Navi DirectionsX vs Maps And Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Maps And Navigation
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Maps And Navigation gets you where you're going with clear turn-by-turn voice directions, live traffic and smart driving tools, all in one simple app. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION • Voice guidance for driving, walking and transit • Automatic rerouting when you leave the route • Arrival time, distance and time remaining at a glance • Screen stays on while you navigate LIVE TRAFFIC & MAP STYLES • Real-time traffic on the map • Standard, satellite, hybrid and 3D views • Light and dark appearance SPEEDOMETER & SPEED ALERTS • GPS speedometer with max speed, trip distance and trip time • Set your own speed limit and get a voice and vibration alert when you go over it • Alerts keep working with the phone locked FIND MY CAR • Save where you parked with one tap • Walk back to your car with directions • Get a reminder when it's time to head back NEARBY PLACES & SEARCH • Find restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs, hospitals, pharmacies and more around you • Save favourite places • Set Home and Work for one-tap navigation WIDGETS, SIRI & MORE • Home Screen widget to navigate Home or Work • Siri Shortcuts: "Navigate Home", "Find My Car", "Open Speedometer" • Compass • Available in 14 languages PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for: • Unlimited turn-by-turn navigation • Next turn on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (Live Activity) • Speed alerts • Route options: avoid tolls and highways • Parking reminders • Unlimited search and nearby places • No ads Subscription info: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/maps-termsandcondition Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/maps-privacypolicy Note: Using GPS in the background for a long time can drain your battery faster.
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Verdict
Navi DirectionsX and Maps And Navigation are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Navi DirectionsX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Maps And Navigation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Navi DirectionsX ships an update every 3 weeks, Maps And Navigation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Navi DirectionsX | Maps And Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BecomingSystems | Varsha Patel |
In-app purchases
Navi DirectionsX
- NO iAd$0.99
- Send Locations$0.99
Maps And Navigation
- weekly$2.997 Days
- monthly$4.991 Month
- yearly$24.991 Year
Questions
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