Comparison

CoPilot GPS Navigation vs HeadRoom Nav

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

Head to head
About

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Offline voice-guided navigation
  • Truck-specific routing (low bridges, restrictions)
  • RV-specific routing (vehicle size)
  • Real-time traffic and rerouting
  • Millions of pre-loaded Places
  • Multiple route options
  • Lane indicator arrows
Features
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Built for you, the driver. Whether you are behind the wheel of a car, a professional truck driver with profits tied to your time on the road or an RVer exploring the country - CoPilot has got you covered. Trusted by millions of drivers globally and many of the world’s leading delivery fleets, CoPilot GPS is designed to meet the needs of all driver and vehicle types to help you safely navigate the roads. Let us help make it productive and enjoyable. Includes 14 days FREE voice-guided offline navigation, route planning and traffic. Try the app without any commitment and if you like it, you can subscribe at anytime. TRUCK NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Keep out of trouble by avoiding low bridges and truck-restricted roads with PC*MILER routing • Driver-friendly non-distracting guidance in cab, so you can concentrate on the road • Plan trips that are optimized for your vehicle and load • Save money avoiding fines, out-of-route mileage and reduce fuel usage • Deliver on time and get precise ETAs with real-time traffic • Live and predictive parking insights for truck stops and rest areas to help you save time and stay on schedule • Map display provides more visual cues including satellite imagery, • 3D buildings and detailed house numbering CAR NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC • Find your best way with a choice of up to 3 routes • Drive confidently without a mobile signal with automotive-grade offline maps • Discover what’s around you with millions of pre-loaded Places • Avoid delays with real-time traffic and automatic rerouting around congestion* • Explore any place, anywhere, in any way with maps of the world** • Apple CarPlay connectivity for a seamless navigation experience RV NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Routes and directions designed for RVs based on your vehicle size • Never get stranded again with reliable offline maps • Search millions of preloaded Places including campgrounds and rest areas • Know your turn ahead of time with lane indicator arrows & exit sign information For detailed map coverage, check out copilotgps.com/map-coverage STAY CONNECTED facebook.com/copilotgps | Twitter: @copilotgps NOTES *Requires a mobile internet connection **Requires additional map upgrade ***Not available in all regions To find out more about the maximum dimensions for your RV navigation, visit our support center support.copilotgps.com (height 14ft, width 102in, total length 45ft, weight 26,000lbs). Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life For full details of our terms of use please visit https://copilotgps.com/eula/

About

HeadRoom Nav

Navigate safely with turn-by-turn directions tailored for tall vehicles. This app uses real-time bridge monitoring and a comprehensive clearance database to avoid low underpasses and hazards, ensuring your journey is secure.

Highlights
  • Height-aware turn-by-turn routing
  • Real-time bridge and underpass monitoring
  • Instant clearance alerts
  • Comprehensive bridge clearance database
  • Vehicle profile setup
  • US road network coverage
Features
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HeadRoom is the essential navigation companion for truck drivers, RV owners, and anyone hauling oversized loads. Built by Low Clearance Map, the team behind the most comprehensive bridge clearance database in the world, HeadRoom combines real-time bridge monitoring with clearance-aware routing so you always know what's ahead before you get there. Why HeadRoom? Standard navigation apps are built for passenger cars. They have no idea your rig is 13'6" tall. HeadRoom does. Every route it suggests accounts for your vehicle's height, keeping you away from low bridges, underpasses, and clearance-restricted roads that could stop your trip cold or cause serious damage. Only HeadRoom is powered by Low Clearance Map's industry-leading database, built from years of real-world data collection and continuous updates. No other app comes close. HeadRoom on CarPlay Take HeadRoom straight to your dash. The full clearance-aware experience runs right on your vehicle's display, with bridge markers, SafeRoute turn-by-turn directions, and Sentry Mode alerts shown big, bright, and glanceable, so your eyes stay on the road and your phone stays in your pocket. Sentry Mode: Real-Time Bridge Monitoring HeadRoom's Sentry Mode continuously monitors bridge clearance data across the country so you get the most current information available. When conditions change or a clearance is flagged, you'll receive an alert before it becomes your problem. Sentry Mode runs quietly in the background, watching the road ahead so you don't have to. SafeRoute: Clearance-Aware Routing Enter your vehicle height and let SafeRoute do the rest. Our routing engine calculates paths that avoid low-clearance hazards, giving you turn-by-turn directions you can actually trust. Whether you're crossing the country or running a local delivery route, SafeRoute finds the safest path for your specific vehicle every single time. Built for the People Who Drive for a Living HeadRoom was designed with real truckers and RV drivers in mind. The interface is clean, readable at a glance, and built to work the way you actually drive. No clutter, no unnecessary features, just the clearance information and routing you need to get where you're going safely. Key Features Sentry Mode: real-time bridge and underpass monitoring with instant alerts SafeRoute: height-aware turn-by-turn routing that avoids low-clearance hazards The world's most comprehensive bridge clearance database, powered by Low Clearance Map Simple vehicle profile setup with your specific height Coverage across the US road network Optimized for both commercial truckers and RV travelers Who Uses HeadRoom? Long-haul and regional truck drivers RV and motorhome owners Delivery drivers operating larger vehicles Anyone towing tall equipment or trailers Drive With Confidence A single bridge strike can total your rig, shut down a highway, and end your day in the worst possible way. HeadRoom puts the information you need right in your hands, so every mile you drive is a mile you drove smart. Download HeadRoom today and take the guesswork out of height-restricted roads. $4.99/month or $45/year. Try it for free for 7 days. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CoPilot GPS Navigation4 screens
HeadRoom Nav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HeadRoom Nav at 4.6 against CoPilot GPS Navigation's 3.5. HeadRoom Nav also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). CoPilot GPS Navigation's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CoPilot GPS Navigation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and HeadRoom Nav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeadRoom Nav holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoPilot GPS Navigation has 2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of CoPilot GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 0% of HeadRoom Nav's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, HeadRoom Nav every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CoPilot GPS Navigation versus HeadRoom Nav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoPilot GPS NavigationHeadRoom Nav
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2K ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Maps Ltd.Brad Farrell

Customer experience

CoPilot GPS Navigation

All ratings2,023 ratings
Positive59.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative49.2%

HeadRoom Nav

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Routing errors and incorrect directions
  • Subscription issues and loss of paid features
  • Incompatibility with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
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  • Incorrect address and POI data
  • Issues with lane guidance and turn notifications

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add compass feature
  • Improve search functionality
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Improve route planning and optimization
  • Add satellite view
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  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Improve speed limit accuracy
  • Add ability to import GPX files
  • Improve voice control and audio integration

HeadRoom Nav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$8.991 Month
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year of ActiveTraffic™2 variants$9.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Car Navigation$13.991 Year
  • 1 Year Car Navigation$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$27.491 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$90.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maps of the World$26.99
2 purchases

HeadRoom Nav

Subscriptions2
  • HeadRoom Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • HeadRoom Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is CoPilot GPS Navigation free?
CoPilot GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeadRoom Nav free?
HeadRoom Nav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CoPilot GPS Navigation or HeadRoom Nav?
HeadRoom Nav is rated higher. CoPilot GPS Navigation averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while HeadRoom Nav averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do CoPilot GPS Navigation or HeadRoom Nav have ads?
Neither CoPilot GPS Navigation nor HeadRoom Nav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoPilot GPS Navigation or HeadRoom Nav?
CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, and HeadRoom Nav every 5 days. Most recently, CoPilot GPS Navigation was updated on September 24, 2026 and HeadRoom Nav on September 21, 2026.

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