Sygic vs Traffic Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline 3D maps
- Real-time traffic alerts
- Speed camera warnings
- Voice-guided navigation
- Dynamic Lane Assistant
- Head-up Display (HUD)
- Motorbike Mode
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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
Traffic Maps
This app offers a dual-map view for real-time traffic monitoring, allowing you to see both your immediate surroundings and distant traffic conditions simultaneously. It provides turn-by-turn navigation, route planning, and trip recording, with optional CarPlay and Apple Watch integration.
- Dual-map live traffic view
- Customizable map zoom and size
- Turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance
- Route planning with intermediate destinations
- Trip recording and playback
- CarPlay and Apple Watch integration
- Shortcuts automation
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See the traffic around you and ahead of you at the same time with two maps with live traffic, each with its own zoom level. Traffic Maps is designed to give you a quick view of traffic conditions while driving. Keep one map zoomed in on your surroundings and the other zoomed out to see traffic conditions further ahead. See that your usual highway exit is congested? Spot a traffic jam ahead? If you know the area, a quick glance may be all you need to choose a better route. TWO MAPS, ONE TRAFFIC VIEW - Follow your position on two maps simultaneously - Set a different zoom level for each map - Adjust the relative size of the maps, or use a single map - Choose between north-up and driving-direction views - Customize how the maps follow and center on your position - Your preferred map configuration is remembered for the next drive NAVIGATION AND CARPLAY Go beyond traffic monitoring with a complete set of driving and navigation features: - CARPLAY Use the dual-map live traffic view directly in CarPlay and navigate with turn-by-turn directions and lane guidance. Navigation information can also appear in the instrument cluster on compatible vehicles. - TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION Navigate on iPhone and CarPlay with clear driving instructions, lane guidance, speed limits and live traffic information. - PLAN AND PREVIEW ROUTES Create routes with intermediate destinations before you leave. Preview the route together with speed limits along the way. - RECORD YOUR TRIPS Record your journeys whether you are navigating or simply driving, and review your route and your speed throughout the journey. - APPLE WATCH Follow navigation instructions from your wrist, including upcoming manoeuvres and lane guidance. - SHORTCUTS AUTOMATION Use the app with Shortcuts to automate your driving routines. Open the app in CarPlay, start routes and automate other actions. - NO ADS Use all the available screen space for useful traffic and driving information without advertising interruptions. Traffic Maps can be used for free to view live traffic on two maps that follow your position as you drive. Traffic Maps Pro is available as an optional subscription and unlocks navigation, CarPlay, route planning and recording, Apple Watch integration, advanced Shortcuts support and an ad-free experience. Whether you already know the roads and simply want a better view of the traffic, or you need turn-by-turn navigation to your destination, Traffic Maps gives you the information you need while you drive. Continued use of GPS running in the background can significantly reduce battery life. Terms and Conditions: http://www.littlemousesoftware.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.littlemousesoftware.com/traffic-maps-privacy
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Verdict
Sygic and Traffic Maps both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Traffic Maps's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sygic's. Sygic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sygic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per 3 months and Traffic Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sygic against 4.7 for Traffic Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sygic has 57K ratings behind it against 6.5K, 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 66% of Traffic Maps's.
Sygic ships an update weekly, Traffic Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sygic | Traffic Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (57K ratings) | 4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57K — better | 6.5K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 457 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sygic a. s. | Little Mouse Software |
Customer experience
Sygic
Traffic Maps
User reviews
Sygic
From 57K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Traffic Maps
From 6.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Great app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow and inaccurate
- 🐛 Automatic recenter feature is annoying
- 🐛 Hard to use
- 🐛 Split screen is unnecessary
- 🐛 Frequently moves map without prompting
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
Traffic Maps
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequently moves map without prompting
- Slow and inaccurate traffic information
Requested features
3 requests- Widgets for real-time traffic
- Option to disable automatic recenter
- Ability to view local traffic only
In-app purchases
Sygic
- 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
Traffic Maps
- Navigation$1.991 Month
- Traffic Maps Pro$2.991 Month
- Navigation7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Traffic Maps Pro$14.991 Year
- Version ProFree
- Version Pro$4.99
- Motivating donation$4.99
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- Inspiring donation$9.99
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