# GPS Live Navigation vs BearingStrait

The clearest difference is price: GPS Live Navigation at Free against BearingStrait's $4.99. GPS Live Navigation also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). BearingStrait's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

GPS Live Navigation is free to download; BearingStrait costs $4.99 up front. GPS Live Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BearingStrait asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Live Navigation | BearingStrait |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **168** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) | [Kutina Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878302796) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data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


### BearingStrait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearingstrait/id6759362430)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

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

### Is BearingStrait free?

BearingStrait costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GPS Live Navigation or BearingStrait have ads?

GPS Live Navigation shows ads; BearingStrait does not.

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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.*