NAVER Maps, Navigation

NAVER Maps, Navigation

Map your journey

2K ratings
397 reviews
#29 in free Navigation
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 1, 2009
  • August 3, 2026

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Navigate South Korea with this comprehensive GPS app. Discover new places, book services, and plan your journeys with real-time traffic and transit information. Features include street view, bookmarking, and multi-language support.

Comprehensive search bar
Integrated booking for businesses and tickets
Location discovery with rankings and coupons
Real-time traffic navigation
Multi-modal transit directions
Street and aerial views
Bookmark and share locations
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What's New in NAVER Maps, Navigation

6.9.1

August 3, 2026

● Discover - Provides popular place rankings by area based on various criteria ● Navigation - Provides alerts for average speed zones and a series of speed cameras in Safe Driving mode - Shows speed cameras along with safe driving information ● Other - Adds Labs features to the Maps app (Settings > Labs) - Introduces Walking Directions

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📊 29

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Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Garbage performance compared to Google Maps!

This app is an absolute joke, especially when compared to Google Maps! Getting into the app takes an eternity, and the refresh rate is painfully slow. Every time I open it or try to load a route, I'm stuck waiting forever on a laggy, unresponsive screen.
Why even bother creating such a useless piece of software if it can't even handle basic speed and user experience? Google Maps runs circles around this trash. Completely unfit for purpose and a total waste of storage on my phone!
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Garbage app

Every time I (am forced to) use this app I want to come back and give it another 1 star review. It is so bad. I simply cannot start listing problems as it would take a lifetime to finish.

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Frustrating experience

The app is great for navigating and finding your way around public transportation, BUT if you’re a foreigner creating an account outside of Korea, the app is really frustrating! I spent hours saving locations for my trip, and suddenly my account was locked. So I uploaded my ID and other documents to get it unlocked, just as the help page said, but they couldn’t do anything. I then opened a new account and had it verified right away so that something like this wouldn’t happen again. I entered all the locations there as well. Just a short time later, the account was suspended again, and this time, too, I only got the response that they couldn’t do anything. Without a Korean phone number, I can’t reactivate the account myself either. There are lots of people on Reddit who’ve shared similar experiences. How can this be? I’m now switching to a different app to plan my vacation, because I’m not going to create a new account a third time.
@Naver: Please make the app more user-friendly for people from abroad!!
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Best App EVER!

This app is so great for traveling, getting directions, booking appointments and paying straight from the app. I cannot believe how accurate and timely public transportation is. I wish we had this app in the US. So efficient!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Saved places randomly deleted

Bug

Search and login issues

Bug

Inconsistent language display

Bug

GPS and location tracking problems

Bug

Frequent crashes and freezes

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Copy Korean address

Feature

Allow searching using Hangul in English mode

Feature

Option to switch between Korean and English

Feature

Show subway station numbers

Feature

Siri Shortcut support

Feature

FAQ

What does NAVER Maps do?

NAVER Maps provides GPS navigation specifically for South Korea. It helps users find locations, plan routes with real-time traffic, and discover new places. The app also integrates booking services for restaurants, tickets, and more.

What are the key features of NAVER Maps?

Key features include a simplified search for locations and transit, a booking tab for services and tickets, a discovery section for new places with recommendations and coupons, and accurate navigation with real-time traffic. It also offers vector maps, transit directions, street view, and bookmarking.

Is NAVER Maps free to use?

The app is free to download and use. While the description mentions 'free with in-app purchases,' it does not specify what these purchases are for. The core navigation and discovery features are available without direct cost.

What devices is NAVER Maps compatible with?

NAVER Maps requires iOS 16.0 or later. It is designed for mobile devices running on the iOS operating system.

Who is the target audience for NAVER Maps?

This app is ideal for anyone traveling within or living in South Korea. It's particularly useful for those who need reliable navigation, want to explore local businesses and attractions, and plan public transportation journeys.