Comparison

Arrivati vs Buvigo

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

Head to head
About

Arrivati

This navigation app provides arrival notifications when you're close to your destination. It displays distance and direction, estimating travel time based on your average speed. You can set destinations by typing, copying, or using your address book.

Highlights
  • Arrival notifications
  • Distance to destination display
  • Direction indicator
  • Estimated travel time
  • Multiple destination input methods
  • Adjustable notification sound and timing
Features
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Map app with arrival notification. Map shows the distance to your destination and an arrow indicating which way you should go. Arrival time is estimated by your average speed. Arrivati is a map app that can notify you when you are approaching your destination. The sound and the timing of the notification can be adjusted. You can specify your destination by the following ways - Type address or coordinates manually - Copy address or coordinates and the app recognizes automatically - Use address in address book - Choose where a picture was taken. The app can: - show direction to the destination* - show distance to the destination - estimate your transport's speed based on GPS tracking - estimate travel time based on average speed* - notify you when you are approaching the destination *The app has below LIMITATIONS. - No turn by turn direction - Cannot calculate time based on traffic condition or routes - Rotation may be inaccurate when your device cannot calibrate compass to the environment.

About

Buvigo

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Buvigo makes sharing and finding locations simple—without long address descriptions. Pick any point on the map, give it a name, and get a permanent 10-character Buvigo ID you can share in seconds. How Buvigo ID works Every Buvigo ID is exactly 10 characters: a 6-character letter block plus 4 digits. The system generates the code automatically when you create a point. Examples: ABCDEF1234, LOVE__7777, IGGJXV5680 The letter block holds up to 6 letters (A–Z). Shorter words are padded with _ to fill 6 characters. Codes are case-insensitive. Create a point On the Create tab, pick a location on the map, use your current location, or search for an address. Add a label (e.g. Home, Office) and optional notes (floor, door code, directions). Choose Public or Private, then tap Create. You can copy the ID, share it, or show its QR code. Search a Buvigo ID On the Search tab, enter a Buvigo ID or scan a QR code. When the code is complete, tap Search to open the point on the map with label, address, and navigation options. Shared links open the location directly in the app. Sharing options In-app and other apps Text and voice QR code Shareable link Recipients view the point on the map inside Buvigo. If the app is not installed, they are guided to download it. Public vs. private IDs Public: Anyone with the ID can search and open the location. Private: Access is restricted. You can require a 4-digit PIN, or owner approval before the location is shown. Manage private IDs under My IDs. Live location sharing Need to share where you are right now? On the Live tab, start a temporary live session (15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes). You get a short code and QR; others can follow your real-time position until the session ends. My IDs All your permanent Buvigo IDs are listed in one place. Copy, share, edit, set a primary address, or delete. Each account can create up to 25 permanent IDs. You are responsible for the points you create and share, and for how others use the information you publish.

Screenshots

Arrivati3 screens
Buvigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buvigo at none against Arrivati's 3. Buvigo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Arrivati sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Buvigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrivati ships an update every 2 months, Buvigo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arrivati versus Buvigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrivatiBuvigo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi NiwaMehmet ERDOGAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arrivati

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Every 6 Months$4.496 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
None

Buvigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrivati free?
Arrivati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buvigo free?
Buvigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrivati or Buvigo have ads?
Neither Arrivati nor Buvigo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrivati or Buvigo?
Arrivati ships an update every 2 months, and Buvigo every 9 days. Most recently, Arrivati was updated on October 24, 2026 and Buvigo on October 4, 2026.

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