# Blue Light Maps — Smarter Navigation

> Emergency response navigation app with detailed maps and optimized routing. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Light Maps.)

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- Developer: [Blue Light Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713374398)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 146 MB
- Languages: British English, Arabic, Basque, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian and 27 more
- Released: 2023-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-maps/id6470309173/reviews.md

## What is Blue Light Maps?

Navigate smarter and arrive faster with BlueLight Maps—the navigation app built for the frontline, by the frontline. Specifically designed for police, EMTs, firefighters and private ambulance services, our app revolutionizes emergency response navigation.

Unparalleled Map Detail
	•	Most Detailed Maps Available: Building and addresses clearly visible, from apartment blocks to farmhouses.
	•	Always Know Where You Are: Enhanced mapping ensures precise location awareness at all times.

Optimised Routing Using Your Exemptions
	•	Faster Routes: Factor in legal exemptions for restricted turns, bus gates, low traffic neighborhoods, and more.
	•	Up to 60% Shorter: Find routes significantly shorter than those from Google Maps or TomTom.
	•	Early Turn Notifications: Get timely alerts for turns, even at high speeds.

Stay Oriented—
	•	Know Your Location: Clearly see your current road and direction, crucial for assistance calls and accurate reporting during pursuits.
	•	Enhance Communication: Aligns with agency principles by facilitating precise location sharing among services.

Tailored for Larger Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances and Fire Trucks
	•	Avoid Restrictions: Specialised modes ensure you don't get stuck at width restrictions and tight turns.
	•	Smooth Journeys: Transporting a patient? Use our mode that avoids speed humps.

Effortless Destination Search
	•	Integrated Search: Use Google Search or What3Words to find destinations quickly.
	•	Visual Guidance: Built-in Google Street View shows you the destination as you approach

Offline Maps—Always Available
	•	Stay Connected: Navigate seamlessly even in areas with poor reception.

Trusted by First Responders

	“Allowed us to get to an incident much quicker compared to Google Maps.”

	“Enhanced on-screen ETA accuracy.”

	“A more efficient route, utilizing exemptions for a no-right-turn saved 3 minutes.”

	“Unlike TomTom’s suggestion to detour around traffic, we could clearly bypass it and saved a few minutes.”

Start Your Free Trial Today

Experience the difference with a free trial of BlueLight Maps. Continue with an individual subscription available within the app, or via an enterprise subscription through your employer.

Terms of Use: https://bluelightmaps.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://bluelightmaps.com/privacy

## Key features

- Detailed maps with visible addresses
- Optimized routing with legal exemptions
- Up to 60% shorter routes
- Early turn notifications
- Tailored for large emergency vehicles
- Offline maps
- Integrated destination search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Basic | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-maps/id6470309173/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unfortunately unuseable

*2025-09-21*

The app is simply not good enough, it just crashes which is a shame because the limited functionality I have been able to explore on it seemed very promising, but if you’re going to charge £ for a subscription service, IMO it has to work. But to make a bespoke app for emergency services and it repeatedly crash is unforgiveable as it could actually cost someone their life.

**Developer response:** Unfortunately a number of apps have had issues with recent iOS updates, especially when accessing via CarPlay. We haven't had any automated crash reports for a while, and believe these issues have been resolved.

Please get in touch if not with some details and we'll look into it urgently. In any case we'd like to extend your subscription for free so you can explore its promise more thoroughly - support@bluelightmaps.com

### 1/5 — Worked for a short while, then stopped

*2025-09-19*

I had the app downloaded and paid for the premium subscription to use at work, it was brilliant for a short while but the app has now stopped working 80% of the time, it also seems to hate specific vehicles (Toyota/Ford) and just freezes completely. I have uninstalled and re downloaded the app multiple times and this has not repaired the issues. I have now had to cancel my subscription and delete the app.

