.

Please don't bring the VZW "disabled my GPS" moan into this thread. That is thread crapping.

I have a BB 8800, it's going to sit in the car with a inactive SIM (as in no data) and I'll only be using it for GPS, what is the best free prog to use?

To add wise pilot,commercial

One of those with maps downloaded to your Media card. I don't know what will or won't work without a good SIM, please let us know.

A few weeks ago, I checked out a commercial GPS program, Wayfinder. Link... Wayfinder UK - Home
$99/yr.
I can't recall why I moved on but others may find it worth checking out.

Now, I'm trying to decide if Nav4All is sufficient, if not, then should I go to TeleNav, or would I be better off just paying for a separate GPS device. My concern with all BB GPS programs is that they seem to be effected when you get or make a call and my BB is primarily a phone first.

It really depends on how much you rely on the gps to get you to places. If you just use it occasionally since you have the BB with you, then it probably would be sufficient. I have to admit that I have a collection - one for hiking/x-country skiing (garmin 76cs), the one I added to the BB (Freedom puck) and one for the vehicle (tomtom920).

I predominantly use the Garmin in the backcountry - it is waterproof, I can load the topo maps I need for different areas and while it does do road-routing, the screen and data-interface leaves something to be desired. Long battery life.

The TT was recently used for a trip to Canada's ski country - nice sized screen and pretty accurate (although it has less point-of-interests than the garmin) and easier data entry and it TALKS. Really needs power connection. I plan on using this when I visit LA later in summer.

The BB - well, I have the phone with me regularly (wish Verizon did not disable the gps) and it seemed a natural for those times when I want to find something more spontaneously. Also the BB data in Canada would have made routine use pretty pricey - remember, it generally needs data to do real tracking/routing. The BB might also not be suitable in really rural areas since there might not be data.

(edited to add: this reply may be straying too far from the Sticky's objective)

Maps Stored on Media Card:

Mobile GMaps
Downloadable maps

TrekBuddy
Downloaded maps


I got Mobile GMaps installed and it don't work and TrekBuddy's site the "Download" link can't be selected.

GMaps there is a lot of diff Maps non of them load up, probably needs data.

I'm gonna sell this phone if GPS ain't going to work without data, I got this phone for free and I still feel like I pay too much lol.

pffftttt! You don't have SIM or an internet plan. You might as easily stick your wet finger in the air to find your direction.

This is a BlackBerry smart phone--not a standalone GPS device.

Wirelessly posted (BB8830VZW)

I don't know why this forum constantly turns a blind eye to one of the best (IMHO) online based gps trackers. Cactuslocate.com. Please look into it and add it to the list, it works wonderfully for me.

Blind eye? You castigate an entire forum because you've been too lazy to post your favorite, and who was it assigned to read your mind? You should speak with them directly.

I went to Cactuslocate.com over an hour ago and tried to sign up. I was asked for an invitation code. If you don't have one, mail us, if we have room in the program we will contact you with an invitation. So I clicked the contact us link and the email subject was Beta. I haven't heard from them yet, so apparently they don't want any more folks signing up.

I guess Cactus isn't interested in allowing any new users in. Still haven't gotten a return email. It's impossible to sign up with out an invite code.

Phranc, I think you are just turning a blind eye to them.

I really would like to try them out. I only have 7 GPSes and I certainly need one more to keep track of my where abouts.

[is any of this software are cover israel?
thx
eli

I don't know, offhand. You might try them and see, as if I were to do so from the US, it might show Israel, but the mapping application will need to allow access as well from your Israeli carrier.

Tellme causes my 8310 to reboot. Has anyone else had that problem?

Hi JSanders,

Nice list but has to be updated.
As I'm on the search for a Navigation SW that works without internet connections I looked to the ones with one time fees only.
Here's my result:

Germin is asking for a yearly fee, no one time buy anymore for BB
Mapquest is asking for a monthly fee now.
Mobile tracker seems to be a Tracking SW only, but I'm currently checking with Skylab.

Update Sept-2008:
Neither Mobile Tracker nor Skylab did answer any of my e-mails ...
Unfortunately had no time to check other options yet.

Cheers
KoH

6/16/08 Update. Pearl build released!

We now support the Pearl, 88xx and Curve.

GolfTraxx is a GPS based application that provided the distance to the front, center, back of the green, as well as the distance to reach and carry an unlimited number of hazards/targets per hole. We are community supported, open source, eco-friendly and a lot of fun to work with.

Free if you provide one mapped course, otherwise is a license. Requires a data plan. We have courses on all five continents and many outlying islands. Home

Blackberry Tracking: mologogo.com

I haven't used it in a while, but when I did, it worked well.

Regards-Michael G.

The newly announced Garmin for BB lifetime license is $99.00. At first glance, this seems to be a good deal, however, it is for the life of the device and is not transferable from one BB to the next. For many BB hobbyists out there, it could get real expensive, real fast.

The new GPSed interface is really nice.

Am looking for a non-GPS tracker? Any useful links?
.....A sort of CellTrack (Symbian Series 60 platform) for non-GPS enabled Blackberrys. I need the IMEI, Fix Date/Time, CellID, LAC and BSIC "posting" to my own server / port (where I have a suitable listener service running).

Suppose it needs to be C++, deployed to the BB via SDK. Any useful pointers welcome for a newbie like me...

I tried to install Mologogo on my 8310, but the install points to a zip file. Any help on how to install it? I also tried bb.mologogo.com, but that didn't seem to work either. It only 8800 downloads. TKS

Hi,

One to add:-

locaTags | Location sharing for BlackBerry

locaTags lets you share your location - and what you're doing - from your BlackBerry...

* Tag the places you want to share (eg. Home, Office, Bob's House!)
* Say what you are up to or how you feel (eg. Watching TV, Working or just hanging out!)
* Automatically share on the web - via RSS, Fire Eagle, Facebook, Twitter, Skype and more!

Let your friends know where you are and find out where they are personally, automatically and securely via your smartphone.

You are in complete control of what your friends see, "At home", "Office", "Playing Soccer", "Walking the dog", "Surfing", "Yoga" etc. If you haven't named a place your position will just show up as "Unknown". and you can always "Go Dark" if you dont want to be seen.

If you want, you can add additional location information like zip or post code to a favourite place so FindMe can show your friends a map or directions to where you are. Great for organising impromtu parties or raves

FindMe works with all trackball Blackberrys. It does not require GPS or additional hardware.

Only your last named position and the time you were there is shown. No information about your location history is stored or recorded.

locaTags | Location sharing for BlackBerry

Its free, and works on your BlackBerry - No GPS required!

GPS-aware non-navigator products:

Solipistec CarFinder
Traffic Vizzion
Trapster
Beyond411
Live Search
Tellme
Google Maps
(and that ain't all)

MBW, do you care to edit your post above with some links to their respective sites, and I will then include them in the initial post?

Nice list.

Great software, thnx...

Thanks!