Comparison

iBurn 2026 vs Naviguesser

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

Head to head
About

iBurn 2026

Navigate the Burning Man festival with an offline map, compass, and event guide. Discover nearby activities, search for specific locations, and get real-time location information. Plan your exploration with walking and biking estimates.

Highlights
  • Offline map and compass
  • Nearby event finder
  • Full text search for camps and events
  • Real-time Playa address
  • Event filtering
  • Walking and biking estimates
Features
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iBurn is back for 2026! iBurn is an offline map, compass, and guide for the Burning Man art festival, crafted with love as a gift for the community. We hope you like it! Features: * Nearby Mode: Quickly find what's happening around you right now * Full Text Search: Try "bacon" or "coffee" * Geocoder: Always shows your current Playa Address (e.g. 6:30 & B) * Easy access to Favorites * Walking & Biking Estimates * Compass mode * Event filtering * Every public listing for Art Camps & Events (from PlayaEvents API) * Works on iPhone & iPad Want to help us make it even better? Get involved! iBurn is free and open source: https://github.com/iBurnApp/iBurn-iOS --------------- Note: Camp locations are restricted until the gates open due to Burning Man Org restrictions. The passcode will be released to the public on Sunday at 12:01am. Don't worry too much, the app should also automatically unlock itself once you're there. Follow @iBurnApp on Twitter or Facebook for this year's passcode, or ask a Black Rock Ranger, Playa Info or Burning Man Staffer. (This app is not affiliated, endorsed, or verified by Burning Man Project.)

About

Naviguesser

Features
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Naviguesser is an unofficial compass and planner for Burning Man. It exists to keep you off your phone. BM has thousands of events. Reading all of it on a small screen, then standing around deciding, is time you could have spent out there. BEFORE YOU GO — get excited! See what the playa provides this year: swipe through camps, art, and events — one card at a time, simple flow, no menus. Build a plan in minutes. Invite your campmates to trade picks and plan together. ON THE PLAYA Open the app and spin the compass dial. It chooses a cool destination for you and points there. Spin again to go somewhere else. The app looks for great destinations that are close by and on your way. ON YOUR WRIST Turn your Apple Watch into a magical device that leads you to the next adventure — bike-friendly, no phone required. Naviguesser works offline once events have synced. Event, art and camp data comes from the official Burning Man schedule. This app is not affiliated, endorsed, or verified by Burning Man Project.

Screenshots

iBurn 20263 screens
Naviguesser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iBurn 2026 at every 5 days against Naviguesser's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBurn 2026 ships an update every 5 days, Naviguesser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iBurn 2026 versus Naviguesser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBurn 2026Naviguesser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChris BallingerEvgeny Balashov

Bugs and requests

iBurn 2026

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • GPS tracking not working consistently for all users
  • Issues with syncing event data and schedules

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to drop pins and share locations with friends
  • Improve search functionality with more filters and sorting options
  • Integrate public comments and reviews for events and camps
  • Allow users to sync their personal contacts and schedules

Naviguesser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBurn 2026

No in-app purchases

None

Naviguesser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBurn 2026 free?
iBurn 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Naviguesser free?
Naviguesser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBurn 2026 or Naviguesser have ads?
Neither iBurn 2026 nor Naviguesser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBurn 2026 or Naviguesser?
iBurn 2026 ships an update every 5 days, and Naviguesser every 10 days. Most recently, iBurn 2026 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Naviguesser on October 31, 2026.

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