**Developer response:** Hi James,
Unfortunately a number of apps have had issues with CarPlay with recent iOS updates, which we believe have now been resolved. 
If you get in touch we'd be happy to extend your subscription for free to remind you how brilliant it can be - support@bluelightmaps.com

### 3/5 — Real potential

*2025-08-25*

This could be a very good app. The location/direction information given at the top of the screen is really handy while moving and having to give commentary on where you are. It is however really clunky. Sometimes if travelling over 70mph it can’t keep up with where you are and jumps ahead on the route. It will also sometimes throw your screen to miles away from your location renovating all knowledge of where you are. If these could be improved on, I would certainly subscribe again.

**Developer response:** Glad it helped! Would love to improve your experience further, but would need a few more details as we haven't heard of others having any similar location issues (e.g. if you're using CarPlay, as then we take location information from the car's GPS - if it has one, etc). 

Please get in touch support@bluelightmaps.com

### 2/5 — Great idea but doesn’t work yet

*2025-08-08*

It keeps freezing, not showing my position. Then doesn’t link to Apple car play (unable to switch to car play). Shame I needed something like this for pursuits

**Developer response:** Hi, this is probably due to phone locking while on CarPlay. Try iPhone Settings --> General --> CarPlay --> [Select the car] --> 'Allow CarPlay while locked'

We've also released an update that should help. Get in touch if you still have any issues, happy to extend a trial support@bluelightmaps.com

### 1/5 — Maps fail to download

*2025-07-17*

Purchased, but useless, as maps fail to down load. Will be seeking flu refund.

**Developer response:** Hi Nige,

Try deleting the map and downloading again - if you still have issues please contact via the in-app support button or support@bluelightmaps.com

### 4/5 — Good app!

*2025-04-29*

Really good app especially if you’re operating carriers - however, what would be even better is if there was an option to add a specific road to avoid

**Developer response:** Glad we're helping with carrier life. Interested to understand why you'd want to manually avoid a specific road and if there's something we can do there, drop us a mail - support@bluelightmaps.com

In the meantime you can add extra points ('Add Stop') to the route to force it a certain way.

### 3/5 — Great Potential

*2024-11-24*

Really want to give this a higher rating, and I hope I can do so in future.

I'll start with the positives, this app is great for city centre driving. It'll route you through bus gates, and get you straight to your destination. A recent trip was 20 minutes on Waze, and 6 minutes on Blue Light Maps. The route was perfect, and hassle free.

Now, the downside I've found is in regards to motorway driving. I love that it will take you off via authorised vehicles off slips. This can be extremely useful, unless there's a barrier there. Whilst I know that's something that is entirely slip road dependant, it can add significant delays to the journey. I'd opted to use BL Maps for a journey as it was 20 minutes faster than Waze, unfortunately however it took me off at an exit that was barrier controlled and I was unable to get past it. This added a 40 minute delay in response time.

Another great feature is being able to use it with Apple CarPlay, it just needs a couple of touches up on control regarding zooming in and out and locking/unlocking orientation as I've had issues with this. I've found it easier at times to unplug my phone, change or set the settings, then reconnect. This obviously takes much longer than just being able to do it via the screen in the car.

Otherwise, great app with regular development. It's great to all see the developers replying to ratings and feedback.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback & support Jaydon. We've fixed that barrier issue, please contact us if any issues - support@bluelightmaps.com. We're still tweaking default preferences for CarPlay, and recently did so RE: orientation when in 'free drive' mode - hopefully this has addressed that for you.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2024-11-23*

App kept crashing and closing itself

**Developer response:** There was briefly a version available with a bug on some devices that was withdrawn and updated the same day, please try again now.

### 3/5 — Good app

*2024-10-21*

Definitely a good app but just not worth it for a subscription service definitely some stuff can be that but not just to use the entire map

### 2/5 — Paywall

*2024-10-21*

Charging users for CarPlay functionality seems counterproductive, especially when other mapping services offer this feature for free. Placing such a basic and essential function behind a paywall feels like a cash grab, and it may encourage unsafe behavior as drivers might resort to using their phones while on the road. Offering CarPlay support for free would enhance the overall user experience instead of making it feel like the app is just trying to monetize every feature.

