Comparison

TwoNav Link vs CartoExplorer | maps | GPS

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

Head to head
About

TwoNav Link

Connect your GPS device to your smartphone to automatically upload activity data. Receive notifications, transfer files, and share your adventures instantly with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Sync GPS activity data
  • Receive phone notifications
  • Transfer files to GPS
  • Share SeeMe broadcasts
  • Automatic Wi-Fi upload
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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TwoNav Link App is the new free App that will perfectly power-up your GPS device. Download Link and pair it to your GPS device via Bluetooth, so your activity data is automatically uploaded and you can receive notifications, get social and much more. RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS Sync your TwoNav GPS to your mobile using TwoNav Link App so you can receive notifications during your outdoor sports activities: • WhatsApp • Incoming calls • SMS TRANSFER FILES Share data over Bluetooth from your mobile phone to your TwoNav GPS wherever you are, including tracks, full routes, performance data, and much more. SYNC ACTIVITIES When you finish an activity with your TwoNav GPS, your activity is uploaded to GO automatically by Wi-Fi, and now also by Bluetooth through the new App Link. The objective is to facilitate the analysis of your activity and be able to share it instantly on Strava, Training Peaks and other platforms. SHARE YOUR SEEME BROADCASTS When you start an activity and broadcast it with SeeMe, a highlight will appear at Link's Dashboard with the current status of your active broadcast. Share it quickly with your family and friends. Boost your GPS, connecting it to your mobile phone. Compatible with TwoNav GPS version 4.8 and higher.

About

CartoExplorer | maps | GPS

This navigation app offers a vast library of high-quality maps for outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling. Plan routes, track your progress in real-time, and mark points of interest. Offline map management ensures you stay on course without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Extensive map library (USGS, IGN, SwissTopo, World)
  • Route planning and saving
  • Real-time track following
  • Precise marker placement
  • Polygon area calculation
  • Offline map management
Features
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Discover CartoExplorer, the mapping app designed to accompany you on all your outdoor adventures. Wherever you are, thanks to its wide range of maps (USGS, Europe, worldwide), and whatever your activity (hiking, skiing, cycling…), from planning on your computer to tracking your progress on your mobile, CartoExplorer will quickly become your trusted partner in the field. Easy to use, CartoExplorer is a complete application that adapts to your needs. Explore the world with a rich variety of maps. CartoExplorer provides direct access to a vast library of high-quality base maps tailored for all your exploration and geographic analysis needs: - USGS Maps (United States): Navigate the vast territories of the U.S. with topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). - IGN Maps (France): Benefit from the precision and detail of the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information’s maps. Please note that access to certain IGN maps (IGN Maps, Topo25, and OACI) requires a specific subscription. - SwissTopo Maps (Switzerland): Discover the legendary accuracy of Swiss Federal Office of Topography’s maps. - IGN Maps (Spain): Explore the Iberian Peninsula with topographic maps from Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). - World Maps: Travel across the globe with the power of OpenStreetMap and a wide variety of specialized base layers built on its data. among many others. CartoExplorer doesn’t just offer exceptional maps. It also provides a suite of intuitive and powerful tools to plan, record, and analyze your activities in the field: - Create and save tracks: Plan your routes easily directly on the map. Draw paths freehand or follow existing trails. Record your GPS movements in real time, view your track on the map, and monitor key data. Export and share your tracks in GPX format for use on other devices and platforms. - Follow tracks in real time: Import GPX tracks or select a created route and let CartoExplorer guide you. View your current position on the track and get real-time updates on remaining distance and estimated arrival time. - Place precise markers: Mark important points of interest on your map — summits, springs, viewpoints, campsites, incidents, and more. Customize markers with colors, names, icons, and descriptions. View GPS coordinates and easily share them with other users. - Define areas with polygons: Outline specific zones on the map by drawing polygons. Automatically calculate their surface area. Useful for identifying search zones, delimiting plots, or planning operations in targeted territories. - Manage your offline maps: Never let a lack of internet connection limit your explorations. CartoExplorer offers simple yet powerful offline management: automatic caching of viewed maps and precise offline downloads where you select the exact region you want to store locally. Some of these features (sharing, tracking, offline mode, etc.) are not available in the free version of the app. Unlock the full potential of CartoExplorer with our Premium subscription (€19.99/year) or Duo subscription (€29.99/year).

Screenshots

TwoNav Link4 screens
CartoExplorer | maps | GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CartoExplorer | maps | GPS at 100% against TwoNav Link's 13%. CartoExplorer | maps | GPS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and device support (4 vs 2). TwoNav Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CartoExplorer | maps | GPS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. TwoNav Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TwoNav Link ships an update every 18 months, CartoExplorer | maps | GPS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
TwoNav Link versus CartoExplorer | maps | GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwoNav LinkCartoExplorer | maps | GPS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompeGPSLucas Miller

Customer experience

TwoNav Link

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative79.2%

CartoExplorer | maps | GPS

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TwoNav Link

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CartoExplorer | maps | GPS

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$17.991 Year
  • Premium + IGN$24.991 Year
  • Duo$24.991 Year
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  • Duo + IGN$34.991 Year

Questions

Is TwoNav Link free?
TwoNav Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CartoExplorer | maps | GPS free?
CartoExplorer | maps | GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TwoNav Link or CartoExplorer | maps | GPS have ads?
Neither TwoNav Link nor CartoExplorer | maps | GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TwoNav Link or CartoExplorer | maps | GPS?
TwoNav Link ships an update every 18 months, and CartoExplorer | maps | GPS monthly. Most recently, TwoNav Link was updated on November 10, 2026 and CartoExplorer | maps | GPS on November 11, 2026.

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