# GPS Live Navigation vs Blue Light Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Light Maps at 5.0 against GPS Live Navigation's 3.7. Blue Light Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown). GPS Live Navigation's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Live Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Blue Light Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blue Light Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Live Navigation has 168 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of GPS Live Navigation's written reviews are positive against 35% of Blue Light Maps's.

GPS Live Navigation ships an update every 8 days, Blue Light Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Live Navigation | Blue Light Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-maps/id6470309173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) | [Blue Light Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713374398) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Live Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719)

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

**Highlights:** Voice Navigation, Live Maps, Traffic Alerts, Street View, Nearby Places, Travel History, Digital Compass

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and route planning
- 📍 GPS tracking functionality works
- 👍 Good map quality for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or freezes
- ❌ Search functionality doesn't work properly
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data
- ⚙️ Difficult to find settings and customize features

**Reported bugs**

- White screen when searching for locations
- App redirects to App Store instead of functioning
- Incorrect location display (showing wrong country/language)
- Search returns 'no results' for valid locations
- Address labels are misspelled or incorrect

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or remove advertisements
- Settings menu for unit conversion (kilometers to miles)
- Speed display and overspeed warnings
- Alternative route suggestions
- 3D and live view modes


### Blue Light Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-light-maps/id6470309173)

Navigate faster and more accurately with this specialized navigation app designed for emergency responders. It offers detailed maps, optimized routing using legal exemptions, and features tailored for larger emergency vehicles. Offline maps ensure connectivity even in areas with poor reception.

**Highlights:** Detailed maps with visible addresses, Optimized routing with legal exemptions, Up to 60% shorter routes, Early turn notifications, Tailored for large emergency vehicles, Offline maps, Integrated destination search

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

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

### Is Blue Light Maps free?

Blue Light Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Live Navigation or Blue Light Maps?

Blue Light Maps is rated higher. GPS Live Navigation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Blue Light Maps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GPS Live Navigation or Blue Light Maps have ads?

GPS Live Navigation shows ads; Blue Light Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Live Navigation or Blue Light Maps?

GPS Live Navigation ships an update every 8 days, and Blue Light Maps fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Live Navigation was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blue Light Maps on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*