Comparison

MapPath vs Tektal Navigation

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

Head to head
About

MapPath

This app allows you to record trips, measure distances, and establish directions on a map. It provides live tracking information like speed and altitude, and supports importing/exporting data in various formats. It offers advanced options for map types, traffic, and points of interest.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude data
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Establish directions with up to 30 steps
  • Import/export tracks and measures in KML, GPX, CSV
  • Display multiple tracks and measures simultaneously
  • Customizable map types and display options
Features
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***** STANDARD VERSION ***** This version of MapPath has 2 restrictions : - you can not record a trip more than a minute - you can not add more than 4 points in your measures The PRO version has no restrictions. ***** STANDARD VERSION ***** MapPath is an easy-to-use app allowing you to record your trips. It displays your track, your position and live information such as your speed, altitude and average speed/pace. MapPath is also an utility that allows you to establish directions, measure distances, surface areas and perimeters by dragging pins (points) on the map. # GPS Tracker Features : - record your run: time, distance, altitude, speed, average speed, average pace - pause and resume recording as needed - display your track on the map - display charts of your altitude, speed and pace - location and heading tracking - cut portion of the track - display simultaneously several tracks on the map - change color of each track on the map # Measures Features : - directions up to 30 steps - measure distances, surface areas and perimeters using pins (points) on the map - add point to your measure by taping and holding the map - display simultaneously several measures on the map - change color of each measure on the map # Import / Export Features : - import and export tracks and measures as KML, KMZ, ITN, GPX and CSV files # Options : - gps accuracy options - system of units options - map types selection : Apple standard & satellite (3D) maps, OpenStreetMap, OpenSeaMap and custom maps - options to show Traffic and Points of Interest # And also : - Dark Mode - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Widgets and Live Activities displaying informations about your current location or current tracking directly from your lock screen, home screen or the Dynamic Island (since iPhone 14) MapPath use iCloud to automatically keep in sync your tracks and measures across your devices. If you have any problem, suggestion, please feel free to contact me at contact@julienroze.fr Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Tektal Navigation

This GPS navigation app offers guidance in local African languages and dialects with multiple voice options. It provides real-time traffic avoidance and community-based alerts, functioning even without traditional addresses using its unique Tektag system. Users can also share their locations.

Highlights
  • Local language and dialect guidance
  • Multiple voice options
  • Real-time traffic avoidance
  • Community alerts
  • Address-free navigation (Tektag system)
  • Location sharing
Features
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L’application GPS en langues et dialectes locales, en plusieurs voix et qui vous alerte. Tektal est une application de navigation disponible en langues africaines et autres langues. Une application communautaire qui calcule votre trajet en temps réel tout en évitant les bouchons. Alertez et soyez alerté. Une application GPS qui vous donne le choix de votre langue et votre voix de guidage et qui vous propose les meilleurs endroits à découvrir. Tektal est la seule application GPS qui fonctionne avec ou sans adresse avec son système de Tektag. Tektal vous permet de partager vos positions.

Screenshots

MapPath4 screens
Tektal Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tektal Navigation at none against MapPath's 1. Tektal Navigation also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. MapPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tektal Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapPath ships an update every 2 months, Tektal Navigation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapPath versus Tektal Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPathTektal Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozéSeneNews.com

Customer experience

MapPath

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Tektal Navigation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapPath

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
None

Tektal Navigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapPath free?
MapPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tektal Navigation free?
Tektal Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapPath or Tektal Navigation have ads?
Neither MapPath nor Tektal Navigation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPath or Tektal Navigation?
MapPath ships an update every 2 months, and Tektal Navigation every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapPath was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tektal Navigation on September 30, 2026.

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