Comparison

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps vs GPSTRADA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

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
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As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Magic Earth on the App Store in 2025, our commitment to privacy and innovation has never been stronger. Magic Earth is now freemium, giving everyone free access to core features like map browsing, search, favorites, and turn-by-turn navigation. For even more powerful features, Magic Earth Premium subscription unlocks: • Traffic-aware navigation • Activity recording • Offline maps • Elevation map style for clearer terrain visualization To all our active subscribers: Thank you! Your continued support empowers us to build a better, more private Magic Earth for everyone. Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data and a powerful search engine to offer you the optimal routes for driving, biking, hiking, and public transportation. Find the best route to your destination even without an internet connection. PRIVACY FIRST! • We do not track you. We do not profile you. We do not trade in your personal data; moreover, we do not have it. MAPS • Save big on mobile internet costs and navigate reliably with offline maps powered by OpenStreetMap. 233 countries and regions are ready to be downloaded. • Choose between 2D, 3D, and Satellite map views. • Get ready for travel and know every detail of your route like surface, difficulty, distance and elevation profile. • Learn more about the points of interest near you from Wikipedia articles. • Spot nearby parking places to easily park your car. • Stay up-to-date and enjoy regular free map updates. CARPLAY compatibility • Connect to Apple CarPlay and enjoy the ultimate navigation experience. NAVIGATION • Find the fastest or the shortest route to your destination when you travel by car, bike, on foot or with public transport. • Plan your route with multiple waypoints. • Stay safe with the free Head-up Display (HUD) feature which projects the most important navigation info onto the windshield of your car. • Know in advance which lane to take with precise turn-by-turn navigation and lane assistance. • Get notified about speed cameras and stay up to date with current speed limits. TRAFFIC INFO • Get real-time traffic info, updated every minute. • Discover alternative routes that avoid traffic jams and save you time on the road. PUBLIC TRANSPORT • Get around town quickly and easily. Choose from public transit routes that combine all transportation modes: bus / metro / subway / light rail / train / ferry • Get walking directions, transfer times, departure times, number of stops. And when available, the cost. • Find wheelchair or bike-friendly public transportation. WEATHER • View current temperature and local weather forecasts for your favorite locations. • See what weather conditions to expect in the next hours and view the forecast for the next 14 days. APPLE WATCH • Take a quick glance at your Apple Watch to get directions, distance, speed and workout details in real-time-right on your wrist. Notes: * Some features are not available in all countries. * Some features require internet connection. Your free trial will be automatically renewed to a paid subscription if you don't cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The payment will be charged through your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy https://www.magicearth.com/privacy/ Disclaimer https://www.magicearth.com/disclaimer/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GPSTRADA

Features
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GPSTRADA – All-in-One GPX Navigation for Every Ride Your adventure. Your maps. Your route. Your world. From city streets to winding mountain passes, forest trails and remote off-road tracks, GPSTRADA is an all-in-one GPS navigation app designed for cyclists, mountain bikers, motorcyclists, hikers and 4x4 explorers. Plan your journeys, discover new roads, create your own routes and explore the world on your terms, even when you’re offline. With Apple CarPlay integration YOUR MAPS. YOUR WAY. Take control of your navigation with support for OpenStreetMap-based maps, compatible topographic maps and other supported map sources. Use the maps that suit your adventures, from detailed road networks and cycling paths to terrain, forest tracks and mountain trails. Prepare your maps and navigation data in advance and explore beyond mobile coverage with offline navigation. GPX NAVIGATION WITHOUT LIMITS Import your existing GPX files, follow tracks shared by other adventurers and create routes for your next journey. Keep your favourite tracks organised and prepare everything before setting off. Whether you’re planning a daily ride, a motorcycle tour across mountain passes or a multi-day overlanding expedition, GPSTRADA helps keep your routes and navigation tools together in one place. ROUTE BUILDER – CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Build routes around your plans, destinations and preferred riding experience. Shape your journey, choose where you want to go and prepare routes that suit your available time and distance. From a quick afternoon escape to a long-distance adventure, the Route Builder puts you in control of your next ride. TWISTY LOOP GENERATOR – DISCOVER ROADS YOU NEVER KNEW Not sure where to go? Let GPSTRADA help you find your next adventure. Choose a starting point, set your preferred distance and generate loop routes designed to bring you back towards where you started. Instead of riding the same familiar roads, discover new possibilities with route styles suited to your mood. Choose Twisty for winding roads, flowing bends and exciting curves. Select Scenic for journeys focused on beautiful landscapes and memorable surroundings. Choose Off-Road to explore suitable gravel roads, dirt tracks and trails where your maps and routing data support them. Prefer variety? Select a more balanced style for a mix of roads and riding experiences. Explore different route styles, generate new loops and make every ride an opportunity to discover somewhere different. ONE APP. EVERY KIND OF RIDE. Whether you’re cycling through the countryside, mountain biking through forests, riding your motorcycle across spectacular mountain passes or exploring remote terrain in a 4x4, GPSTRADA adapts to your spirit of adventure. Plan a short ride after work, find a twisty route for the weekend or prepare a longer journey through unfamiliar territory. MORE THAN NAVIGATION Combine your maps, GPX routes and ride planning in one adventure-focused experience. Use the integrated dashcam function to record your journey where supported by your device and app configuration. Keep your adventures close at hand and make it easier to revisit the routes and places that matter to you. EXPLORE OFFLINE. GO FURTHER. With compatible maps and data downloaded or imported beforehand, you can navigate without depending on a continuous internet connection. Prepare before departure and keep exploring when the mobile network disappears. Stop switching between multiple tools. Start planning your own adventures, generating new loops and discovering roads less travelled. GPSTRADA – All-in-one GPX navigation for every ride. Your journey. Your rules. Endless possibilities.

Screenshots

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps4 screens
GPSTRADA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Earth Navigation & Maps at Free against GPSTRADA's $4.99. GPSTRADA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is free to download; GPSTRADA costs $4.99 up front. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. GPSTRADA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, GPSTRADA every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps versus GPSTRADA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Earth Navigation & MapsGPSTRADA
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (570 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings570 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB14 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperMagic Lane International BVIvan de Bruyn

Bugs and requests

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

GPSTRADA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

GPSTRADA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Earth Navigation & Maps free?
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPSTRADA free?
GPSTRADA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Earth Navigation & Maps or GPSTRADA have ads?
Neither Magic Earth Navigation & Maps nor GPSTRADA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps or GPSTRADA?
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and GPSTRADA every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPSTRADA on November 6, 2026.

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