Comparison

CAR NAVITIME vs T map link

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

Head to head
About

CAR NAVITIME

This app provides advanced GPS navigation with real-time traffic updates and offline map capabilities. It offers specialized route planning for trucks and motorcycles, along with traffic camera notifications for safer driving. Users can also manage vehicle records and find parking or gas prices.

Highlights
  • Offline navigation
  • Real-time traffic updates
  • 3D Sky View display
  • Vehicle management records
  • Truck and motorcycle routing
  • Traffic camera notifications
  • Parking and gas price information
Features
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CAR NAVITIME is an elegantly designed car navigation app with offline navigation features. Maps and spot information are regularly updated with the latest information, and the navigation offered by the app takes into account traffic congestion in real time. ◆Monthly subscriptions include a one-month trial period for first-time users only◆ 【Special Features of CAR NAVITIME】 ■3D Sky View display mode that allows users to view the map over a large area ■"Vehicle management" feature that allows users to keep various records of their car ■Search for routes that are suited for trucks and motorcycles ■Traffic camera notifications that encourage safe driving ■Search for routes and receive real-time route diversion suggestions based on the latest traffic information and projections of future traffic volume ■Search for routes & voice-based navigation in areas where your device does not have network connection ■The latest maps & spot information ■Display traffic information on basic maps ■Real-time information on parking lot availability and gasoline prices ■Convenient display and use of maps on the big screen of iPads ■For other features, please visit the NAVITIME page from the link below http://products.navitime.co.jp/service/carnavitime/ios_sp.html ※1 Information on parking lot availability is only shown for supported parking lots. ※2 Gasoline prices are only shown for gas stations that provide this information. ■In-app Purchases - Subscription Plans ・Annual subscriptions cost 5,700 yen per year. ・The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account after you have completed the purchase. ・Subscriptions will be automatically renewed unless they are terminated at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. ・Subscription fees in the event of an automatic renewal will be charged no earlier than 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. ・Subscriptions can be managed by users at any time, and the automatic renewal of subscriptions can be disabled in their account settings. ・To disable automatic renewal or change its settings: Go to the "Settings" app > "My Apple ID" > "iTunes &App Store" > "Apple ID" > "View Apple ID" > "Subscriptions." ・Users may not cancel their subscription or request a refund when the current subscription period is still in effect. - Access ・30 days (600 yen) ■Regarding the rewards information published ・This information is provided by NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd. The information provided bears no relation to Apple Inc. in any way. Apple Inc. shall not be liable for any disputes arising from the use of the information provided. ■Privacy Policy Please refer to the following page for our privacy policy. https://iphone.carnavitime.driveapp.navitime.jp/iphone_carnavitime/article/article?type=15 ■Terms of Service Please refer to the following page for our terms of service. https://iphone.carnavitime.driveapp.navitime.jp/iphone_carnavitime/article/article?type=44 ■Important Notes ・Navigation assistance is not available for devices that do not support GPS, such as iPod touch and iPad Wi-Fi. ・Please refrain from using your mobile device or focusing excessively on the screen while driving, which can be very dangerous. ・Our company shall not be liable for any damages arising from accidents, etc., that users incur from following the directions suggested by this service. ・Please note that this app does not support route searches for large passenger vehicles (such as sightseeing buses). ・This app utilizes GPS in the background during navigation.   The continuous use of GPS in the background of your device may drain its battery significantly.

About

T map link

Connect your smartphone to your car's dedicated viewer to use navigation services. This app provides turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance directly on your car's display via a wireless WiFi connection.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to car viewer connection
  • In-car WiFi navigation
  • Mirroring of T map interface
  • Voice and screen guidance
  • Requires T map link app running
Features
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- 서비스 소개 T map link 앱은 스마트폰과 차량 전용 뷰어 단말을 연결하여, T map 서비스를 뷰어 단말에서 이용할 수 있는 미러링 서비스 입니다. 현재 전용 뷰어가 탑재된 차량 구매 시 이용 가능합니다. - T map link 앱은 스마트폰 전용 T map과 무관한 별도 앱 입니다. - 기능 소개 1. T map link 서비스는 차량 내에서 WiFi 무선 연결(스마트폰 핫스팟)을 통해 길안내를 제공합니다. 2. T map link 서비스는 T map과 동일한 화면과 음성 길안내 서비스를 뷰어 단말에서 제공합니다. 3. T map link 서비스는 T map v4.1 기반 서비스입니다. - 주의 사항 1. 원활한 서비스를 위해 길 안내 중 폰에서 T map link앱이 실행되고 있어야 합니다. 2. 터치 기능은 폰을 통해서만 가능합니다. 3. 백그라운드에서 GPS의 지속적인 사용으로 배터리 수명이 줄어들 수 있습니다

Screenshots

CAR NAVITIME4 screens
T map link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: T map link at 4.8 against CAR NAVITIME's 4.2. T map link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). CAR NAVITIME's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CAR NAVITIME sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. T map link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

T map link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of CAR NAVITIME's written reviews are positive against 6% of T map link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAR NAVITIME ships an update every 2 weeks, T map link every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CAR NAVITIME versus T map link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAR NAVITIMET map link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD.TMAP MOBILITY

Customer experience

CAR NAVITIME

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative29.7%

T map link

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CAR NAVITIME

Subscriptions7
  • 月額コース1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 月額プラスコース$9.491 Month
  • 月額住宅地図コース$17.491 Month
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  • カーナビタイム 定期購読(6ヶ月)$30.996 Months
  • 年額コース$50.991 Year
  • 年額プラスコース$90.991 Year
  • 年額住宅地図コース$154.991 Year
One-time3
  • 30 days ticket$4.99
  • 180日チケット$27.99
  • 365日チケット$46.99
None

T map link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAR NAVITIME free?
CAR NAVITIME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is T map link free?
T map link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CAR NAVITIME or T map link?
T map link is rated higher. CAR NAVITIME averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while T map link averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do CAR NAVITIME or T map link have ads?
Neither CAR NAVITIME nor T map link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAR NAVITIME or T map link?
CAR NAVITIME ships an update every 2 weeks, and T map link every 6 months. Most recently, CAR NAVITIME was updated on September 22, 2026 and T map link on September 23, 2026.

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