# Avenza Maps vs Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Avenza Maps at 129K against Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation's 258. Avenza Maps also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Avenza Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 129K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 54% of Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [4.4 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurviger-motorcycle-navigation/id6473445827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 335 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [KURVIGER GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718774303) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Navigation, #71 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Real-time GPS position and direction, Record GPS tracks, Add photos and notes to locations, Import custom maps, Map Store with professional maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Pro | $169.99 | per year |
| Forest Service Topo Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garmin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BaseImage, LLC Map Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Western Michigan University Map Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R5 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R6 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map the Xperience Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| National Geographic Map Product | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
- 📥 Offline maps
- 💾 Ability to download maps
- 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
- 💰 Expensive maps
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Maps disappearing after updates
- Airdrop functionality issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Improved map search and discovery
- Easier map management and organization
- Ability to export/share recorded tracks


### Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurviger-motorcycle-navigation/id6473445827)

Plan and navigate scenic, curvy motorcycle routes with voice guidance and offline maps. Discover motorcycle-friendly points of interest and easily share your adventures. Enhance your tours with cloud synchronization and premium features for an unforgettable riding experience.

**Highlights:** Curvy route planning, Voice-guided navigation, Offline maps, Motorcycle-friendly POIs, Cloud synchronization, Route transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kurviger Tourer Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Kurviger Tourer+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Kurviger Tourer Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Kurviger Tourer+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Highly customizable routes
- 🚀 Outstanding route generation
- 👍 Innovative features
- 💰 Fair pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 👎 Not intuitive to use
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking CarPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during navigation
- Route calculation errors
- Inability to attach GPX files

**Requested features**

- Speed limit display
- More POI integration
- Improved offline navigation
- Easier route editing on mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avenza Maps free?

Avenza Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation free?

Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation?

Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation averages 4.4 from 258 ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation?

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation monthly. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kurviger Motorcycle Navigation on November 8, 2026.

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