# Sygic vs GPS Live Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Sygic at 4.5 against GPS Live Navigation's 3.7. Sygic also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 168) and review sentiment (41% vs 27%). GPS Live Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sygic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months and GPS Live Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sygic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sygic has 57K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Sygic's written reviews are positive against 27% of GPS Live Navigation's.

Sygic ships an update weekly, GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sygic | GPS Live Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sygic-gps-navigation-3d-maps/id585193266/reviews)** | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **40.7% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sygic a. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306486843) | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) |

## What reviewers say

### Sygic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sygic-gps-navigation-3d-maps/id585193266)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Navigation, #190 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate anywhere with offline 3D maps and real-time traffic alerts. This app offers voice-guided directions, speed camera warnings, and advanced safety features like lane assistance and a Head-up Display. It also includes specialized modes for motorcyclists and features to help save money on parking and fuel.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D maps, Real-time traffic alerts, Speed camera warnings, Voice-guided navigation, Dynamic Lane Assistant, Head-up Display (HUD), Motorbike Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium+ 3 Month subscription | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $14.49 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $26.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps and navigation
- 👍 Good interface and features
- 🚗 Works well for driving
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🔋 Doesn't require data connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate maps
- 💰 Expensive with many paid add-ons
- 🤖 Poor voice guidance and instructions
- 🔍 Unreliable search and POI functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incorrect lane guidance and turn instructions
- Issues with GPS signal detection and positioning
- Compatibility problems with newer devices and iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved route recalculation and traffic avoidance
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Better integration with CarPlay and other platforms
- Regular and transparent map updates


### GPS Live Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719)

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

**Highlights:** Voice Navigation, Live Maps, Traffic Alerts, Street View, Nearby Places, Travel History, Digital Compass

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and route planning
- 📍 GPS tracking functionality works
- 👍 Good map quality for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or freezes
- ❌ Search functionality doesn't work properly
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data
- ⚙️ Difficult to find settings and customize features

**Reported bugs**

- White screen when searching for locations
- App redirects to App Store instead of functioning
- Incorrect location display (showing wrong country/language)
- Search returns 'no results' for valid locations
- Address labels are misspelled or incorrect

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or remove advertisements
- Settings menu for unit conversion (kilometers to miles)
- Speed display and overspeed warnings
- Alternative route suggestions
- 3D and live view modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sygic free?

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

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sygic or GPS Live Navigation?

Sygic is rated higher. Sygic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while GPS Live Navigation averages 3.7 from 168 ratings.

### Do Sygic or GPS Live Navigation have ads?

Both Sygic and GPS Live Navigation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sygic or GPS Live Navigation?

Sygic ships an update weekly, and GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. Most recently, Sygic was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Live Navigation on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*