Comparison

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps vs Sygic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Navigate the US and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Find nearby points of interest, get real-time traffic updates, and plan multi-stop routes. Save time, gas, and money with optimized navigation.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • Points of interest search
  • Multi-stop route planning
  • Hands-free Apple CarPlay
  • Speedometer
  • Route options (avoid tolls/highways)
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Get where you need to go with the MapQuest turn-by-turn GPS Navigation app. Whether it’s using voice navigation for walking or driving directions or exploring points of interests on the map, MapQuest has the tools you need to navigate the United States and Canada. Map and Navigation Features: • Hands-free driving directions with Apple CarPlay Connectivity • Up-to-date satellite imagery • Turn-by-turn voice navigation for walking and driving directions • Real-time traffic updates to help you find alternate ways to your destination • Routes designed to help save you time, gas and money • A speedometer so you compare your current speed to the speed limit along your route • Favorites so you can store locations, like your home and work addresses, for quick-and-easy maps and directions • Route choices so you have more suggestions to get where you need to go faster • Route options that help you avoid things like highways and toll roads • Multipoint routes so you can include more than just one stop • Planning: create routes starting from somewhere other than your current location Do More than Get Directions: • Search and explore nearby points of interest like restaurants, bars, gas stations and hotels, with our layers bar • Find great hotel deals and book them directly from within the MapQuest: Maps & GPS Navigation app • Feed your inner foodie and discover new places to eat: browse menus, make reservations and order food through OpenTable and GrubHub points of interest • Save money by comparing prices of nearby gas stations • View local weather so you can plan ahead Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Use: https://system1.com/terms

About

Sygic

Navigate anywhere with offline 3D maps and real-time traffic alerts. This app offers voice-guided directions, speed camera warnings, and advanced safety features like lane assistance and a Head-up Display. It also includes specialized modes for motorcyclists and features to help save money on parking and fuel.

Highlights
  • Offline 3D maps
  • Real-time traffic alerts
  • Speed camera warnings
  • Voice-guided navigation
  • Dynamic Lane Assistant
  • Head-up Display (HUD)
  • Motorbike Mode
Features
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Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps is innovative GPS navigation app with monthly-updated offline maps and with precise live traffic & speed camera alerts, both updated in real-time. It‘s trusted by more than 200 million drivers worldwide. Offline 3D maps are stored on your phone for GPS navigation without an internet connection. We update the maps multiple times per year for free, so that you can always rely on Sygic GPS Navigation. NAVIGATE ANYWHERE, EVEN WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION • 3D Offline maps of all countries in the world, from TomTom and other providers • Free map updates multiple times per year • Voice-guided GPS navigation with precise directions and spoken street names • Millions of interesting Places (POI) • Pedestrian GPS navigation with walking directions and tourist attractions (POI) • Customize your navigation arrow. Try everyday car, van or even formula. ESCAPE THE TRAFFIC • Avoid traffic jams with the most accurate real-time traffic information with data collected from more than 200 million users worldwide* STAY SAFE • Advanced safety features make driving in unfamiliar territories easier • Speed limit warnings show you the current speed limit and the upcoming speed limit changes • Dynamic Lane Assistant guides you into the correct lane • Head-up Display (HUD) projects navigation onto the windshield of your car, making driving at night safer • Dashcam records the road ahead and automatically saves a video in case of an accident • Real View Navigation is an augmented reality feature for even better and safer driving experience • Real-time route sharing lets you share your estimated time of arrival & current position on a map* • Compatible with CarPlay - all navigation features on your car’s built-in display. • Cockpit shows you the real-time performance of your car. • Wrong-way warning (in partnership with Bosch)**. If you are driving in the wrong way or someone is driving in the opposite direction, we will warn you.* MOTORBIKE MODE Switch to a professional motorbike navigation profile built for two wheels: • Twisty Routing: Skip highways for the best curves and hills. • Glove-friendly UI: Large buttons and high contrast for easy use. • Lean & Elevation: Real-time side tilt and route altitude tracking. • Safety Alerts: Glowing screen edges for speed limits and hazards. • Offline Maps: Reliable motorbike GPS without mobile signal. SAVE MONEY ALONG YOUR ROUTE • Park easily with parking place suggestions and live info about prices and availability* • Set your fuel type and fill up for the best price with live information about fuel prices* • Avoid speeding tickets with Speed camera warnings* • Save money on roaming charges with offline maps Try Premium+ for free! Free trial of all Premium+ features is available in the app. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Questions? Visit sygic.com/support. We’re here 7 days a week. Love Sygic? Rate us or spread the word at sygic.com/love. *Requires internet connection. Feature glossary: sygic.com/what-is Privacy Policy: www.sygic.com/company/privacy-policy Terms of Use: www.sygic.com/company/terms-of-use Note: Sharing videos from Dashcam is forbidden by law in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain. Note 2: Dashcam, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Real View are part of the new feature SmartCam. SmartCam merge all camera features into one. The SmartCam is a part of our Premium+ subscription. By installing, copying or using all or any portion of this software you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement: https://www.sygic.com/company/eula

Screenshots

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps4 screens
Sygic4 screens

Verdict

The call

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps and Sygic both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sygic's. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps also leads on chart position (#10 vs #110). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sygic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sygic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 57K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sygic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps versus Sygic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsSygic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30K ratings)4.5 (57K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings30K57K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better#110
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB457 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapQuest Holdings LLCSygic a. s.

Customer experience

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

All ratings30,257 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews1,600 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative32.8%

Sygic

All ratings56,865 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2,606 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Functional and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 👍 Correctly labeled geographic areas
  • 👍 Provides multiple route options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete map data
  • 🐛 Slow or delayed voice guidance
  • 🐛 Difficulty searching for locations
  • 🐛 Suboptimal routing suggestions

Sygic

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline maps and navigation
  • 👍 Good interface and features
  • 🚗 Works well for driving
  • 🌍 Global coverage
  • 🔋 Doesn't require data connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate maps
  • 💰 Expensive with many paid add-ons
  • 🤖 Poor voice guidance and instructions
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and POI functionality

Bugs and requests

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes or freezes
  • Incorrect destination information
  • Routing issues in construction areas
  • Difficulty switching between multiple stops

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add public transportation options
  • Improve search functionality
  • Provide more detailed map data
  • Add EV charging station information
  • Allow saving of planned routes

Sygic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect lane guidance and turn instructions
  • Issues with GPS signal detection and positioning
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices and iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved route recalculation and traffic avoidance
  • More customization options for alerts and notifications
  • Better integration with CarPlay and other platforms
  • Regular and transparent map updates

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MapQuest Ad-Free Annual$39.991 Year
8 purchases

Sygic

Subscriptions8
  • Premium+ 3 Month subscription$12.493 Months
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$14.491 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$17.991 Year
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  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription7 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$19.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$26.991 Year

Questions

Is MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps free?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sygic free?
Sygic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Sygic?
Sygic is rated higher. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Sygic averages 4.5 from 57K ratings.
Do MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Sygic have ads?
Both MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps and Sygic show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Sygic?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and Sygic weekly. Most recently, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sygic on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Sygic?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Sygic at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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