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Need your opinion on these two good apps: PAPAGO and Sygic, which one is the best for Malaysian?

Please reply and tell your reason why you choose it.

You mean using it in Malaysia only?

Yes,

Sygic for Malaysia: $ 29.99 (RM95++) http://www.sygic.com/en/android:buy-now
PAPAGO! M9 for Malaysia: RM129 http://www.lelong.com.my/papago-m9-android...3-03-Sale-P.htm

Ahh. I thought is using it everywhere. Lol. From experience, Sygic is better than Papago in some ways so I'll be going for Sygic.

Well, the experiences are that Papago disappointed me few times with the lack/slow updates on the maps.

Sygic. Its because of integration of Google Maps.

don't waste time for papago, the support from m3gps only tell you they will report your frustration to their supplier

Lol. Papago's votes are currently way higher than Sygic. Need more people to come in and give more details!

About easy for use:
1. PAPAGO: Easy to use, the function not so many, button to tap also big, easy to tap when driving.

2. Sygic: So many function, first time use, got lost how to do this and this. The best is when it said "Follow this way for 50 kilometers", I can off the app and GPS. When I arrived at 45 km, then I switch on GPS and the app, it continue the navigation, no need to set destination again.

Galaxy S3 can use papago M9?

if you have data plan, i'd vote for waze. it has community involvement so there's live traffic condition.

waze only good in downtown. aside from klang valley, it doesn't do navigation even at the town fringe. so its really for downtown.

i wonder will the upcoming new turn by turn navigation by google makes the paid sygic and papago obsolete?

i like the concept of waze, just started trying it, but any data plan required gps will cost me a bomb when driving to singapore

yes, but can they mapper can be more organized like malfreemaps? because many road is wrong and rule road naming, how to define road type is confusing, they should make thread/moderator for country have big contributor, so country moderator can approved it for update through regional moderator who got any POI and tracking through user who upload it?

Features to think:
- which one consume more battery?
- which one will make your phone more heat?
- which one have frequently update map?

that bold part, papago will be winner through malfreemaps support and more accurate, just wanna ask who use m9, you dont have problem use it? any s3 user can give more information here?

Yes, I agree with this point. Can PAPAGO reseller give us try for one week before buy like Sygic?

Sygic works well, but I find the loading time to be quite unreasonable - it takes forever to start up!

ok im a user of both papago M9 and sygic and let me give my opinion.
i personally prefer sygic as the interface is nicer, the rotation of map is also better in sygic, and most importantly, the pinch to zoom fuction. In papago, user need to press the + or - sign to zoom. and for rotation u can't control which direction u want to turn, u need to press the rotate sign and wait for it to rotate and when it reach ur desire rotation u press on screen to stop it.

papago POI and the whole route all seems to be too tiny in my 4" screen, and the way they arrange the UI doesn't help either (the upper left corner is irritating), sure, junction view is nice but its too distracting in my opinion, while sygic also has junction view but they remain it simple which is good enough for me.

now the good thing about papago is for course - the map and POI. most of the POI and jalan are updated and accurate, thanks to MFM. sygic on the other hands has quite outdated map and even worst, they even got some of the name road wrong! and I also like that papago has very specific jalan name.

so i put both navigation to the test, i set both sygic and papago to the shortest distance in settings, and then set to the same destination. both lead me to a different route and I found out that sygic was the one which lead to a better route (sygic suggested LDP while papago suggested federal)..

verdit: sygic is still my choice. i will only use papago when i need to search a road name

Use afew still like wise pilot best. Search function better and road view clearer and more detail. More accurate also

the 1st two i can tell u its papago, i already did a test, papago drains battery faster and when using my phone get heats up fast. 3rd question i think u know the answer.. papago has map updated almost every month if not mistaken

Well, in the updates are there in Malaysia but not other countries. Sometimes Papago lacks of updates in other places and the routes would have changed by then. Weird though as they have updates quite frequently on the roads here but not on some of the smaller places.

how about malaysia map and map update? good enough?

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Added on June 15, 2012, 11:00 amsmaller place dont have any update because lack of tracking contributor, like in Melaka, ii give many tracking at MFM every jalan kampung I give data

This post has been edited by apisfires: Jun 15 2012, 11:00 AM

is google doing a voice turn by turn navigation? i read somewhere in the news that google is releasing offline maps soon, but no details about it atm. i wonder if it has voice turn by turn navigation.

i like papago because it is very simple to use.. sygic, tried it b4, got to many setting.. it just a matter of learning it n everything will be ok.. but most importantly ofcoz maps update.

