# Magic Earth Navigation & Maps vs OpenstreetNavigation

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps and OpenstreetNavigation both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of OpenstreetNavigation's written reviews are positive against 51% of Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's. OpenstreetNavigation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.0). Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (572 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. OpenstreetNavigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Magic Earth Navigation & Maps against 3.8 for OpenstreetNavigation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Earth Navigation & Maps has 572 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenstreetNavigation's.

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, OpenstreetNavigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Earth Navigation & Maps | OpenstreetNavigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openstreetnavigation/id1409065642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lane International BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808449484) | [Zhan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409065641) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679)

This app offers offline maps and turn-by-turn navigation for various transport modes. It prioritizes user privacy and provides features like traffic alerts, public transport information, and weather forecasts. Premium subscription unlocks advanced functionalities.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 233 countries, Turn-by-turn navigation, Real-time traffic information, Public transport routing, Weather forecasts, CarPlay compatibility, Head-up Display (HUD) feature

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline navigation
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚘 Works well with CarPlay
- 💡 Customizable map views and voices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated map data and speed limit information
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and address lookup
- 🚧 Routing issues, such as suggesting inappropriate roads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Unreliable voice guidance and lane assistance

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard obscures search results in CarPlay mode
- GPS signal issues and location jumps
- Inconsistent behavior when deviating from a route
- Crashes and freezes, especially after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to lock map orientation to North
- Improve search by allowing voice input and better location relevance
- Provide more detailed traffic information and rerouting options
- Integrate with more car systems beyond just CarPlay
- Offer more customization options for the user interface


### OpenstreetNavigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openstreetnavigation/id1409065642)

Navigate the world with offline maps and turn-by-turn directions, even without a data connection. Set your home address as a default destination for quick routing.

**Highlights:** Offline world maps, Turn-by-turn navigation, No 4G data required, Set home address, Default destination routing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Earth Navigation & Maps free?

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenstreetNavigation free?

OpenstreetNavigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps or OpenstreetNavigation?

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is rated higher. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while OpenstreetNavigation averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic Earth Navigation & Maps or OpenstreetNavigation have ads?

Neither Magic Earth Navigation & Maps nor OpenstreetNavigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps or OpenstreetNavigation?

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and OpenstreetNavigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps was updated on November 11, 2026 and OpenstreetNavigation on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*