# MapFactor Navigator vs TomTom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TomTom at none against MapFactor Navigator's 28. TomTom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). MapFactor Navigator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MapFactor Navigator against 4.6 for TomTom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 837 and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MapFactor Navigator's written reviews are positive against 50% of TomTom's.

MapFactor Navigator ships an update every 6 weeks, TomTom every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapFactor Navigator | TomTom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (837 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomtom-maps-and-traffic/id1438106561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 837 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 665 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) | [TomTom](https://appshunter.io/developer/326055452) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TomTom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomtom-maps-and-traffic/id1438106561)

Navigate your journeys with confidence using this GPS navigation app. It offers detailed maps, real-time traffic alerts, and precision routing to help you reach your destination faster and safer. Enjoy an ad-free, private driving experience with features like speed camera warnings and lane guidance.

**Highlights:** Detailed turn-by-turn GPS navigation, Real-time traffic information and alerts, Speed camera warnings, Multiple route options, Lane guidance, Apple CarPlay compatibility, Community-powered hazard reports

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation app
- 👍 Clear interface and display
- 💡 Helpful visual cues and speed limit display
- 🚀 Efficient routing and traffic updates
- 👍 Syncs well with TomTom devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS issues and route calculation problems
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed limit and camera data
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes, especially on CarPlay
- 🔋 Battery drain when running in the background
- 👎 Lack of offline map support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- GPS signal loss and incorrect positioning
- Delayed route recalculation and navigation issues
- Outdated POI and speed limit data

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- Better CarPlay integration with dashboard view
- Ability to report traffic hazards and speed traps
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Voice search and contact integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

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

### Is TomTom free?

TomTom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapFactor Navigator or TomTom?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 837 ratings, while TomTom averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do MapFactor Navigator or TomTom have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; TomTom does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapFactor Navigator or TomTom?

MapFactor Navigator ships an update every 6 weeks, and TomTom every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapFactor Navigator was updated on October 26, 2026 and TomTom on October 26, 2026.

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