# MapFactor Navigator vs GPS Route Maps

MapFactor Navigator and GPS Route Maps both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of GPS Route Maps's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's. MapFactor Navigator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapFactor Navigator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and GPS Route Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MapFactor Navigator against 4.7 for GPS Route Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 831 and 858 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of MapFactor Navigator's written reviews are positive against 67% of GPS Route Maps's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapFactor Navigator | GPS Route Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews) | [4.7 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-route-maps-navigation/id1460469567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 831 | **858** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) | [zohaib khaliq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439737489) |

## 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


### GPS Route Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-route-maps-navigation/id1460469567)

Navigate to any destination safely and quickly with turn-by-turn voice guidance and real-time traffic updates. Find the shortest routes, track your speed, and get weather information. Premium features offer unlimited access and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Real-time traffic updates, Shortest route finder, GPS speedometer, Weather updates, Multiple route options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Navigation Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Route Maps Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Ad Free Version Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

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

### Is GPS Route Maps free?

GPS Route Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapFactor Navigator or GPS Route Maps?

MapFactor Navigator and GPS Route Maps are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 831 and 858 ratings respectively.

### Do MapFactor Navigator or GPS Route Maps have ads?

Both MapFactor Navigator and GPS Route Maps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapFactor Navigator or GPS Route Maps?

MapFactor Navigator ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPS Route Maps every 6 weeks. Most recently, MapFactor Navigator was updated on October 18, 2026 and GPS Route Maps on October 14, 2026.

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