Comparison

Navi DirectionsX vs Map MateAI

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

Head to head
About

Navi DirectionsX

This navigation app provides route guidance for driving and walking, with features like enlarged intersection views and customizable alarm sounds. It supports voice commands for route searching and guidance, and allows saving points of interest and directions to iCloud.

Highlights
  • Enlarged intersection views
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Voice command integration (Siri)
  • Route guidance for driving and walking
  • Save and backup points of interest
  • iCloud backup for directions
  • Night mode map selection
Features
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Please leave the operation to the fellow passenger. Use of DirectionsX is at the user’s own risk. New feature: ・Display of an enlarged view at the intersection ・Specify alarm sound near the target point/destination/via point: You can specify any alarm sound near 150m and 400m from each point You can start/stop the route guidance by “Hey Siri” and “Navigation” and search a new route by “Hey Siri” and “Search a new route” on iOS12 above. Under the navigation the start point of a new route is the current location. On iOS13 you can define the shortcuts by app:shortcuts. On iOS12 you can use the shortcuts after you add the shortcuts at the settings of iOS ->Siri & Search. You turn on the switch(Search, Suggestions & Shortcuts) at the DirectionsX of the list below the "SIRI SUGGESTIONS”, if you can not find the shortcuts of DirectionsX. DirectionsX can search and display the route and instructions ,and provide the simple navigation. Searched route is available for driving, walk . Moved track can be displayed. Also the waypoints can be defined up to 8 points. You can save and backup the points of interest. The wayPoint can be saved as POI. You can select the information of the remained distance/time to the destination or nearest waypoint. Please tap on the information window at the bottom right on the navigation mode and switch between the destination and the waypoint. Please long-press on the information window at the bottom right and you can select the ETA/remained time and auto-toggle. The alarm sounds at about 400m from the landmark. Enlarged map at the cross road, alarm sound and saving data are added. You can save and upload to icloud the searched directions. The approaching reminder can set up at 100m and 500m. Improving Place searching. You can search the places that are near a displayed location. Search keys (bank, subway station, store etc.) are available. Tracking of estimated current location is turned off for 10 seconds if you want to view the other location of the map during under the navigation. Night mode of the map: You can select the dark/light mode of the map. Auto select mode is available on the navigation mode. Please turn on the switch at settings menu. Background Mode: You can save the track under the background mode turning on the switch at Settings at the Section of Background mode. Add-on: noAd The advertisement does not display. Add-on: Sending location Data This Add-on can send the current location data to app:DirectionsX on another iPad without GPS every 1 seconds. The purpose of this Add-on is the transmission of current locations to the app(DirectionsX on the device without GPS) at foreground or background state. This function supports to iPhone5 later, because it need to the tethering. This add-on makes DirectionsX on iPad/iPod without GPS to work as if it has GPS receiver. Sending Location data is available on background mode. So you can push the home button keeping sending location. usages as follows; 1. You connect your iPad without GPS receiver to iPhone that is available to the tethering by tethering. 2. Launch DirectionsX on the device without GPS. And tap "Start receiving locations" 3. Launch DirectionsX on the device with GPS. 4. Tap “Start send locations". 5. You can look the red arrow on the left side of DirectionsX without GPS when DirectionsX can receive the data of current location. 6. If pop up the window that indicates that directionsX can not be found, tap the "Stop receiving locations” button and tap "Start receiving locations" at action menu. DirectionsX stops sending the data when DirectionsX on the device without GPS is suspended or quitted. DirectionsX stops updating the location service at background if sending data is stopped. Notes:Please pay attention to the remaining amount of the battery. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life in similar to foreground.

About

Map MateAI

This navigation app helps you discover new places by providing smart suggestions based on your preferences. Easily find essential locations like pharmacies on duty and save your favorite spots for future visits. Explore with confidence using the interactive map and simplify your decision-making for outings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered location suggestions
  • Find pharmacies on duty
  • Save favorite spots
  • Interactive map navigation
  • Simplify decision-making
Features
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Struggling to decide where to go? Let our app guide you! Whether you're searching for a cozy café, an exciting spot to explore, or a pharmacy on duty, we’ve got you covered. Simply tell us what you're looking for, and our app will suggest the best places based on your input. Key Features: Smart Suggestions: Provide your preferences, and our app will suggest ideal locations near you. Find Pharmacies on Duty: Easily locate nearby pharmacies on duty at any time. Save Favorite Spots: Keep track of your favorite places and revisit them whenever you want. Interactive Map: Navigate and explore effortlessly with our user-friendly map. Simplify Your Choices: No more indecision – just ask, and we’ll guide you. Whether it’s a night out or finding essential locations, our app ensures you make the most of your time. Download now and start exploring with ease!

Screenshots

Navi DirectionsX4 screens
Map MateAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map MateAI at 100% against Navi DirectionsX's 0%. Map MateAI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Navi DirectionsX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Map MateAI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Navi DirectionsX ships an update every 3 weeks, Map MateAI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Navi DirectionsX versus Map MateAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavi DirectionsXMap MateAI
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsAhmet Erkin Arıkan

Customer experience

Navi DirectionsX

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Map MateAI

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Navi DirectionsX

One-time2
  • NO iAd$0.99
  • Send Locations$0.99
None

Map MateAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Navi DirectionsX free?
Navi DirectionsX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map MateAI free?
Map MateAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Navi DirectionsX or Map MateAI have ads?
Navi DirectionsX shows ads; Map MateAI does not.
Which is updated more often, Navi DirectionsX or Map MateAI?
Navi DirectionsX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Map MateAI every 6 days. Most recently, Navi DirectionsX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Map MateAI on November 4, 2026.

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