Papago for me. Easier to use and hasn't fail me so far, yet.

Papago X5 FCs on Samsung phones. So annoying when it happens when I'm driving. Tried M9, looks like a patched up X5, only difference is the landscape mode and coordinates input. If not for the maps, Papago is garbage.

there's a way to make google maps work offline.. google for it :-)

lol agreed. Papago is such a garbage, the only good thing about it is it's MFM maps-supported.

If Sygic were to have the MFM maps, there wouldnt be any Papago left here.

so in conclusion is wise to invest in a paid navigation app? contemplating if i should spend.

right now i am using waze and google maps. google maps kinda sucks coz it don't talk, and always switch off after 30 secs. waze, well, is good on some destinations especially downtown but sucks in countryside. and there are some flaws in giving good directional advice.

paid is better, better wait papago M9 got upgrade, hope can support my galaxy s3, if not, better buy sygic

i tried installing m9 on my galaxy s3, installed but FC. cant even launch. only reason i wanted to use papago is because of MFM maps. i've used mfm maps for garmin mobile xt and the map is awesome. very detailed.

since i cant use papago now im using waze and true enough it is good for city centre area, but small small taman not so accurate. my suggestion is to send report when got map error, then you or someone can just edit lor. i do it by comparing to google maps.

using sygic at the moment so far it is ok, just that takes a bit of getting used to.

someone said sygic can sync with google maps? can tell me how to use

Lastly, ive not used wise pilot. is the map of malaysia any good?

PAPAGO always consume a lot of CPU power and thus, making the phone both hot and battery-unfriendly.

Thanks to you all for voting and replying here.

Current result 26/26 @ 50-50! So difficult to choose. Lastly just use both.

LOL i also have both in my phone right now.. now im waiting for google map offline to be launched.

I've tried both Papago X5 and Sygic. Papago is has inset images of the location or street. Meanwhile for Sygic, its pretty much the same, sans the insets.

Waze is another popular alternative but the main beef is about the data connection needed to function properly. It consumes the most battery among those two.

i tried wisepilot and it seems pretty good too but it costs 59 usd. sygic is cheaper. at the moment i use sygic and waze. just waiting for google maps offline. papago cant work on s3

i heard SGSIII not compatible with Papago M9 becoz of resolution incompatibility.

found this on other forum.



does this solve the problem? sory im not SGSIII user, just found this on other forum while looking for papago.

Im with Sygic for this one!

i like the voice turn-by-turn which is quite accurate
on my Galaxy SII, it doesnt take much time to start up..
And GPS locking is quite fast..

Sygic it is for me!

I can install papago my to my tablet. 1280x720.

only problem of my is cannot zoom out to full malaysia map.

i can't even install papago on my sgs3. installed but it force closes

Sygic la. Easy to use.
Got voice assistance.
From Penang u can set go to KL.
State city.

Papago X5
Lame, too few function.
Good to use to navigate to nearby area.
Got junction view at highway.


I use sygic 90%.
Papago only when Sygic cannot find the POI.

This post has been edited by Gurvin Abruzzi: Jun 18 2012, 01:24 PM

Why i installed Sygic but it cant detect signal??? Im on Galaxy Note

Wow. Sygic overtook Papago after a few days without logging in. Obviously Sygic is working well for a lot of users as well.

i been using sygic on my s3 for 4 days now (3 more days trial then must purchase already). well, for s3, there is currently no competition. papago m9 doesn't work on s3. so i on have sygic. so, i can't comapre, but i get make comments on what it has to offer.

pros:
1. nice colours and good graphics. very clear on the roads ahead.
2. very precise on the gps. if sygic says u are 10meters from a junction, then in reality u are! the refresh rate is also very good
3. doesn' use lot of battery unlike waze.
4. the voice is clear and sexy. it give u exact instructions. for example it will say at the 3rd exit turn left. then u count 1st, 2nd, turn....perfect all the time.
5. it knows to take minor roads to your destination, if it is shorter.


cons:
1. some roads are not updated. for example it advice me to double back on a double line highway!. coz last time u can do that. but now the road has been upgraded already but not reflected on the map. but its not a big issue, and there are only a few occurance like that.
2. some of the point of interest not in my search function. for example i want to go to semenggoh. but when i type that in my search, cannot find. but good thing it allows me to quick go to an area nearby and select the semeggoh from the map. so at the end i still manage to choose my destination, but sometimes is not straighforward.
3. doesn't know the traffic situation, so can't give me good advice on the fastest route by considering the traffic. not in my town at least.

so is it good. well good, but not perfect. definitely better then waze. but waze is free.

