Comparison

Useful Local Navigation HD vs Pathsure

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

Head to head
About

Useful Local Navigation HD

Quickly discover nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions using AR and map views. Save favorite searches and places, and get directions via popular mapping apps. Supports offline map downloads.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) view for directions
  • Search nearby places by keyword or category
  • Save favorite searches and locations
  • Offline OSM map downloads
  • Route guidance via Apple Maps or Google Maps
  • Import KML/KMZ files
Features
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Useful Local Navigation HD is optimized for iPad and helps you quickly find nearby places, including restaurants, shops, and sightseeing spots, around your current location or any point you choose on the map. Hold up your iPad and use the AR view to understand direction at a glance, even in unfamiliar areas. Over 500,000 downloads across the Useful Local Navigation series. With Useful Local Navigation HD, you can: - Find places quickly by tapping keywords in the list menu. - Save frequently used keywords as Favorite Search Words. - Set a search center point (orange marker) or use your current location (blue marker). - Sort search results by straight-line distance from the selected center point. - Move and set the search center from a selected destination using "@#" in the search box. - Use Google Place Search for high-quality place results. - Search by Google Place categories with Category Search, regardless of language. - Save Favorite Places by long-pressing a list item or long-pressing on the map. - Register your current location or search center point quickly with the Reg button. - Open detailed information for shops and facilities from the Detail button. - Start route guidance to your destination with the Navi button via Apple Maps, Google Maps app, or Google Maps web. Features: - A linked three-pane interface with AR view, map view, and place list. - AR direction guidance makes it easier to understand where results are located. - Move the map by typing "@placename" or "@address" in the search box. - Supports the URL scheme: aroundunavi:// - Footprints (pink location history markers) help you retrace your route and avoid getting lost. - Import KML or KMZ files from the web and view their spots offline after import. - Share your current location, search center point, or destination by email with map links, address information, and app launch URL. - Download and display offline OSM maps. Notes: - Recommended in areas with 3G, 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi coverage. - GPS location may be difficult to obtain in some environments, such as indoors. - Compass direction may be less accurate in some situations, such as inside trains or cars. - Continued GPS use can increase battery consumption.

About

Pathsure

Features
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Pathsure is the all-in-one trucking companion built for professional truck drivers across the United States and Canada. Whether you're on a long haul or managing local routes, Pathsure helps you find truck services, plan truck-smart routes, and stay connected β€” all from one app. FIND TRUCK SERVICES ON THE MAP Explore a detailed Mapbox-powered map showing over 20,000 businesses including fuel stations, truck repair shops, truck stops, towing services, rest areas, weigh stations, and mobile mechanics. Filter by service type, view business profiles with photos, hours, phone numbers, and customer reviews. TRUCK-SAFE GPS NAVIGATION Get turn-by-turn routing powered by HERE Maps, designed specifically for commercial vehicles. Routes are planned around your truck's height, weight and axle count, using known bridge heights and weight postings to help you steer clear of truck hazards. Always follow posted signs β€” the driver makes the final call. Includes Live Activity on your lock screen with your next turn, ETA and road warnings. AI VOICE ASSISTANT Talk hands-free while you drive. Pathsure's AI co-pilot uses real-time voice technology to search for nearby services, get weather and road condition updates, and navigate to destinations β€” all by voice. Supports English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, French, and more. ROUTE PLANNER WITH MULTI-STOP SUPPORT Plan trips with multiple stops for fuel, rest, repair, deliveries, pickups, and weigh stations. Save routes for future trips and optimize your driving schedule. TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND DOT 511 ALERTS View live traffic camera feeds along your route and receive DOT 511 transportation alerts for road closures, construction, weather advisories, and incidents across all US states and Canadian provinces. REAL-TIME FUEL PRICES Compare diesel and gas prices at nearby fuel stations to find the best deal and reduce your operating costs. FOR BUSINESS OWNERS β€” VENDOR DASHBOARD Pathsure is also a platform for truck service businesses. Claim or create your listing, manage your business profile, upload photos, respond to customer reviews, run promotions and deals, create ad campaigns, view analytics, and accept customer payments. Download Pathsure today and join thousands of truck drivers and businesses who rely on Pathsure every day. Pathsure helps you plan with the best data available β€” roads and postings change, so always follow posted signs, limits and local laws. Final routing and driving decisions rest with the driver. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pathsure Standard and Pathsure Premium are available as auto-renewable subscriptions with monthly (1 month) and yearly (1 year) options. Pricing is shown in the app before you purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically for the same period and price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pathsure.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pathsure.com/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Useful Local Navigation HD at none against Pathsure's 10. Pathsure's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pathsure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Useful Local Navigation HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Useful Local Navigation HD ships an update monthly, Pathsure every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Useful Local Navigation HD versus Pathsure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUseful Local Navigation HDPathsure
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size143 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkatapu.netDIALENSEARCH INC

In-app purchases

None

Useful Local Navigation HD

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pathsure

Subscriptions3
  • Pathsure Standard14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Pathsure Standard Yearly14 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • Pathsure Premium Yearly14 Days trial$999.991 Year
One-time7
  • $25 Ad Credits$24.99
  • $50 Ad Credits$49.99
  • Bronze Boost$49.99
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  • $100 Ad Credits$99.99
  • Silver Boost$99.99
  • Gold Boost$199.00
  • $250 Ad Credits$249.99

Questions

Is Useful Local Navigation HD free?
Useful Local Navigation HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathsure free?
Pathsure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Useful Local Navigation HD or Pathsure have ads?
Useful Local Navigation HD shows ads; Pathsure does not.
Which is updated more often, Useful Local Navigation HD or Pathsure?
Useful Local Navigation HD ships an update monthly, and Pathsure every 3 days. Most recently, Useful Local Navigation HD was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pathsure on November 5, 2026.

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