Yandex Navi vs SOCAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yandex Navi
This navigation app provides real-time traffic updates, route optimization for multiple stops, and offline map support. It also offers features for paying for parking and fuel, and can tailor routes for specific vehicle types.
- Real-time traffic avoidance
- Multi-stop route optimization
- Offline map downloads
- In-app parking payments
- In-app fuel payments
- Vehicle-specific routing
- Voice notifications
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Yandex Navigator is the perfect companion for drivers. It helps you find your way around the city with fast, convenient directions that avoid traffic jams and road closures. If road conditions change, Yandex Navigator adjusts your route on the fly. No surprises on the road Get detailed directions as you drive and find out about road conditions ahead of time. The app warns you about traffic, speed limits, cameras, and road closures. It also lets you know when there’s an upcoming turn or complex intersection. And since it does that using voice notifications, you can keep your eyes on the road. Get multi-stop directions There’s no need to waste time planning the most efficient routes if you need to make multiple stops along the way. Let Yandex Navigator do the work for you. Plan a route with 4-10 stops and tap "Optimize." Yandex Navigator will reorder them to make the route as quick and convenient as possible. Get your bearings anywhere No matter where you are, Yandex Navigator shows you how to get to where you need to go. Search for restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, gas stations, pharmacies, stadiums, law firms, or anything else, navigating there quickly and stress-free. Never get lost offline Find places and plan routes even without a connection once you’ve downloaded offline maps for your city or region. Pay for parking Look for convenient parking spots near your destination. And since you can pay for them right from Yandex Navigator, you don’t need other apps. Pay for fuel Choose your fuel type, select how much you need, and pay for it without leaving the app. Just tap the fuel tank button, and you'll see all nearby gas stations along with their available payment options. Steer clear of poor road conditions Turn on "Avoid bad and unpaved roads" in the route parameters or app settings. Yandex Navigator will guide you along smooth, paved roads wherever possible. Plan your trips ahead of time Adjust departure date and time settings to see how long your route is in advance. For example, you can plan how to get to the airport the evening before your flight by setting the departure date for the next day. Yandex Navigator shows how long it usually takes to drive that route at that time, taking into account the usual traffic conditions. You'll definitely get there on schedule. Get directions tailored to your vehicle If you're driving a truck or other freight vehicle, select "Add truck" in the app settings and describe your vehicle's characteristics. Yandex Navigator will get directions that account for any weight, size, or emission limitations. Monitor traffic in real time Yandex Navigator updates your route details when traffic conditions change. You can also add widgets to your phone’s home screen that show traffic levels for your favorite routes so you can keep track of them even without opening the app. See your route laid out in front of you Yandex Navigator is available for CarPlay, making it easy to follow your route on the screen in front of you without getting distracted by your phone. To make that work, you'll need a Yandex Plus subscription. The app works in Russia, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan. Terms of Use: apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: yandex.com/legal/confidential
SOCAR
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SOCAR Station Finder will help you find SOCAR retail stations and SOCAR shops. It allows to find stores and shops based on nearest location and on specific filtering options, such as: • Retail stations • Convenience shops • Car wash • Wireless internet • LPG • High speed pumps You can also search/filter stations offering special fuels, restrooms, acceptance of cards payment, and other station information. After selecting a retail site or shop, the SOCAR Station Finder provides maps and directions. SOCAR Station Finder also shows the latest SOCAR news and SOCAR product promotions. It does not provide information on gas prices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SOCAR at none against Yandex Navi's shown. SOCAR also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Yandex Navi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yandex Navi ships an update weekly, SOCAR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yandex Navi | SOCAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #92 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 864 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading | SOCAR Energy Holdings AG |
Bugs and requests
Yandex Navi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Malfunctioning GPS tracking
- Incorrect route calculations
- Disappearing saved locations
Requested features
3 requests- Support for Apple CarPlay
- Ability to customize voice assistant
- Offline map downloads
SOCAR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yandex Navi
No in-app purchases
SOCAR
No in-app purchases







