Comparison

LocationsX vs Street Navigation

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

Head to head
About

LocationsX

Features
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LocationsX is a app that share the locations and messages via iCloud without the any registration. So you should sign in to iCloud and turn on iCloud Drive. Each group can contain the members up to a maximum of 6 members. The group is automatically deleted after a lapse of 36 hours since the last update of group information: 1 )You create the your group 2) You send the invitation mails to your friends. 3) Your friend taps the URL on the invitation mail of mail app and joined the group. Please copy and past the URL to Safari, if you do not use mail app of iOS So, LocationsX will launch and ask for your nickname. 4) Tap “start sharing” and you and your friend share the locations. 5) Tap “chat list” , you can show the messages from friends. 6) Write the message to the group and tap “send messages”. 7) Tap the portrait image in Group Info, you can select the photo for your portrait. It is displayed on the icon on the map. You can upload your location in the background if you turn on “Enable background update”. Notes:Please pay attention to the remaining amount of the battery. Continued use of GPS running in the background location sharing can dramatically decrease battery life in similar to foreground.

About

Street Navigation

This walking app combines map and street views to show you the real-world appearance of your route. Easily search for destinations by address or nearby points of interest. Plan your journeys with distance, time, and direction information.

Highlights
  • Map and street view integration
  • Destination search by address
  • Nearby point of interest search
  • Distance and time estimation
  • Direction of movement display
  • Walking and driving route options
Features
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his app links together the map and street views and allows users to check the actual appearance of the course they're on, making for a perfect walking app. Users can easily search for destinations by address or by searching for nearby shops or other facilities. Main Features - Check Distance and Time While Navigating - Display Direction of Movement - Route Search - Address Search - Search for Nearby Shops and Other Facilities - Choose Between Walking or Driving [About the Premium Plan (Ad-Free Subscription)] We offer a "Premium Plan" that removes all in-app advertisements, providing you with a smoother and more comfortable app experience. ● Price and Period $1.00 USD / month (Tax included) / 1 Month (Auto-Renewable) ● About Billing Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. ● Auto-Renewal and Cancellation ・Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. ・You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time after purchase by going to your iPhone Settings > Apple ID (Your Name) > Subscriptions. ● Important Notes ・Subscriptions cannot be canceled directly within the app or through the App Store app. ・Cancellations for the current billing period or prorated refunds are not supported. ● Terms of Service & Privacy Policy [https://houj.jp/Support/streetviewUnlimiteden.html]

Screenshots

LocationsX4 screens
Street Navigation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocationsX at none against Street Navigation's 1. Street Navigation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Street Navigation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. LocationsX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, Street Navigation every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LocationsX versus Street Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocationsXStreet Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—92 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsHideshi Otsuru

In-app purchases

None

LocationsX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Street Navigation

Subscriptions1
  • 広告削除$0.991 Month

Questions

Is LocationsX free?
LocationsX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Street Navigation free?
Street Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LocationsX or Street Navigation have ads?
Both LocationsX and Street Navigation show ads.
Which is updated more often, LocationsX or Street Navigation?
LocationsX ships an update every 6 months, and Street Navigation every 3 weeks. Most recently, LocationsX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Street Navigation on November 6, 2026.

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