PD Maps Worldwide Edition vs GPS Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
Navigate anywhere with this functional and economical map application. It offers worldwide coverage, offline map support, and multiple map providers for a seamless experience. Explore new places with integrated services and enjoy real-time traffic updates.
- Worldwide map coverage
- Offline maps mode
- Multiple map providers
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Real-time traffic information
- 2D and 3D driving modes
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➔ “This is an application that does its job very well. It’s simple yet functional. A good and economical alternative to the full featured navigation apps” – iPhoneItalia.com PD Maps is a turn-by-turn map navigator for iPhone ★ Now supports offline mode ★ ★ Maps from 8 different providers ★ ➔ Key features: ✔ Extremely fast & smooth map rendering ✔ Worldwide map coverage. No more blank spots in any area! ✔ Full screen map browsing ✔ Search on the map provided by Google ✔ Different map & route providers including Google Maps, Yahoo! Local, Microsoft Bing Maps, CloudMade, OpenStreetMap, Яндекс.Карты, Visicom.ua ✔ Simple route building and one-touch re-routing (use routes by CloudMade if Google fails) ✔ Offline maps mode with unlimited tile storage. To be completele offline turn jams info off. ✔ Real-time traffic information (requires internet connection) ✔ 2D map browsing & 3D driving modes ✔ Wikimapia & Panoramio services support: explore new places around you ✔ 5-day weather forecast ✔ Compass support ➔ Premium users: PD Maps is a completely free application with no ads inside. Premium user status is available for in-app purchase. Premium users get express support & assistance and are provided with offline maps mode. These funds make future updates possible. Please note: premium user status is purchased only when you entered your iTunes password. If you accidentally tapped on ‘$’ icon but didn’t enter your login and password you won’t be charged anything. ➔ Support & help: You can watch demo video and read the application manual at www.PlanetDrives.com Your comments and feedback are welcome.
GPS Navigation
This app offers a high-tech dashboard experience for driving, cycling, or hiking. It provides accurate speed and location data with a full-screen map, precision speedometer, and flight data. It also includes trip analytics and is designed to be battery optimized and privacy-focused.
- Full-screen navigation map
- Precision speedometer
- Pro-flight data (altitude, heading, GPS accuracy)
- Trip analytics (average speed, max speed, odometer)
- Battery optimized GPS algorithms
- Privacy controls for location permissions
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GPS Speedometer & Trip Tracker The all-in-one GPS companion for drivers and cyclists. Track your speed, distance, and trips in real time with beautiful maps powered by OpenStreetMap. CAR & BIKE MODE Switch between Car and Bike mode with a single tap. Each mode shows the most relevant points of interest: • Car Mode — Gas stations, EV chargers, rest stops, and live traffic overlay • Bike Mode — Repair shops, water points, bike parking, bike rentals, and cycle routes REAL-TIME DASHBOARD • Current speed with large, glanceable gauge • Average speed, max speed, and altitude • Heading with rotating compass (degrees + cardinal direction) • Trip distance and duration timer • Odometer (persists across sessions) • GPS accuracy indicator TRIP TRACKING • Start/stop trip tracking with one tap • Live route drawn on the map as you drive or ride • Full trip history saved automatically • Trip Detail page with route visualization and statistics SHARE YOUR TRIPS • Automatically view your trip summary when you stop • Share a beautiful trip screenshot to Facebook, Instagram, Zalo, WhatsApp, or any app • Save trip screenshots directly to your photo gallery NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST • Gas stations, EV chargers, and rest stops for drivers • Bike repair shops, water points, parking, and rentals for cyclists • Cycle routes for exploring new paths • Tap any POI for details — name, distance, power (EV), opening hours • Save favorites for quick access later • Navigate to any POI with one tap (opens Google Maps) LIVE TRAFFIC • Real-time traffic flow overlay powered by TomTom • See congestion, slow-downs, and clear roads at a glance • Available in Car mode (toggle on/off anytime) DARK & LIGHT THEME • Beautiful dark theme with a sleek night-mode map • Light theme with clear, readable map tiles • Toggle anytime from the map screen CUSTOMIZABLE UNITS • Speed: km/h or mph • Distance: km or miles • Altitude: meters or feet PRIVACY • No login required — works completely offline • GPS data stays on your device • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Download GPS Speedometer today and turn every drive or ride into a tracked adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Navigation at 3.4 against PD Maps Worldwide Edition's 2.9. GPS Navigation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). PD Maps Worldwide Edition's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (384 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PD Maps Worldwide Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Navigation holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PD Maps Worldwide Edition has 384 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of PD Maps Worldwide Edition's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPS Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PD Maps Worldwide Edition ships an update fortnightly, GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PD Maps Worldwide Edition | GPS Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (384 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 384 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 3.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konstantin Klyatskin | Duc Le |
Customer experience
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
GPS Navigation
Bugs and requests
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
Reported bugs
3 issues- GPS location inaccurate
- Offline maps not working
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Voice navigation
- Improved map labeling
- Bookmarking/saving locations
- Better support for retina displays
- Easier route planning
GPS Navigation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
- Status of Premium User$2.99
GPS Navigation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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