Comparison

NaviMaps vs Sirca Navigation

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

Head to head
About

NaviMaps

This app offers accurate 3D GPS navigation with voice guidance for India and surrounding countries. It provides offline maps, live traffic updates, and detailed points of interest. Syncs with in-car systems for a comprehensive navigation experience.

Highlights
  • Offline 3D GPS navigation
  • Live traffic updates
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance
  • Detailed maps of India and surrounding countries
  • Junction views and driver alerts
  • Location and route sharing
  • Syncs with in-car navigation systems
Features
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Never miss a turn with NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation. MapmyIndia now brings the most accurate car navigation system trusted by Maruti Suzuki, Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, Fiat & Mahindra to your device. NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation, an interactive maps and navigation app with voice direction. Get detailed maps of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka, powered by MapmyIndia. Save your mobile data as NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation doesn't require internet to function. With internet, get Live Traffic feed, Location & Route sharing via SMS, WhatsApp, Email & Facebook. INSTALL NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation today to get access to all Pro-Guidance features for FREE for 7 Days. Features Include:- • Junction Views - Visual aid to the driver at road junctions. • Driver Alerts & Realistic Signposts - Visual driver alerts for better situational awareness. • Live Turn-by-Turn voice guidance in English & 10 regional languages: Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil & Telugu* • Text to Speech - NaviMaps speaks out place names during voice prompts. • Unified Search: Search EVERYTHING from one interface with colour coded visual references. • Auto re-route navigation with voice will re-route you from the deviated course.* • Varied POI, down to the house no., also locate Petrol Pumps & Parking Places along the route.* • Detailed map coverage, realistic 3D Landmark, terrain & city models for better recognition* • FREE lifetime MAP UPDATES* • NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation can be synced with your in-car navigation system, making it into a fully-featured navigation system. NaviMaps supports connectivity with Maruti Suzuki Smartplay Studio™ Infotainment* • Offline maps, directions, local search and Online search on your device • Get up to 3 alternate driving routes & 1 pedestrian route. The route automatically updates you with Live Traffic (Internet required) • Location & route sharing through WhatsApp, SMS, Email & Facebook • Via internet, get live traffic & expected delay. • Multi-Stop routing to plan trips for leisure or business • Multi-touch map display • Two-finger swipe down to return to map view from any page or menu Maps:- Map of India is split into 32 different states which you can download as per travel plan. Download, remove & re-download maps as often as they like. • 6.54 Million+ kms of roads connecting 7850+ towns & 12 lakh+ villages • 40 Million+ Points of interest across the Country • 6500+ 3D Landmarks & 2D footprints in 950+ Cities • 15.5 Million+ house numbers for last mile navigation in 700+ cities • Lane Guidance in 1778+ cities along with national stretches Sri Lanka: • 135K+ kms of roads connecting 145 cities at street level with 42.4K+ towns & villages • 270K+ Points of Interest • 94 3D Landmarks & 2220000K+ 2D footprints in 8 Cities • Lane Guidance in 53 cities Nepal: • 182K+ kms of roads connecting 290 Cities at street level with 41.8K+ towns & villages • 218K+ Points of Interest Bangladesh: • 180K+ kms of roads connecting 290 Cities at street level with 45K+ towns & villages • 351K+ Points of Interest • 8.9Mn+ 2D footprints Bhutan: • 17800+ kms of roads connecting 27 Cities at street level with 700+ towns & villages • 7000+ Points of Interest Install NaviMaps: 3D GPS Navigation today. Note: Continued use of ANY GPS application running in the background can significantly drain your phone’s battery. Using a charger while navigating is recommended. * Requires purchase of Pro-Guidance in-app. For any app related issues and feedback, please mail us on (mailto:navimaps@mappls.com). We would love to hear from you.

About

Sirca Navigation

This navigation app provides turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, or biking. It allows users to search for destinations along their route and offers multiple search methods including by name, address, keyword, or map pin.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Search destinations along route
  • Map and list view options
  • Search by name, address, or keyword
  • Tap category icons for search
  • Drop pin on map for destination
Features
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Sirca is here to help you navigate a changing world. Whether you drive, walk, or bike, Sirca’s turn-by-turn navigation will take you to your destination with ease. Once you get going, it's simple to make a stop along the way! Once you have a final destination selected, Sirca allows you to search for destinations along your route. Sirca’s simple search design and clean, clutter-free map makes navigation a breeze. Search in either MAP VIEW or LIST VIEW or even toggle between both. Choose between 5 ways of searching: Tap a pre-existing category ICON (Gas, Food, Coffee, Grocery, or our changing Wildcard); Enter location by NAME, by ADDRESS, or by KEYWORD (hamburger, movie theater); or drop a PIN on the map to indicate a desired spot! Let Sirca do the work for you, so you can get where you’re going with what you need faster. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

NaviMaps4 screens
Sirca Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sirca Navigation at none against NaviMaps's 10. NaviMaps's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 24) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. NaviMaps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sirca Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NaviMaps against 4.2 for Sirca Navigation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NaviMaps has 208 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NaviMaps versus Sirca Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNaviMapsSirca Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (208 ratings) — better4.2 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings208 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCE Info Systems LimitedOn the Way, LLC

Customer experience

NaviMaps

All ratings207 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative23.8%

Sirca Navigation

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NaviMaps

One-time10
  • Bangladesh Pro Guidance$4.99
  • Nepal Pro Guidance$4.99
  • Sri Lanka Pro Guidance$4.99
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  • India Map Data Upgrade 2014.09$4.99
  • India Map Data Upgrade 2015.04$4.99
  • Bhutan Pro Guidance$4.99
  • India Pro Guidance$9.99
  • Pioneer AppRadio$17.99
  • Maruti Suzuki Smartplay Studio$25.99
  • Jaguar Land Rover InControl™$49.99
None

Sirca Navigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NaviMaps free?
NaviMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sirca Navigation free?
Sirca Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NaviMaps or Sirca Navigation?
NaviMaps is rated higher. NaviMaps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Sirca Navigation averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.
Do NaviMaps or Sirca Navigation have ads?
Neither NaviMaps nor Sirca Navigation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NaviMaps or Sirca Navigation?
NaviMaps ships an update every 2 months, and Sirca Navigation every 2 months. Most recently, NaviMaps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sirca Navigation on October 25, 2026.

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