# GPS Navigation & Speedometer vs MapFactor Navigator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapFactor Navigator at 57% against GPS Navigation & Speedometer's 0%. MapFactor Navigator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (831 vs 5). GPS Navigation & Speedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapFactor Navigator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. GPS Navigation & Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 831 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GPS Navigation & Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's.

GPS Navigation & Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Navigation & Speedometer | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-and-speedometer/id1017628592/reviews) | **[4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **831** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duc Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/672121512) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Navigation & Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-and-speedometer/id1017628592)

This app offers a high-tech dashboard experience for driving, cycling, or hiking. It provides accurate speed and location data with a full-screen map, precision speedometer, and flight data. It also includes trip analytics and is designed to be battery optimized and privacy-focused.

**Highlights:** Full-screen navigation map, Precision speedometer, Pro-flight data (altitude, heading, GPS accuracy), Trip analytics (average speed, max speed, odometer), Battery optimized GPS algorithms, Privacy controls for location permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapFactor Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050)

Navigate over 200 countries offline with turn-by-turn voice guidance, speed limit alerts, and camera warnings. Plan door-to-door routes for various transport modes and customize your navigation experience with favorite places and route avoidance.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 200+ countries, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Speed limit and camera warnings, Door-to-door route planning, Multiple routing modes (car, bus, bike), Points of Interest (POI), 2D/3D map display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: Remote Commands | $0.99 | per year |
| America | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium: Head-Up Display | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium: No Ads | $2.99 | per year |
| America | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Searching Online: 1 Year | $3.49 | per year |
| Premium: Alternative Routes | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium: Mega Pack | $6.99 | per year |
| America | $8.49 | per year |
| Latin America | $12.99 | per year |
| Middle East | $12.99 | per year |
| North America & Mexico | $12.99 | per year |
| South Asia | $12.99 | per year |
| Europe | $12.99 | per year |
| North and East Asia | $12.99 | per year |
| TomTom Africa | $12.99 | per year |
| Truck: North America & Mexico | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: South Asia | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: North and East Asia | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: Latin America | $34.99 | per year |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| North America and Mexico | $20.99 | one-time |
| North America and Mexico | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Colorful app
- 🚀 Great offline navigation
- 🚀 Excellent mapping and GPS
- 👍 Good app overall
- 👍 Reliable and flawless system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't let you open GPX files
- 🐛 Clunky and slow on iPhone
- 🐛 Unintelligible instructions
- 🐛 Archaic address search
- 🐛 Can't save addresses or favorites

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work after map download
- Can't set home address properly
- Doesn't recognize many addresses
- Continuous map download loop
- Doesn't allow entry of street numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/import favorites
- Larger house numbers on maps
- Show all favorites on the map
- Prefill favorite name when editing
- Better voice navigation and street announcements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Navigation & Speedometer free?

GPS Navigation & Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

MapFactor Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Navigation & Speedometer or MapFactor Navigator?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. GPS Navigation & Speedometer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 831 ratings.

### Do GPS Navigation & Speedometer or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; GPS Navigation & Speedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Navigation & Speedometer or MapFactor Navigator?

GPS Navigation & Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Navigation & Speedometer was updated on October 19, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on October 18, 2026.

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