Additionally, what3words is a free-to-use app, so requiring payment to integrate it for something as simple as displaying a tapped location seems unnecessary. Opening what3words separately is quick and easy, making this integration feel more like an extra charge for convenience that isn’t needed. While the maps themselves are good, the approach of integrating free services and then charging users feels like the app is taking advantage of both users and small apps.

**Developer response:** We’d like to clarify that any access to the app requires a subscription. 

While some services provide free access by incorporating ads or selling user data, we believe that approach isn’t appropriate for our users. Many large providers also charge (TomTom, Ordnance Survey, HERE, etc).

Integrating services like CarPlay, what3words, Google etc. involves significant development and/or data licensing costs, not to mention the costs associated with our core product. 

As a niche ("good") app focused on meeting the specific needs of our users, we rely on subscriptions to attempt to cover these expenses, and really value the support of our subscribers. I think the other reviews here stand testament to that, and that we aren't taking advantage of anyone.

## Frequently asked questions about Blue Light Maps

### What makes Blue Light Maps different from Google Maps for emergency responders?

Blue Light Maps is specifically built for frontline emergency services, offering unparalleled map detail and optimized routing that factors in legal exemptions for restricted turns, bus gates, and low traffic neighborhoods. Users have reported significantly shorter routes compared to Google Maps and TomTom.

### Can I use Blue Light Maps without an internet connection?

Yes, Blue Light Maps offers offline maps, allowing you to navigate seamlessly even in areas with poor or no cellular reception. This ensures continuous navigation capability during critical situations.

### What are the subscription options for Blue Light Maps?

Blue Light Maps offers a free trial and several subscription plans, including Basic ($1.99/month with a 3-day free trial), Premium ($3.99/month with a 7-day free trial), Quarterly ($9.99/3 months with a 7-day free trial), and Annual ($39.99/year with a 14-day free trial).

### Is Blue Light Maps suitable for larger emergency vehicles like ambulances?

Yes, the app is tailored for larger emergency vehicles. It includes specialized modes to avoid restrictions like width limits and tight turns, and a mode to avoid speed humps, ensuring smoother journeys for patient transport.

### How accurate is the location tracking in Blue Light Maps?

The app features enhanced mapping that ensures precise location awareness at all times. This is crucial for assistance calls, accurate reporting during pursuits, and facilitating precise location sharing among services.

### What is the update frequency for Blue Light Maps?

The latest version of Blue Light Maps is 2026.03.21, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle for the application.

### Does Blue Light Maps offer any free features?

Yes, Blue Light Maps offers a free trial to experience its navigation capabilities. Following the trial, users can choose from various paid subscription plans for continued access.

### What age rating does Blue Light Maps have?

Blue Light Maps has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on both iPhone and iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.08.11 — 2026-08-13

- Map updates are now automatic by default
- More options for respecting/ignoring weight limits in emergency mode
- CarPlay appearance settings improvements for dark/light modes
- Shared ETAs for users in a group going to same destination

### 2026.07.28 — 2026-08-01

Refreshed interface

### 2026.07.21 — 2026-07-24

Redesigned user experience, improved location sharing and numerous improvements

### 2026.06.11 — 2026-06-17

1. Refreshed map data 
2. Routing improvements
   - Better handling of congestion in emergency modes
   - Roundabouts now counted as a single turn instruction for clearer guidance
   - Improved turn handling for larger/response vehicle profiles
3. Road closures: more reliable closure reporting, with correct handling of one-way carriageway closures
4. Map style: fixed roundabout “tooth” artefacts on wide roads
5. Various stability & performance fixes

### 2026.05.12 — 2026-05-14

- OSGB36 British National Grid: coordinates shown on PlacePage and search-by-grid-reference
- Auto-download of missing maps when route-building, with automatic retry
- Junction search: faster results

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