# HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation vs Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation at none against Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's 1. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Earth Navigation & Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 564 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's written reviews are positive against 51% of Magic Earth Navigation & Maps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Earth Navigation & Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation | Magic Earth Navigation & Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-wego-maps-and-navigation/id955837609/reviews) | **[3.9 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 564 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | #201 |
| Size | 254 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HERE Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755713104) | [Magic Lane International BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808449484) |

## What reviewers say

### HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-wego-maps-and-navigation/id955837609)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This free navigation app offers a fresh, intuitive design for local and global travelers. It provides turn-by-turn voice guidance for driving, walking directions, and public transport information in over 1,900 cities. Save favorite locations, add waypoints, and download offline maps for uninterrupted journeys.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Offline map downloads, Public transport information, Walking directions, Save favorite locations, Add waypoints to routes, Parking finder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline navigation
- 🗺️ Detailed and up-to-date maps
- 💨 Accurate speed limit and camera alerts
- 🌍 Works well for international travel
- 🔋 Low battery consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated POI data
- 🤖 Robotic and unnatural voice guidance
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🚗 Poor CarPlay integration

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing offline maps after updates
- Inability to download maps on mobile data
- GPS signal loss during navigation
- Incorrect routing and directions
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages and voice options
- Improve search capabilities, especially for offline use
- Enhance CarPlay integration with more features
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Implement a true offline driving mode without requiring a destination


### Magic Earth Navigation & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate your world with detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, biking, and walking. Enjoy real-time traffic updates and public transport information, all while prioritizing your privacy. Unlock advanced features with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 233 countries, Turn-by-turn navigation, Real-time traffic information, Public transport routing, Head-up Display (HUD) feature, CarPlay compatibility, Weather forecasts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline navigation
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚘 Works well with CarPlay
- 💡 Customizable map views and voices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated map data and speed limit information
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and address lookup
- 🚧 Routing issues, such as suggesting inappropriate roads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Unreliable voice guidance and lane assistance

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard obscures search results in CarPlay mode
- GPS signal issues and location jumps
- Inconsistent behavior when deviating from a route
- Crashes and freezes, especially after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to lock map orientation to North
- Improve search by allowing voice input and better location relevance
- Provide more detailed traffic information and rerouting options
- Integrate with more car systems beyond just CarPlay
- Offer more customization options for the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation free?

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Earth Navigation & Maps free?

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or Magic Earth Navigation & Maps?

Magic Earth Navigation & Maps is rated higher. HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Magic Earth Navigation & Maps averages 3.9 from 564 ratings.

### Do HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or Magic Earth Navigation & Maps have ads?

Neither HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation nor Magic Earth Navigation & Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or Magic Earth Navigation & Maps?

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Earth Navigation & Maps weekly. Most recently, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation was updated on September 26, 2026 and Magic Earth Navigation & Maps on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or Magic Earth Navigation & Maps?

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Magic Earth Navigation & Maps at #201. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*