# Sygic vs NAV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAV at none against Sygic's 24. NAV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Sygic's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 5) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sygic sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months. NAV asks for nothing beyond the download.

NAV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sygic has 57K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sygic ships an update weekly, NAV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sygic | NAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sygic-gps-navigation-3d-maps/id585193266/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sygic a. s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306486843) | [Ronald Fella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884769281) |

## What reviewers say

### Sygic

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Navigation, #154 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 (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium+ 3 Month subscription | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $14.49 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium+ subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $19.49 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $19.99 | 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 | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium+ 1 Year subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Middle East Premium | Free | one-time |

**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


### NAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295)

This advanced driving companion offers real-time, multi-vector route scanning, allowing you to compare multiple paths and travel times simultaneously. It provides detailed pre-navigation briefings, adaptive camera controls, and live destination intelligence for a more informed journey.

**Highlights:** Strategic route scanning with multiple branches, Pre-navigation mission briefing, Adaptive camera intelligence, Live destination intelligence, ETA-specific weather forecasts, Driver-focused HUD with alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sygic free?

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

### Is NAV free?

NAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NAV is rated higher. Sygic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while NAV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sygic or NAV have ads?

Both Sygic and NAV show ads.

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

Sygic ships an update weekly, and NAV every 2 days. Most recently, Sygic was updated on October 26, 2026 and NAV on October 24, 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.*