There really is not all that much special with the Nokia maps application. But it does exist in most Nokia smart phones and these mobile phones come cheap. So if you want a low-priced map application, Nokia is probably as cheap as you could go before venturing into the realm of generic devices.
The Quick Judgement
Price aside, you get decent map coverage, detailed and updated but not quite at par with dedicated map providers. This means that if you want a GPS function every now and then and you can compensate for a little inaccuracy, then Nokia maps is all you will need.
Nokia is Ovi
Nokia maps are Ovi maps; and though this is similar to Google maps in looks and features. The coverage and up-to-date information that can be found in Google maps still surpasses that of Ovi. If you have to shell out extra money for map coverage, you might was well go with a dedicated carrier such as Orange maps instead. Without having to compare, Ovi is not a bad map service at all. It is provides decent and accurate information in its own way, though not as efficiently as others do.
It Still Works
The bottom line is that if you are using a Nokia phone, then use this application by all means. Ovi is most compatible with Nokia’s Symbian technology and you would probably fare better with the given Ovi as opposed to having to access other services not tweaked for Nokia use. But if you’re a using a different device, then there are other more reliable choices out there that you can choose from. “Nokia maps” is a decent software and map service and there are no buts about that. Will it work and help you out? The answer is definitely yes. Are there other choices that might be better? Yes, if you are not using a Nokia device.
