# OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map vs MapFactor Navigator

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map and MapFactor Navigator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's. OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). MapFactor Navigator's advantage is ratings volume (838 vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapFactor Navigator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map against 4.7 for MapFactor Navigator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 838 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's.

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map ships an update every 3 weeks, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openstreets-4-open-street-map/id1241524252/reviews)** | [4.7 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **838** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% 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 | 6 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KicksApps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405931559) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openstreets-4-open-street-map/id1241524252)

This app offers a smart social mapping solution using OpenStreetMap data. It allows users to manage favorite locations, share them with friends, and access maps offline. Plan trips or simply remember great spots with this versatile navigation tool.

**Highlights:** OpenStreetMap integration, Offline map access, Favorite location management, Location sharing with friends, Radius circle display, Apple Maps support

**Features:** 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| America | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium: Head-Up Display | $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 |
| North America & Mexico | $12.99 | per year |
| All Premium Features | $6.99 | 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 OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map free?

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map 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, OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map or MapFactor Navigator?

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map is rated higher. OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 838 ratings.

### Do OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map or MapFactor Navigator?

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map was updated on November 2, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on November 2, 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.*