Comparison

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps vs OpenBirding

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

OpenBirding

Discover birding locations with this app, featuring offline maps and eBird life list integration. Save favorite spots and custom locations for easy access, all within a clean design tailored for birdwatchers.

Highlights
  • OpenStreetMap base map
  • Offline hotspot packs
  • eBird life list import
  • Save favorite hotspots
  • Save custom locations
  • Intuitive design for birders
Features
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Find your next birding destination with OpenBirding, a simple and easy way to explore hotspots anywhere you go. Whether traveling or birding locally, everything you need is right in your pocket. FEATURES - OpenStreetMap base map with excellent trail and outdoor coverage - Download hotspot packs for offline use (map tiles may still require internet unless previously cached) - Import your eBird life list to view target species at any hotspot (works entirely offline) - Save your favorite hotspots and add notes - Save custom locations - Filter by hotspots by target species richness - Clean, intuitive design built specifically for birders - Hotspot data provided by eBird.org

Screenshots

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps4 screens
OpenBirding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenBirding at 100% against MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's 55%. OpenBirding also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 4) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. OpenBirding asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenBirding holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps has 30K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenBirding's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps versus OpenBirding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsOpenBirding
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (30K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapQuest Holdings LLCAdam Jackson

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%

OpenBirding

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

OpenBirding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free2 variants$4.991 Month
  • MapQuest Ad-Free Annual$39.991 Year
None

OpenBirding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps free?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenBirding free?
OpenBirding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or OpenBirding?
OpenBirding is rated higher. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while OpenBirding averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or OpenBirding have ads?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps shows ads; OpenBirding does not.
Which is updated more often, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or OpenBirding?
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and OpenBirding weekly. Most recently, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpenBirding on October 6, 2026.

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