Comparison

Sygic vs Yango Maps

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

Head to head
About

Sygic

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
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Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps is innovative GPS navigation app with monthly-updated offline maps and with precise live traffic & speed camera alerts, both updated in real-time. It‘s trusted by more than 200 million drivers worldwide. Offline 3D maps are stored on your phone for GPS navigation without an internet connection. We update the maps multiple times per year for free, so that you can always rely on Sygic GPS Navigation. NAVIGATE ANYWHERE, EVEN WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION • 3D Offline maps of all countries in the world, from TomTom and other providers • Free map updates multiple times per year • Voice-guided GPS navigation with precise directions and spoken street names • Millions of interesting Places (POI) • Pedestrian GPS navigation with walking directions and tourist attractions (POI) • Customize your navigation arrow. Try everyday car, van or even formula. ESCAPE THE TRAFFIC • Avoid traffic jams with the most accurate real-time traffic information with data collected from more than 200 million users worldwide* STAY SAFE • Advanced safety features make driving in unfamiliar territories easier • Speed limit warnings show you the current speed limit and the upcoming speed limit changes • Dynamic Lane Assistant guides you into the correct lane • Head-up Display (HUD) projects navigation onto the windshield of your car, making driving at night safer • Dashcam records the road ahead and automatically saves a video in case of an accident • Real View Navigation is an augmented reality feature for even better and safer driving experience • Real-time route sharing lets you share your estimated time of arrival & current position on a map* • Compatible with CarPlay - all navigation features on your car’s built-in display. • Cockpit shows you the real-time performance of your car. • Wrong-way warning (in partnership with Bosch)**. If you are driving in the wrong way or someone is driving in the opposite direction, we will warn you.* MOTORBIKE MODE Switch to a professional motorbike navigation profile built for two wheels: • Twisty Routing: Skip highways for the best curves and hills. • Glove-friendly UI: Large buttons and high contrast for easy use. • Lean & Elevation: Real-time side tilt and route altitude tracking. • Safety Alerts: Glowing screen edges for speed limits and hazards. • Offline Maps: Reliable motorbike GPS without mobile signal. SAVE MONEY ALONG YOUR ROUTE • Park easily with parking place suggestions and live info about prices and availability* • Set your fuel type and fill up for the best price with live information about fuel prices* • Avoid speeding tickets with Speed camera warnings* • Save money on roaming charges with offline maps Try Premium+ for free! Free trial of all Premium+ features is available in the app. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Questions? Visit sygic.com/support. We’re here 7 days a week. Love Sygic? Rate us or spread the word at sygic.com/love. *Requires internet connection. Feature glossary: sygic.com/what-is Privacy Policy: www.sygic.com/company/privacy-policy Terms of Use: www.sygic.com/company/terms-of-use Note: Sharing videos from Dashcam is forbidden by law in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain. Note 2: Dashcam, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Real View are part of the new feature SmartCam. SmartCam merge all camera features into one. The SmartCam is a part of our Premium+ subscription. By installing, copying or using all or any portion of this software you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement: https://www.sygic.com/company/eula

About

Yango Maps

Navigate cities with ease using real-time traffic updates, public transport schedules, and walking routes. Get directions, avoid obstacles, and find parking or fuel stations. Offline maps are available for uninterrupted navigation.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic avoidance
  • Public transport schedules
  • Walking route optimization
  • Offline map downloads
  • Speed limit and camera alerts
  • CarPlay integration
Features
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Navigate the city easily, whether you're driving, walking, or using public transport. With our GPS-powered app, you can see your precise location and get convenient directions straight to your destination wherever you are — in Dubai, Baku, or any other city. The app shows you directions that avoid traffic, tracks bus schedules, and knows all those fast, easy walking routes that take you around obstacles. With Yango Maps, you get a stress-free driving experience with real-time updates on the road and clear instructions on how to navigate complex intersections. You'll get warnings about traffic jams, road closures, and speed limits ahead of time so you'll definitely get there on schedule. The app will also direct you to parking and fuel stations near your destination so that nothing stands between you and the places you need to go. You can get directions even without an internet connection — simply download an offline map for your city or region, and you'll never get lost offline. Yango Maps is also available in CarPlay so you can see your route laid out in front of you as you drive. This currently works in the UAE and Azerbaijan, and we'll add support for more countries in upcoming updates. Feel free to contact us at app-maps@yango.com

Screenshots

Sygic4 screens
Yango Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yango Maps at none against Sygic's 10. Yango Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 41%). Sygic's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 297) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Sygic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months. Yango Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sygic against 4.6 for Yango Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sygic has 57K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Sygic's written reviews are positive against 54% of Yango Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sygic ships an update weekly, Yango Maps fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sygic versus Yango Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSygicYango Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57K ratings)4.6 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews53.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57K — better297
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB818 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSygic a. s.Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading

Customer experience

Sygic

All ratings56,865 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2,615 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative46.4%

Yango Maps

All ratings296 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative32.1%

User reviews

Sygic

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Yango Maps

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🗺️ Superior lane guidance at complex intersections
  • 👍 Clearer UI compared to Google Maps and Waze
  • 📍 Accurate location tracking in Dubai
  • 🚨 Speed camera alerts and speed limit warnings
  • 🎯 Detailed road information and lane-specific navigation

Room to improve

  • 🌍 Limited global coverage outside Dubai/UAE
  • 📍 Incomplete location database compared to competitors
  • 🐛 Location tracking delays on CarPlay
  • 🔒 Premium subscription required for full CarPlay features
  • 📱 Missing road names and directional indicators

Bugs and requests

Sygic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Yango Maps

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Speed meter disappears when switching to other apps
  • Location display lag causing missed exits
  • Incomplete camera database leading to missed speed cameras
  • CarPlay compatibility issues on some devices
  • Inaccurate location display in some regions
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  • Exits not showing clearly in advance
  • Missing locations in search results
  • Inconsistent speed limit updates

Requested features

11 requests
  • French language version
  • Driver screen support for CarPlay
  • Expanded map coverage for India (especially Assam)
  • Global expansion beyond Dubai/UAE
  • Extended zoom duration (currently 10 seconds)
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  • Road name display on navigation screen
  • Oman map coverage
  • Improved POI search functionality
  • Country border display option
  • North America map improvement
  • Free CarPlay access without premium subscription

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sygic

Subscriptions8
  • Premium+ 3 Month subscription$12.493 Months
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$14.491 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$17.991 Year
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  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription7 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$19.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium+ 1 Year subscription$26.991 Year
None

Yango Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sygic free?
Sygic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yango Maps free?
Yango Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sygic or Yango Maps?
Yango Maps is rated higher. Sygic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Yango Maps averages 4.6 from 297 ratings.
Do Sygic or Yango Maps have ads?
Sygic shows ads; Yango Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, Sygic or Yango Maps?
Sygic ships an update weekly, and Yango Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Sygic was updated on November 13, 2026 and Yango Maps on November 13, 2026.

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