# EC Touch vs NaviMaps

The clearest difference is rating: NaviMaps at 4.3 against EC Touch's 2.2. NaviMaps also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 19%). EC Touch's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EC Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NaviMaps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NaviMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of EC Touch's written reviews are positive against 57% of NaviMaps's.

EC Touch ships an update every 6 weeks, NaviMaps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EC Touch | NaviMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-touch-appradio-and-appincar/id526657533/reviews) | **[4.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimaps-3d-gps-navigation/id892737063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motus Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/335474196) | [CE Info Systems Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/723492534) |

## What reviewers say

### EC Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-touch-appradio-and-appincar/id526657533)

Control popular media and navigation services from your car's touchscreen. Access music, videos, maps, and contacts with large icons and simple gestures for safer in-car use.

**Highlights:** YouTube access, Spotify integration, SoundCloud control, Offline maps and navigation, iPod music and video playback, Phonebook with contact pictures, NewsBlur article reading

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPod Video Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Address Book Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Place Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twitter Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| SoundCloud Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| YouTube Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Entry Level | $3.99 | one-time |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Level | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great car app
- 👍 Looks great on head unit
- 🚀 Promising app
- 👍 Easier to use than Pioneer's interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Many features don't work
- 💰 Paid features don't work
- 🐛 Useless app, don't waste time

**Reported bugs**

- Maps don't download properly
- YouTube and Spotify not working
- Contacts not syncing properly
- App crashes when trying to use features
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Improve maps and navigation
- Add Waze support
- Improve Spotify integration
- Add full screen video playback
- Improve web browser functionality


### NaviMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navimaps-3d-gps-navigation/id892737063)

This app offers accurate 3D GPS navigation with voice guidance for India and surrounding countries. It provides offline maps, live traffic updates, and detailed points of interest.  Syncs with in-car systems for a comprehensive navigation experience.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D GPS navigation, Live traffic updates, Turn-by-turn voice guidance, Detailed maps of India and surrounding countries, Junction views and driver alerts, Location and route sharing, Syncs with in-car navigation systems

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bangladesh Pro Guidance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nepal Pro Guidance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sri Lanka Pro Guidance | $4.99 | one-time |
| India Map Data Upgrade 2014.09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| India Map Data Upgrade 2015.04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bhutan Pro Guidance | $4.99 | one-time |
| India Pro Guidance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pioneer AppRadio | $17.99 | one-time |
| Maruti Suzuki Smartplay Studio | $25.99 | one-time |
| Jaguar Land Rover InControl™ | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🇮🇳 Proudly Indian app
- 🗺️ Good offline maps
- 📍 Accurate for India
- 🚗 Good traffic integration
- 💡 Useful for navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Outdated maps
- 🐌 Slow updates
- 📱 Old app design
- 🎛️ Difficult interface
- 🎚️ Small fonts

**Reported bugs**

- Offline maps not working
- Voice commands not working
- App not functioning after upgrade
- Infotainment system displays blank screen
- In-app purchased premium feature disappeared

**Requested features**

- Update maps frequently
- Improve app design and fonts
- Add Apple CarPlay support
- Improve offline map functionality
- Enable voice commands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EC Touch free?

EC Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NaviMaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EC Touch or NaviMaps?

NaviMaps is rated higher. EC Touch averages 2.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while NaviMaps averages 4.3 from 209 ratings.

### Do EC Touch or NaviMaps have ads?

Neither EC Touch nor NaviMaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EC Touch or NaviMaps?

EC Touch ships an update every 6 weeks, and NaviMaps every 2 months. Most recently, EC Touch was updated on November 10, 2026 and NaviMaps on November 11, 2026.

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