Well for now, the only thing that I can say that the users of Sygic in your place (should be Kuching) isn't that much yet to get enough traffic situation. For now that is. But Sygic should really update itself from time to time, try emailing them?

Have u tried to change view to 2d? On x5, need to do that to further zoom out.

good day to every one... can some one teach me how to update maps on my papago x5 for sg2

Just download from MFM and put it into the SD card.. got specific folder i believe, but it aint hard to find.

Download maps from MFM and place in the NaviSea/Maps directory
Looks like the latest map update for X5 was from October last year.

Although I would advise for you to just upgrade to the Papago M9 since it does comes with latest map,
plus you can upgrade for free (if you did purchase X5).

Hey guys does Sygic uses A-GPS or GPS???

Coz previously i tried to logon with just GPS turned on but cant find signal..But if i turn on "enable wifi and mobile" option then 1 second already detected...

This post has been edited by WaCKy-Angel: Jun 21 2012, 11:07 AM

the m9 zoom out cannot reach whole malaysia map. but x5 can zoom out to whole malaysia map. just imaging if your current location at johor but you need to goto kedah detail map. how long to drag till reach kedah.

My Sygic trial expired already. Dreaming papago x5 map used by Sygic for next time. Then, it will be the best.

I remember, GPS in my SGS3 still working and Sygic still following my way when I on SMART Tunnel.

i accidently bought sygic.

by buying it give u bonus the upcoming version 12.1 beta. only available for paid customers.

quite good lah sygic. anyway, i got no other choice at the moment. compare to google maps and waze is like comparing merc with kancil.

This post has been edited by ramz: Jun 23 2012, 09:03 AM

12.1 beta? When will released? What bonus they said?

That's the bonus. Version 12.1 beta is the bonus. It has been out 3 months ago and has gone through 1 revision. When it be out they didn't say. But should be soon

This post has been edited by ramz: Jun 24 2012, 07:02 PM

I bought M7 when i was using iphone and i have emailed their MY agent whether allow me to get free for Android or not...waiting for reply..
www.m3asia.com

Seriously i think Sygic sux.... Not the functions or anything, but the proposed route sux.

Your usage same with me..but now sometime I use route 66 aps.

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Added on June 24, 2012, 10:36 pm+1

This post has been edited by gaarared: Jun 24 2012, 10:36 PM

Sygic 12.1 beta release 2nd revision was out 3 days ago

Get it here
https://support.sygic.com/sygic/topics/sygi...12_1_beta-s215e

How much sygic cost in RM?

Papago M9 can't show full screen in HD screen, so disappointing. X5 works better after renaming some folders. Sygic can play on any screen reso.

sygic...

because easier to use...

Malaysia Singapore map, 29.99usd about 90+rm

Ok. Thanks.

Sygic.

But no more smooth on ICS.
11.2.6 released for Skype but still lag.

If Jelly Bean sure more lag.

This post has been edited by Gurvin Abruzzi: Jul 6 2012, 04:39 PM

That's why I don't use X5 but still have it.
Sygic is better.

sygic for better interface and ease of use.

tried them all, but the one I'm using now are Waze and Sygic

BUMP!

I think it will be better on Jelly Bean. I run it on my SGS3 with ICS, don't see any lag.

Maybe because mine is crack.
Not lag, but part of sygic display stuck.

been using sygic, POIs are kinda outdated. and the route suggested arent the best. Mostly due to outdated maps,

Papago has better updated maps and POIs, make it easy for navigation.

But accuracy wise and user friendly, sygic wins over papago.

But for a GPS, maps are important right. Papago wins in this area.

Sygic: If maps are updated then it'll be great. Its fairly new eh. Need some time to get it updated I guess

base on my experience using sygic and none of the above statements match.
im using sygic on my S3, i got lost in cheras and i couldn't even reach UCSI college where it is just opposite on the highway.
how's that possible?
fyi, i downloaded the latest version of sygic and maps as well.
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for papago, it has better and updated maps.
it brings me to most of the destinations i want.
so i would definitely go for papago.
this is my experience, so don flame me as im sharing.

