Navigation for Google Maps Go for Android

Navigation for Google Maps Go is a travel and local navigation app from Google LLC for turn-by-turn guidance on low-memory phones.

Download Navigation for Google Maps Go · v10.74.3

Navigation for Google Maps Go is built for people whose phones have limited memory and who need spoken, turn-by-turn directions while traveling. It works as a companion to Google Maps Go: you search for directions there and then tap the Navigation button, and the app stores your route so guidance continues even without network connectivity.

Version: 10.74.3
Size: 23 MB
Requires Android: 4.4
Updated: Nov 25, 2025
Installs: 500M+
Rating: ★ 3.75 (24)
Category: Travel & Maps
Developer: Google LLC
Content rating: Everyone
Package: com.google.android.apps.navlite
Free: ✓

Screenshots

Map view with a highlighted driving route and turn-by-turn instructions

Voice-guided navigation prompt showing directions for a selected route

Navigation screen for walking directions with step-by-step guidance

Route overview with cycling directions and estimated arrival time

Navigation for Google Maps Go is a companion navigation utility by Google LLC that adds voice-guided, turn-by-turn GPS directions to the lightweight Google Maps Go experience. It is designed specifically for phones with limited memory, aiming to deliver the core navigation quality of the full Google Maps app while remaining efficient on constrained hardware. Rather than working as a standalone app, it must be launched after you search for directions inside Google Maps Go, where you then tap the Navigation button to hand off the route.

The app covers driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycle routes where available, and it stores your route locally so that navigation continues seamlessly even if you lose network connectivity mid-trip. Voice guidance is offered in more than 50 languages, making it a practical option for travelers and commuters alike. The current release, version 10.74.3, updated on 2025-11-25, continues to focus on the same core promise: real-time navigation with a lighter footprint for budget or older Android devices.

Because it is a companion tool, it does not replace Google Maps Go itself, and you will need both apps installed to use navigation. The permission set is typical for a mapping app: it requests fine and coarse location, network state, Wi-Fi state, foreground service, account management, vibration, and external storage write access, among others. These permissions support live positioning, route caching, and background guidance, but users who are cautious about account-related permissions may want to review them before installing.

Key features

Real-time turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation when paired with Google Maps Go
Optimized performance for phones with limited memory and older hardware
Navigation modes for driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycles where supported
Offline-friendly route storage that keeps navigation active during network loss
Voice guidance available in more than 50 languages
Launches from Google Maps Go after searching for directions, not as a standalone app

How to install

Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is 23 MB in size.
When Android prompts you, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
Tap Install and wait for the installation to complete; the app requires Android 4.4 or higher.
Open Navigation for Google Maps Go from your app drawer after installation.
Remember to also install Google Maps Go, since this app cannot function on its own.

Download Navigation for Google Maps Go · v10.74.3

Pros

Lightweight design suited for low-memory phones
Provides reliable turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts
Works offline after a route is cached
Supports multiple travel modes and over 50 languages
Complements Google Maps Go without bloating the system

Cons

Cannot be used standalone; requires Google Maps Go
Requests account and storage permissions that some may find broad
Limited feature set compared to the full Google Maps app

Recent updates · 10.74.3

Version 10.74.3 of Navigation for Google Maps Go, released on November 25, 2025, continues to offer voice-guided, turn-by-turn GPS navigation optimized for phones with limited memory. This companion app works with Google Maps Go to provide real-time directions for driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycles where available, and it stores your route so navigation continues even if you lose connectivity. Voice guidance is available in more than 50 languages, and the app is designed to deliver the navigation quality of the original Google Maps while performing better on low-memory devices.

Version history

Version	Size	Requires Android	Updated
10.74.3	23 MB	4.4	Nov 25, 2025
10.74.1	23 MB	4.4	Sep 4, 2021
10.55.0	22 MB	4.4	Aug 10, 2021

This app is ideal for owners of budget or older Android phones with limited RAM, travelers who need dependable offline navigation, and anyone already using Google Maps Go who wants turn-by-turn voice guidance without upgrading their device.

Before your trip, search for your route in Google Maps Go while you have a data connection so the app can store the route; this ensures navigation continues even if you later lose signal.

Permissions

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATIONandroid.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATIONandroid.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEandroid.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATEandroid.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICEandroid.permission.GET_ACCOUNTSandroid.permission.INTERNETandroid.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTSandroid.permission.USE_CREDENTIALSandroid.permission.VIBRATEandroid.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEcom.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

FAQ

How do I install the APK on my Android device?

Download the APK file and open it from your file manager. If your phone asks about unknown sources, allow installation from that app. The app requires Android 4.4 or newer and about 23 MB of free space.

What is new in version 10.74.3?

Version 10.74.3 is the latest release, dated November 25, 2025. It continues to provide voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for Google Maps Go, optimized for low-memory phones. Earlier versions include 10.74.1 and 10.55.0.

Does the app contain ads or in-app purchases?

The app is free to download and use. There are no purchases required, and it is rated for everyone. Ads are not part of its core functionality, which focuses on navigation assistance.

Can I use navigation offline without a data connection?

Yes, the app stores your route so you get continuous navigation even if you lose network connectivity. This helps when signal drops, though initial route search should be done in Google Maps Go.

Is this a standalone navigation app?

No, it is a companion app. You must first search for directions in Google Maps Go, then tap the Navigation button to launch this app. It cannot run independently.

What navigation modes are supported?

It supports turn-by-turn guidance for driving, walking, cycling, and motorcycles, where available. Voice guidance is offered in more than 50 languages.

Are there similar navigation apps in the same category?

Yes, the Travel & Local category includes other navigation tools, but this app is specifically designed to work with Google Maps Go and to perform well on phones with limited memory.

Navigation for Google Maps Go fulfills a narrow but useful role: it brings dependable voice-guided turn-by-turn directions to low-memory devices without the overhead of the full Google Maps app. It is not a replacement for Google Maps Go, and the permission list may give privacy-conscious users pause, but for its intended audience of budget phone owners and offline travelers, it delivers solid value.