Comparison

GPS Brasil vs vAlerta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Brasil

Navigate Brazil with this free GPS app offering offline maps, live traffic alerts, and safety camera information. Discover nearby points of interest and receive voice-guided directions with spoken street names. Plan your routes efficiently and find parking easily.

Highlights
  • Offline Brazil maps
  • Live traffic information
  • Safety camera database
  • Voice-guided directions (TTS)
  • Points of Interest (POI) search
  • Share ETA
  • Lane assistance
Features
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More than 2 MILLION downloads in Brazil! GPS Brasil is the GPS navigation app developed by NDrive, that guides you wherever you want, easily and quickly. This app is FREE and includes Brazil map, SAFETY CAMERAS database and LIVE TRAFFIC information to find you the best routes available. With GPS Brasil you can navigate offline without any data consumption. No need to worry about your phone bill. Just navigate! You can also use GPS Brasil to search among the thousands of POIs (Points-of-Interest) available and displayed in the map and find NEARBY places, thanks to the included Foursquare database. GPS Brasil takes you everywhere. Download! Use It! Spread the word! ______________________________________________________________________ BENEFITS: - FREE navigation app with all features, including Brazil map. - FREE Live* traffic information. - Safety cameras database. - Access to the latest map updates. - Free Updates: Maps, Traffic info and POI ______________________________________________________________________ MAIN FEATURES: - Instant speed directly on screen; - Voice Search; - Share ETA (estimated time of arrival); - TTS (text-to-speech) - voice instructions including spoken street names and exit numbers; - Routes change according to current traffic conditions; - Choose your next restaurant, check prices and reviews and make a reservation before navigating; - Choose from several routing alternatives, before starting navigation; - 3D buildings; - Lane assistance for complex exit ramps; - Find a parking spot as soon as you arrive at your destination; - Navigate to a contact address stored on your phone; - Pedestrian mode; _______________________________________ Please note the following: • The first time you run the app, please connect your phone to a stable Wi-Fi network, so that you’re able to download your map right away. • Never let the navigation instructions interfere with your driving. • When using GPS Brasil while driving, never hold your phone on your hands. Place it on a standard holder, with a clear sky view. • Allowing GPS to run in the background for extended periods can lead to a significant reduction in battery life. *this feature requires internet access; cellular data charges may apply.

About

vAlerta

Features
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vAlerta – Segurança e agilidade em situações de emergência O vAlerta é um aplicativo desenvolvido para aproximar o cidadão da Guarda Municipal, proporcionando um meio rápido, seguro e eficiente de solicitar atendimento em situações de emergência. Após realizar o cadastro, o usuário passa a ter acesso ao botão de emergência, que permite enviar um alerta imediato à central da Guarda Municipal. Durante o acionamento, o aplicativo compartilha informações essenciais, incluindo a localização em tempo real, permitindo que as equipes identifiquem rapidamente a ocorrência e prestem atendimento com maior agilidade. Principais funcionalidades Acionamento de emergência com um toque Envie um alerta para a Guarda Municipal de forma rápida e simples quando precisar de auxílio. Compartilhamento de localização em tempo real Sua localização é transmitida durante o atendimento, facilitando a identificação do local da ocorrência e reduzindo o tempo de resposta. Cadastro seguro do usuário Mantenha seus dados atualizados para que a equipe responsável tenha acesso às informações necessárias durante um atendimento. Atualização contínua da localização Enquanto o atendimento estiver em andamento, o aplicativo poderá compartilhar sua posição para auxiliar as equipes de emergência. Interface simples e intuitiva Desenvolvido para que qualquer usuário consiga solicitar ajuda de forma rápida, mesmo em momentos de tensão. Importante O uso do vAlerta está disponível para cidadãos previamente cadastrados junto à Guarda Municipal participante. O aplicativo deve ser utilizado exclusivamente para solicitações legítimas de emergência. O uso indevido poderá estar sujeito às medidas previstas pela legislação vigente. Privacidade A localização do usuário é utilizada exclusivamente durante os atendimentos de emergência e conforme as permissões concedidas pelo próprio usuário, respeitando as políticas de privacidade e a legislação de proteção de dados. O vAlerta foi criado para oferecer mais segurança à população, tornando o contato com a Guarda Municipal mais rápido, eficiente e confiável quando cada segundo faz a diferença.

Screenshots

GPS Brasil4 screens
vAlerta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vAlerta at none against GPS Brasil's 10. vAlerta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Brasil sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. vAlerta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Brasil ships an update every 4 months, vAlerta every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Brasil versus vAlerta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS BrasilvAlerta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperKartaVELP TECNOLOGIA LTDA

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Brasil

One-time10
  • Monthly Traffic Subscription$0.99
  • Bumblebee (ícone GPS)$0.99
  • Mini Clássico$1.99
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  • Foguetão$1.99
  • Biplano$1.99
  • Barco de Pesca$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Annual Traffic Subscription$9.99
  • United States of America Map$19.99
  • South America Map$39.99
None

vAlerta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Brasil free?
GPS Brasil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vAlerta free?
vAlerta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Brasil or vAlerta have ads?
GPS Brasil shows ads; vAlerta does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Brasil or vAlerta?
GPS Brasil ships an update every 4 months, and vAlerta every 9 days. Most recently, GPS Brasil was updated on November 10, 2026 and vAlerta on November 5, 2026.

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