# Tektal Navigation vs DashMap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tektal Navigation at none against DashMap's 4. Tektal Navigation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). DashMap's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tektal Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tektal Navigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashMap has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tektal Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, DashMap every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tektal Navigation | DashMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tektal-navigation/id1509472179/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SeneNews.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/463174000) | [Ralf Cheung](https://appshunter.io/developer/957882938) |

## What reviewers say

### Tektal Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tektal-navigation/id1509472179)

This GPS navigation app offers guidance in local African languages and dialects with multiple voice options. It provides real-time traffic avoidance and community-based alerts, functioning even without traditional addresses using its unique Tektag system. Users can also share their locations.

**Highlights:** Local language and dialect guidance, Multiple voice options, Real-time traffic avoidance, Community alerts, Address-free navigation (Tektag system), Location sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DashMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashmap-smart-dash-cam/id1638360259)

This app transforms your iPhone into a dual-screen safety system, offering simultaneous 4K dash cam recording and GPS navigation. It provides seamless integration with CarPlay, allowing you to control recording and navigation from your car's display while keeping your phone focused on the road.

**Highlights:** Dual-screen CarPlay integration, Simultaneous 4K recording and navigation, GPX/TCX route import, On-device video storage, Professional telemetry overlays, Automatic footage management

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tektal Navigation free?

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

### Is DashMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tektal Navigation or DashMap?

Tektal Navigation is rated higher. Tektal Navigation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DashMap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tektal Navigation or DashMap have ads?

Neither Tektal Navigation nor DashMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tektal Navigation or DashMap?

Tektal Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, and DashMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tektal Navigation was updated on November 3, 2026 and DashMap on November 3, 2026.

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