# MapFactor Navigator vs GPS Map Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: MapFactor Navigator at 4.7 against GPS Map Navigation's 3.2. MapFactor Navigator also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and ratings volume (831 vs 18). GPS Map Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Map Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 831 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MapFactor Navigator's written reviews are positive against 33% of GPS Map Navigation's.

MapFactor Navigator ships an update every 6 weeks, GPS Map Navigation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapFactor Navigator | GPS Map Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-navigation/id1666524189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **831** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) | [SWAINFO SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650786446) |

## 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 Map Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-map-navigation/id1666524189)

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, lane-level directions, and voice guidance. Discover nearby services, explore different map layers, and save favorite locations for hassle-free driving. Includes speed camera alerts and offline map support.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic conditions, Lane-level directions, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Nearby services discovery, Speed camera alerts, Offline map support, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Life Time Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

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

### Is GPS Map Navigation free?

GPS Map Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapFactor Navigator or GPS Map Navigation?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while GPS Map Navigation averages 3.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do MapFactor Navigator or GPS Map Navigation have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; GPS Map Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapFactor Navigator or GPS Map Navigation?

MapFactor Navigator ships an update every 6 weeks, and GPS Map Navigation monthly. Most recently, MapFactor Navigator was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Map Navigation on August 1, 2026.

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