Best Indie Navigation Apps in 2026 — 10 Hidden Gems You Need to Try

Getting around is easier with navigation apps that think differently. Indie developers create navigation tools with unique features — from cycling-optimized routes to accessibility-focused directions — that mainstream maps simply don’t offer.

スピードメーター 55 Start。GPS 速度計+HUD

by: Stanislav Dvoychenko

4.5 ★★★★★ (26.6K ratings)

Rated 4.5★ by 26.6K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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スーパー地形

by: Tomohiko Sugimoto

4.7 ★★★★★ (13.3K ratings)

Rated 4.7★ by 13.3K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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AR地形模型

by: Tomohiko Sugimoto

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7.2K ratings)

Rated 4.4★ by 7.2K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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ストリートビュー プラス Street & View 地図

by: Hideshi Otsuru

4.2 ★★★★☆ (6.8K ratings)

Rated 4.2★ by 6.8K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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ルートヒストリー - GPSロガーアプリ

by: Kazuhiko Oda

4.6 ★★★★★ (6.4K ratings)

Rated 4.6★ by 6.4K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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バス・時刻表

by: Hideshi Otsuru

4.2 ★★★★☆ (4K ratings)

Rated 4.2★ by 4K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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読み上げアプリ(かわりに喋る)・効果音付き

by: Tomohiro Ohwada

4.7 ★★★★★ (3.5K ratings)

Rated 4.7★ by 3.5K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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道の駅+車中泊マップ drivePmap v3

by: Takuo Kamimura

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3.2K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 3.2K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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京都市バス検索

by: Yuki Ishikawa

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2.7K ratings)

Rated 4.3★ by 2.7K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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メル友-運命の出会い大人の友達作りは地図でサードプレイス共有

by: Naoki Watanabe

4.2 ★★★★☆ (2.7K ratings)

Rated 4.2★ by 2.7K users, this indie gem stands out in the Navigation category for its thoughtful design and smooth experience.

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