# Sygic vs Maplet

The clearest difference is rating: Sygic at 4.5 against Maplet's 3.8. Sygic also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 4) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). Maplet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sygic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months and Maplet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sygic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sygic has 57K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Sygic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Maplet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sygic ships an update weekly, Maplet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sygic | Maplet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sygic-gps-navigation-3d-maps/id585193266/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplet-map-location-bookmarks/id6748853120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sygic a. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306486843) | [Gemsheer Chalil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777244155) |

## What reviewers say

### Sygic

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

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Navigation, #203 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


### Maplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplet-map-location-bookmarks/id6748853120)

Save and organize locations with photos, notes, and voice memos. Plan routes, track journeys, and access advanced GPS tools. Share and import data seamlessly, all while working offline and respecting your privacy.

**Highlights:** Save places with photos, notes, and voice memos, Organize bookmarks into folders and tags, Plan and optimize multi-stop routes, Live compass overlay and arrival alerts, Import GPX, KML, and CSV files, Open locations in any map app, Offline functionality with iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maplet Pro: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Maplet Pro: Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Maplet Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sygic free?

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

### Is Maplet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sygic or Maplet?

Sygic is rated higher. Sygic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Maplet averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sygic or Maplet have ads?

Sygic shows ads; Maplet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sygic or Maplet?

Sygic ships an update weekly, and Maplet fortnightly. Most recently, Sygic was updated on November 10, 2026 and Maplet on November 8, 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.*