# NAVER Maps, Navigation vs Carpool Mongolia

The clearest difference is rating: NAVER Maps, Navigation at 3.9 against Carpool Mongolia's 1.0. NAVER Maps, Navigation also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). Carpool Mongolia's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NAVER Maps, Navigation holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVER Maps, Navigation has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of NAVER Maps, Navigation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Carpool Mongolia's.

NAVER Maps, Navigation ships an update every 10 days, Carpool Mongolia every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAVER Maps, Navigation | Carpool Mongolia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naver-maps-navigation/id311867728/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpool-mongolia/id6443666052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 453 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAVER Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/311867731) | [Carpool Mongolia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702471205) |

## What reviewers say

### NAVER Maps, Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naver-maps-navigation/id311867728)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate South Korea with this comprehensive GPS app. Discover new places, book services, and plan your journeys with real-time traffic and transit information. Features include street view, bookmarking, and multi-language support.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive search bar, Integrated booking for businesses and tickets, Location discovery with rankings and coupons, Real-time traffic navigation, Multi-modal transit directions, Street and aerial views, Bookmark and share locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential navigation for foreigners in Korea
- 🚀 Works better than others
- 🚀 Great for navigating Seoul as an American
- 🚀 Very helpful for a foreigner living in Korea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and frustrating
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Don't download, won't work
- 🐛 Useless
- 🐛 Impossible to use as a foreigner

**Reported bugs**

- Saved places randomly deleted
- Search and login issues
- Inconsistent language display
- GPS and location tracking problems
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Copy Korean address
- Allow searching using Hangul in English mode
- Option to switch between Korean and English
- Show subway station numbers
- Siri Shortcut support


### Carpool Mongolia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpool-mongolia/id6443666052)

This app connects drivers and passengers traveling in the same direction for shared rides, reducing costs and traffic congestion. Drivers can earn extra income, while passengers save money on travel. It offers a convenient way to commute and contribute to a less congested city.

**Highlights:** Shared rides for drivers and passengers, Reduced travel costs, Income generation for drivers, Traffic congestion reduction, Convenient commuting, Dual driver/passenger roles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NAVER Maps, Navigation free?

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

### Is Carpool Mongolia free?

Carpool Mongolia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NAVER Maps, Navigation or Carpool Mongolia?

NAVER Maps, Navigation is rated higher. NAVER Maps, Navigation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Carpool Mongolia averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NAVER Maps, Navigation or Carpool Mongolia have ads?

Neither NAVER Maps, Navigation nor Carpool Mongolia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NAVER Maps, Navigation or Carpool Mongolia?

NAVER Maps, Navigation ships an update every 10 days, and Carpool Mongolia every 8 days. Most recently, NAVER Maps, Navigation was updated on October 21, 2026 and Carpool Mongolia on October 19, 2026.

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