Papago maps are updated monthly, september update out today

http://malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=48&...c9cf87352bb5d0d

Using waze now.
Best GPS applications showing real time traffic and other stuff.
The more users using it, the more accurate the information.
Highly recommended.

I flashed my Samsung Galaxy S to Jelly Bean and run PAPAGO! X5. Yeah, no more force close when I switch on the voice assistant.

errrr....maybe u don't know how to use???

seriously, sygic is one of the best satnav i've used, and it got me out from a lot of tight spots before, even in small kampung roads with maze like road designs.

why not M9? 2 advantage is auto rotate & can search coordinates

Wait until my Samsung Galaxy S III got Jelly Bean update.

Yes, the solution above helps! ... For S3 user who encounter none full resolution while using M9, can try the settings above ...

thx buddy =)

any one found better resolution for S3, i'm using Papago M9 but the screen size is smaller that it shoud be.

i vote for sygic also!!!

Sygic UI is easier to use.

sygic poi is rubbish

papago more updated map.

software-wise sygic wins hands down.

papago's UI is just meh, and the navigation sometimes laggy.

i repeat, i don't know about papago. but sygic sucks! i use to depend on sygic because waze sucked. but now, waze is really f***ing good! the maps are so detailed, and the directions are percise, and there is also lotsa of social fun u can have with it. the only issue is probably battery drain which can easily be solved with a car charger.

i paid 139rm for sygic and my free waze is 10 times better. what the f*** is sygic doing?

i like papago. better maps, more complete and free . indonesia, malaysia and singapore. i like it coz of the junction view. hate the fking stupid long winded voice commands.

used waze once, big dissapointment. but that was a long time ago. never used sygic before. maybe would consider buy next time.

so far its papago for me, and google brut map.

well this is weird but i hate papago's default english voice. the woman's voice can be very annoying, like she's nagging me. i've used sygic before and never felt like this haha

I find Sygic slow to lock in on to satellite

waze is quite good but i navigate to one place it lag one second i missed the turn lucky it re-route fast enough

Does Garmin make app for Android? Then will no need to compare then...

Sadly, no. Otherwise I agree there'll be no contest.

Garmin Navigator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...bn.client&hl=en

But users said it not good enough.

Sygic is my choice. I bought papago and seriously, the UI is crap. Real fail. I remember using a day and then just chuck in the cupboard and never ever use it.

Sygic is more avance but for first time user, you need need 'learn' abit cos it is not direct.

for better user experience, sygic is better but lack of latest and more detail map and POI
papago is laggy and buggy but have free and recent updated map with POI

only for telstra (ozzie) bro.

papago UI is so crap... the UI of old garmin xt on my nokia 5800xm is 10 times better, more intuitive

This post has been edited by alphaz: Nov 8 2012, 01:14 PM

What's the point if the maps not updated. Countless times I find myself driving on grass. And taking illegal turns. I understand if the road is new. But the roads are already 2 years old

Can load Malaysia / Singapore map into Garmin Andrioid?

Yes, if you have Garmin-Asus A50

i didnt say which one is better.. just point out one is better in one area

What version did you use? There's new version of sygic with new map in market.

Sygic better for me with new version.

My preference:
1) Waze
2) Papago even with 1 year old map
3) Sygic

buy an old nokia phone with ovi maps > all of them

Using waze as priority..if waze cannot use then I switch to Papago..

Sygic use before but just dont like it..maybe not localize enough to find POI..

I just tried Waze. Kind of cool. But how do I search by GPS location?

left button then navigation

Right button for reporting.

Thank. Anyway I found the answer

>>Can I navigate to latitude and longitude or GPS coordinates?
Yes. In the Navigate search box, enter "longitude, latitude" (without the quotes) where longitude and latitude are in decimal form. For example, for the United States, Disney's Epcot Center in Orland, Florida is located at these coordinates: "-81.54942,28.37529"

Kinda easy..key in straight away only..haha..

now google maps good enough for big city

Currently using papago M9 on my samsung s2 CM10. Good thing about papago is because of its latest map from MFM. However, it does a lil bit laggy, always error to navigate (shows my location in Pahang i dunno y), take long time to lock satellite. I dunno whether my CM10 is faulty or this papago m9.

I prefer the clean interface of Sygic.

However, recently installed Sygic 12, it has less POI than its older brother. Why is it?

If it show U wrong location...definitely U are using crack version