HERE Map Creator vs Steer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HERE Map Creator
Enhance your HERE navigation experience by updating map data directly from your mobile device. Easily add, edit, or remove locations, improve positioning, and share your contributions with a global community. Help make maps more accurate for everyone.
- Update HERE map data on-the-go
- Search, view, and edit map information
- Collect, edit, or delete places
- Improve positioning accuracy
- Share pictures and review contributions
- Add missing locations to the map
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This app allows you to improve your day to day HERE navigation by providing updates to the HERE map. Just search, view and update the HERE map on-the-go easily and quickly from your mobile phone. Collect, edit or delete places. Improve positioning, share pictures and review your contributions on mapcreator.here.com Is your favorite spot missing from the HERE map? Just use Map Creator and share it with millions of HERE powered devices worldwide. Map Creator is entirely free. Just join the community and enjoy mobile mapping.
Steer
Transform your smartphone into a powerful OBD2 diagnostic tool. Read and clear fault codes, monitor real-time performance metrics, and test your vehicle's acceleration and emissions. Compatible with a wide range of car brands and OBD2 scanners.
- Universal OBD2 scanner compatibility
- Read and erase fault codes
- Real-time performance metrics
- Acceleration and performance testing
- Emission compliance checks
- Supports various car brands
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Your car has been trying to tell you something. Steer translates it. Plug the Steer sensor into the port under your steering wheel and the app reads what your car already knows — then explains it the way an honest mechanic would: in plain language, with no jargon and nothing to upsell you. WHAT YOU GET: ■ AI MECHANIC Ask anything about your car and get a straight answer. Send a photo of a warning light, a leak on the driveway or a part you don't recognize, or just describe the noise it makes. It knows your exact car and your latest scan. ■ ONE NUMBER, 0 TO 100 Your Steer Score answers "how is my car right now?". No trouble codes to look up, no tables to read. Watch it move over time. ■ PROBLEMS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Every issue comes with what it means, whether it is safe to keep driving, and what the repair usually costs. Not "P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold". ■ DEEP SCAN 21 systems and 126 live parameters, across every module your car will talk to. Start it, lock your phone, and get a notification when it is done. ■ DASHBOARD LIGHT LIBRARY Every warning light on your dashboard — check engine, ABS, airbag, TPMS, oil, battery — what it actually means, and how urgent it really is. ■ MAINTENANCE THAT KNOWS YOUR CAR Service intervals based on your VIN and your real mileage, not a generic checklist. Oil changes, filters, brakes, belts. ■ SAFETY RECALLS We check your VIN against the manufacturer recall database and tell you if your car is affected. ■ EVERY OBD2 CAR SINCE 1996 80 makes and thousands of models, 1996 to 2026. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY Open the app and tap "Try a real scan". You get the whole experience on a demo car — scan, results, AI Mechanic — with no sensor, no account and no card. WHAT YOU NEED Steer works with the Steer OBD2 sensor, available at steer.so. It is not compatible with third-party adapters. MEMBERSHIP Free forever: live codes, battery alerts and basic diagnosis. Steer Plus unlocks the unlimited AI Mechanic, full explanations for every issue, predictive maintenance and every car in the household — $99/year with a 14-day free trial, or $14.99/month. Terms of Use: https://steer.so/terms Privacy Policy: https://steer.so/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HERE Map Creator at none against Steer's 2. HERE Map Creator also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 26.1). Steer's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Steer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HERE Map Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.
HERE Map Creator ships an update every 6 months, Steer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HERE Map Creator | Steer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HERE Europe B.V. | Smarters Engineered |
Customer experience
HERE Map Creator
Steer
In-app purchases
HERE Map Creator
No in-app purchases
Steer
- OBD2 Pro$9.991 Month
- OBD2 Pro$19.991 Year
Questions
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