# GPS Live Navigation vs GPS & Maps Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: GPS & Maps Navigator at 4.5 against GPS Live Navigation's 3.7. GPS & Maps Navigator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). GPS Live Navigation's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 GPS & Maps Navigator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS & Maps Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of GPS Live Navigation's written reviews are positive against 32% of GPS & Maps Navigator's.

GPS Live Navigation ships an update every 8 days, GPS & Maps Navigator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Live Navigation | GPS & Maps Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews) | **[4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-navigator/id6744531286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **31.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 126 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) | [Abdullah Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734625924) |

## 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


### GPS & Maps Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-maps-navigator/id6744531286)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides smart route planning, real-time location finding, and discovery of nearby places. It also includes helpful travel tools like a currency converter, language translator, and Wi-Fi finder.

**Highlights:** Smart route planner, Nearby places discovery, Current location finder, Currency converter, Language translator, Wi-Fi hotspot finder

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wifi Map Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Wifi Password Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly free trial share address | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

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

### Is GPS & Maps Navigator free?

GPS & Maps Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Live Navigation or GPS & Maps Navigator?

GPS & Maps Navigator is rated higher. GPS Live Navigation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while GPS & Maps Navigator averages 4.5 from 89 ratings.

### Do GPS Live Navigation or GPS & Maps Navigator have ads?

GPS Live Navigation shows ads; GPS & Maps Navigator does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Live Navigation or GPS & Maps Navigator?

GPS Live Navigation ships an update every 8 days, and GPS & Maps Navigator every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Live Navigation was updated on November 7, 2026 and GPS & Maps Navigator on November 8, 2026.

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