Comparison

Navi DirectionsX vs Joseph Navigation

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

Joseph Navigation

This navigation app prioritizes congestion-free routes for a calmer driving experience, even if it takes a few minutes longer. It offers turn-by-turn guidance, live traffic updates, and a premium interface designed to reduce stress and enhance enjoyment on the road.

Highlights
  • Congestion-first routing
  • Calm, premium interface
  • Powerful destination search
  • Lane guidance
  • Real-time road alerts
  • Live traffic intelligence
  • CarPlay support
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Joseph is the world's first navigation app that prioritizes congestion-free routes over ETA. Designed to maximize driving freedom. Most navigation apps optimize around ETA first. Joseph is built for drivers who would rather avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic, reduce stop-and-go stress, and enjoy a calmer, more fluid drive, even when that route may take a few minutes longer. Joseph rethinks navigation around a simple but overlooked idea: the fastest route is not always the best route. Made for iPhone, Joseph combines search, routing, turn-by-turn navigation, live traffic intelligence, CarPlay, and privacy-first features into one experience. WHY JOSEPH • Congestion-first routing Joseph is designed to reduce time spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic and prioritize routes that keep you moving. • Live traffic intelligence Joseph is built on enterprise-grade infrastructure backed by 700 million devices worldwide to help identify better routes in real time and reduce stressful congestion. • Stay focused A minimalistic interface, smooth camera movement, advanced route visuals, and minimal distractions are central to Joseph's design philosophy. • Searching made easy Find destinations with fast, flexible search across over 375 million addresses, plus categories. • Clear instructions for every lane Joseph helps you prepare for upcoming turns and exits by showing which lane to use. • Real-time alerts for the road ahead Joseph can alert you to important conditions ahead on your route, helping you stay aware. • Turn-by-turn navigation Get clear, confident guidance with voice instructions designed to avoid over-talking, panic, and unnecessary noise. • CarPlay Use Joseph on CarPlay for a refined driving experience using your vehicle's infotainment system. • Privacy-first features Home, Work, Saved Places, and Recents are stored on device. Joseph does not sell user data or build tracking profiles around your driving. • On-device voice search Joseph never sends your voice to the cloud. By using SpeechAnalyzer for voice input, voice search is fast, private, and native to iPhone. JOSEPH PLUS Upgrade to Joseph Plus for unlimited navigation. JOSEPH PRO Joseph Pro includes everything in Joseph Plus, plus Pro 3D Map, dynamic lighting, and weather effects. A NEW WAY TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD -- and with total privacy. For those who value the journey. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.josephnavigation.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.josephnavigation.com/privacy-policy California Notice: https://www.josephnavigation.com/california-notice

Screenshots

Navi DirectionsX4 screens
Joseph Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joseph Navigation at 83% against Navi DirectionsX's 0%. Joseph Navigation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Navi DirectionsX's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Navi DirectionsX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Joseph Navigation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Navi DirectionsX ships an update every 3 weeks, Joseph Navigation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Navi DirectionsX versus Joseph Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavi DirectionsXJoseph Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBecomingSystemsMontclair Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Navi DirectionsX

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

Joseph Navigation

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Navi DirectionsX

One-time2
  • NO iAd$0.99
  • Send Locations$0.99
5 purchases

Joseph Navigation

Subscriptions5
  • Joseph Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Joseph Pro Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Joseph Pro Trial7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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  • Joseph Plus Yearly$214.991 Year
  • Joseph Pro Yearly$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Navi DirectionsX free?
Navi DirectionsX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Joseph Navigation free?
Joseph Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Navi DirectionsX or Joseph Navigation have ads?
Navi DirectionsX shows ads; Joseph Navigation does not.
Which is updated more often, Navi DirectionsX or Joseph Navigation?
Navi DirectionsX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Joseph Navigation weekly. Most recently, Navi DirectionsX was updated on October 10, 2026 and Joseph Navigation on October 25, 2026.

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