# GPS Navigation vs GPS Navigation & Live Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Navigation & Live Map at 76% against GPS Navigation's 0%. GPS Navigation & Live Map also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Navigation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and GPS Navigation & Live Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Navigation & Live Map holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Navigation & Live Map has 761 ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 76% of GPS Navigation & Live Map's.

GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, GPS Navigation & Live Map every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Navigation | GPS Navigation & Live Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-get-direction/id6444224294/reviews) | **[4.4 (761 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-and-live-map/id6444534432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 120 | **761** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) | [Amit Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646075816) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-get-direction/id6444224294)

Navigate globally with real-time traffic updates, transit information, and local discovery. Find places to eat, drink, and explore, and never get lost again with automatic rerouting and saved favorite locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS navigation, Live traffic updates, Transit information, Local place discovery, Automatic rerouting, Favorite place lists

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Navigation One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Navigation One Month | $6.99 | per month |
| GPS Navigation Six Month | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| GPS Navigation One Year | $39.99 | per year |
| GPS Navigations Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### GPS Navigation & Live Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-and-live-map/id6444534432)

Navigate your journeys with real-time voice guidance, live maps, and traffic updates. Discover local points of interest, access offline maps, and utilize features like street view and a GPS tracker for comprehensive travel assistance.

**Highlights:** Voice navigation, Live maps, Real-time traffic alerts, Offline GPS maps, Location sharing, Street view, Speedometer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great for findings/exposure
- 👍 Useful for navigation and finding places
- 👍 Accurate GPS navigation
- 👍 Live navigation is useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Aggressive advertising
- 😠 No setting menu
- 😠 Charged immediately despite trial
- 😠 Does nothing when address is input

**Reported bugs**

- App does nothing when address is input
- Charged immediately despite trial cancellation

**Requested features**

- Change voice on GPs
- Change km to miles
- Add a setting menu


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Navigation free?

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

### Is GPS Navigation & Live Map free?

GPS Navigation & Live Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Navigation or GPS Navigation & Live Map?

GPS Navigation & Live Map is rated higher. GPS Navigation averages 4.1 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while GPS Navigation & Live Map averages 4.4 from 761 ratings.

### Do GPS Navigation or GPS Navigation & Live Map have ads?

Both GPS Navigation and GPS Navigation & Live Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Navigation or GPS Navigation & Live Map?

GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Navigation & Live Map every 5 weeks. Most recently, GPS Navigation was updated on October 27, 2026 and GPS Navigation & Live Map on October 27, 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.*