Originally Posted by 01 CAt Man Do

Google maps vs. RWGPS?: RWGPS is just easier to work with IMO. I don't know if you can download routes that have been created using GMaps. I've heard of people doing that but it sounded complicated. I have no comment on comparing which app is more resource hungry as compared to Gmaps or Mytracks. I found both Locus Pro and Cuesheet to be pretty efficient, generally speaking. A lot though depends on your phone's battery and how much you need to use the screen. I only use the screen map if I want to check on something or I think I'm close to a tricky intersection. I do that time to time but only because sometimes I will make a mistake while creating the map and then not catch it before downloading....it happens.

Google map as almost everyone knows uses a bit of battery if you use it as a navigation tool. I use Gmap/navigate all the time when working/driving but the phone I have has a good size battery and most of the times I use it is only for short periods. While using LPro with my old phone I used to finish my typical route and have about 25% battery left. With my new phone its' more like 50% depending on how long I ride.

I haven't used LPro since last year but if my memory serves me I believe you can turn the app off and then reload the route if you turn it back on and the app will pick up your location and automatically start to navigate the route again from where you are. I've only done that once though. Generally I just let it run but turn the screen off if I don't need it. Generally the audible prompts are enough to let me know when my turn is coming up. It's the phone's screen that will use most of the power.