# Postmiles vs PatrolAxis Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: PatrolAxis Navigation at 5.0 against Postmiles's 4.3. PatrolAxis Navigation also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Postmiles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatrolAxis Navigation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Postmiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

PatrolAxis Navigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Postmiles has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Postmiles ships an update every 6 weeks, PatrolAxis Navigation daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Postmiles | PatrolAxis Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmiles/id6443652214/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolaxis-navigation/id6811529725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 224 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amarinder Grewal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648083403) | [Seven Sipe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811529727) |

## What reviewers say

### Postmiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmiles/id6443652214)

This navigation app assists California highway workers in locating postmiles on the state's highway system. It offers map-based searching, precise location finding, street-level views, and integrated directions to specific markers or bridges.

**Highlights:** Locate postmiles on CA highway system, Pan and zoom map for quick searching, Search with 10th of a mile accuracy, Street-level view with Look Around, Get directions to postmile markers or bridges, Lookup coordinates in decimals and degrees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PatrolAxis Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patrolaxis-navigation/id6811529725)

This navigation platform provides law enforcement with critical location data beyond basic routing. It offers real-time street identification, cross-street proximity, address awareness, and directional information, enhancing situational awareness during patrols and pursuits.

**Highlights:** Live street identification, Nearest cross street display, Block number and address awareness, Direction of travel indicator, Posted speed limit display, CarPlay and Apple Watch support, Squad connectivity and location sharing, Foot pursuit mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatrolAxis Pro | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Postmiles free?

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

### Is PatrolAxis Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Postmiles or PatrolAxis Navigation?

PatrolAxis Navigation is rated higher. Postmiles averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PatrolAxis Navigation averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Postmiles or PatrolAxis Navigation have ads?

Neither Postmiles nor PatrolAxis Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Postmiles or PatrolAxis Navigation?

Postmiles ships an update every 6 weeks, and PatrolAxis Navigation daily. Most recently, Postmiles was updated on October 30, 2026 and PatrolAxis Navigation on October 29, 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.*