# Magic Earth Navigation & Maps vs Untracked Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Untracked Maps at 100% against Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's 51%. Untracked Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (569 vs 3) and rating (3.9 vs 3.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Untracked Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Earth Navigation & Maps has 569 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Untracked Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, Untracked Maps every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Earth Navigation & Maps | Untracked Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untracked-maps/id6755716681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lane International BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808449484) | [723 Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822909366) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate your world with detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, biking, and walking. Enjoy real-time traffic updates and public transport information, all while prioritizing your privacy. Unlock advanced features with an optional subscription.

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

**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


### Untracked Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untracked-maps/id6755716681)

Navigate your journeys with a privacy-focused application that offers turn-by-turn directions. It identifies areas with roadway scanning systems, allowing you to choose routes that minimize exposure. Your driving data remains under your control and is never sold or shared.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first routing, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Real-time device awareness, Fast and beautiful UI, Community-powered updates, Data privacy controls

**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 Untracked Maps free?

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

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

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is rated higher. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps averages 3.9 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Untracked Maps averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Magic Earth Navigation & Maps nor Untracked Maps shows ads.

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

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and Untracked Maps every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Untracked Maps on October 24, 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.*