# CityGuide GPS vs MapFactor Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: MapFactor Navigator at 4.7 against CityGuide GPS's 3.0. MapFactor Navigator also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 16%) and ratings volume (838 vs 6). CityGuide GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CityGuide GPS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MapFactor Navigator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 838 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of CityGuide GPS's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's.

CityGuide GPS ships an update every 3 months, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CityGuide GPS | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityguide-gps-navigator/id432887661/reviews) | **[4.7 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **838** |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GEOPHONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096162401) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### CityGuide GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityguide-gps-navigator/id432887661)

Navigate cities with real-time traffic updates and automatic map refreshes. Get informed about traffic jams, speed limits, and road changes. Offers smart voice search and route suggestions for a smoother journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic map updates, Real-time traffic information, Traffic jam avoidance, Alternative route suggestions, Smart voice search, GPX waypoint import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps of SZFO (CityGuide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maps of CFO (CityGuide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maps of PFO (CityGuide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maps of UFO (CityGuide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maps of JFO (CityGuide) | $7.99 | one-time |
| CityGuide 2 capitals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Maps of Russia (CityGuide) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Maps of Russia regions (CityGuide) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Maps of Azerbaijan Republic AZ | $15.99 | one-time |
| Maps of Mongolia CG | $29.99 | one-time |


### MapFactor Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050)

Navigate over 200 countries offline with turn-by-turn voice guidance, speed limit alerts, and camera warnings. Plan door-to-door routes for various transport modes and customize your navigation experience with favorite places and route avoidance.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 200+ countries, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Speed limit and camera warnings, Door-to-door route planning, Multiple routing modes (car, bus, bike), Points of Interest (POI), 2D/3D map display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| America | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium: Head-Up Display | $2.99 | per year |
| America | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Searching Online: 1 Year | $3.49 | per year |
| Premium: Alternative Routes | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium: Mega Pack | $6.99 | per year |
| America | $8.49 | per year |
| Latin America | $12.99 | per year |
| North America & Mexico | $12.99 | per year |
| All Premium Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Colorful app
- 🚀 Great offline navigation
- 🚀 Excellent mapping and GPS
- 👍 Good app overall
- 👍 Reliable and flawless system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't let you open GPX files
- 🐛 Clunky and slow on iPhone
- 🐛 Unintelligible instructions
- 🐛 Archaic address search
- 🐛 Can't save addresses or favorites

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work after map download
- Can't set home address properly
- Doesn't recognize many addresses
- Continuous map download loop
- Doesn't allow entry of street numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/import favorites
- Larger house numbers on maps
- Show all favorites on the map
- Prefill favorite name when editing
- Better voice navigation and street announcements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CityGuide GPS free?

CityGuide GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

MapFactor Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CityGuide GPS or MapFactor Navigator?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. CityGuide GPS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 838 ratings.

### Do CityGuide GPS or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; CityGuide GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, CityGuide GPS or MapFactor Navigator?

CityGuide GPS ships an update every 3 months, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, CityGuide GPS was updated on November 10, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on November 11, 2026.

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