Comparison

Overland Navigator vs EV Range Checker

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

Head to head
About

Overland Navigator

Discover New Zealand's backcountry with 4WD tracks and campsites. Find routes, book spots, and navigate offline with community-shared tips and real-time updates. Explore the outdoors with confidence.

Highlights
  • 4WD tracks across New Zealand
  • Campsite discovery
  • Offline navigation support
  • Community photo and comment sharing
  • Real-time drive mode updates
  • User reviews and tide/river info
Features
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Overland Navigator puts the best of New Zealand's backcountry in your pocket. Whether you're chasing a proper off-road route or just hunting the perfect campsite, browse hundreds of routes and campsites across the country, from scenic gravel drives to seriously challenging 4WD tracks and everything in between. Each one comes with photos, reviews, and tide and river info, so you head in knowing exactly what you're in for. Built right here in Aotearoa by a small team who live and breathe getting off the beaten track. Every route in the app is verified and drivable, checked over rather than just scraped off a map, so you know it goes where it says it does. Sort out where to stay while you're at it, from remote wild camps to trusty DOC sites and the (very) occasional commercial spot. Step up to Navigator All Access and you'll unlock full offline support, CarPlay, and hundreds more routes, so you're covered no matter how far off the grid you get. You're not out there on your own, either. The activity feed shows who's out and what they're driving as it happens, and you can rack up Navigator Points for the places you reach and work your way up the leaderboard. Share photos, drop tips, and help each other stay across track conditions and hidden gems. Key features: Verified, drivable routes and tracks across New Zealand, for every skill level Campsites β€” from well-known favourites to rugged wilderness spots Activity feed β€” see who's out and what they're driving Navigator Points β€” earn points for the places you reach and climb the leaderboard Full offline navigation β€” never lose your way, even with no cell reception (All Access) CarPlay support β€” your route and what's coming up, right on the dash (All Access) Free to get started, with Navigator All Access when you want the full kit. Need a hand? Flick us an email at hello@overland.nz and we'll sort you out. Terms and conditions: https://overlandnavigator.co.nz/terms

About

EV Range Checker

Features
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Tool to estimate EV range.

Screenshots

Overland Navigator4 screens
EV Range Checker1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Range Checker at none against Overland Navigator's 2. EV Range Checker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Overland Navigator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EV Range Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overland Navigator ships an update weekly, EV Range Checker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Overland Navigator versus EV Range Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverland NavigatorEV Range Checker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size182 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverland NZ LtdRobert Ancell

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Overland Navigator

Subscriptions2
  • Navigator All Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Navigator All Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

EV Range Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overland Navigator free?
Overland Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Range Checker free?
EV Range Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Overland Navigator or EV Range Checker have ads?
Overland Navigator shows ads; EV Range Checker does not.
Which is updated more often, Overland Navigator or EV Range Checker?
Overland Navigator ships an update weekly, and EV Range Checker every 5 days. Most recently, Overland Navigator was updated on September 23, 2026 and EV Range Checker on September 9, 2026.

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