# CoPilot GPS Navigation vs Traffic Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Maps at 4.7 against CoPilot GPS Navigation's 3.5. Traffic Maps also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 34%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). CoPilot GPS Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoPilot GPS Navigation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Traffic Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Traffic Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of CoPilot GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 66% of Traffic Maps's.

CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, Traffic Maps monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoPilot GPS Navigation | Traffic Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copilot-gps-navigation/id504677517/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-maps-real-time-info/id891705758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 97 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trimble Maps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324327454) | [Little Mouse Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/429739400) |

## What reviewers say

### CoPilot GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copilot-gps-navigation/id504677517)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Truck Navigation | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Truck Navigation | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of ActiveTraffic™ | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Car Navigation | $13.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Car Navigation | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Year RV Navigation | $27.49 | per year |
| 1 Year RV Navigation | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Truck Navigation | $90.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Truck Navigation | $119.99 | per year |
| Maps of the World | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Excellent app for towing a caravan
- 🚀 Great for caravanning
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Excellent navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Doesn't support Apple CarPlay
- 🔍 Behind the times
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Outdated maps and POIs
- 🐛 Unreliable routing

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add compass feature
- Improve search functionality
- Add Apple CarPlay support
- Improve route planning and optimization
- Add satellite view


### Traffic Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-maps-real-time-info/id891705758)

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic information displayed on two customizable maps. Track your position, adjust zoom and map size, and choose orientation settings to optimize your driving view. Plan alternate routes to avoid congestion and rush hour.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic updates, Dual map display, Customizable map zoom and size, Vehicle bearing tracking, Location centering options, Pro version with Siri shortcuts and map styles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation | $1.99 | per month |
| Traffic Maps Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Navigation | $9.99 | per year |
| Traffic Maps Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Version Pro | Free | one-time |
| Version Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Motivating donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inspiring donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and inaccurate
- 🐛 Automatic recenter feature is annoying
- 🐛 Hard to use
- 🐛 Split screen is unnecessary
- 🐛 Frequently moves map without prompting

**Reported bugs**

- Frequently moves map without prompting
- Slow and inaccurate traffic information

**Requested features**

- Widgets for real-time traffic
- Option to disable automatic recenter
- Ability to view local traffic only


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoPilot GPS Navigation free?

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

### Is Traffic Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoPilot GPS Navigation or Traffic Maps?

Traffic Maps is rated higher. CoPilot GPS Navigation averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Traffic Maps averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do CoPilot GPS Navigation or Traffic Maps have ads?

Traffic Maps shows ads; CoPilot GPS Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoPilot GPS Navigation or Traffic Maps?

CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, and Traffic Maps monthly. Most recently, CoPilot GPS Navigation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Traffic Maps on November 1, 2026.

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