# HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation vs MapFactor Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: MapFactor Navigator at 4.7 against HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's 3.7. MapFactor Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapFactor Navigator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 831 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator'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, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-wego-maps-and-navigation/id955837609/reviews) | **[4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 831 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HERE Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755713104) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation

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

**Currently charting:** #209 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


### MapFactor Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050)

Navigate over 200 countries offline with turn-by-turn voice guidance, speed limit alerts, and camera warnings. Plan door-to-door routes for various transport modes and customize your navigation experience with favorite places and route avoidance.

**Highlights:** Offline maps for 200+ countries, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Speed limit and camera warnings, Door-to-door route planning, Multiple routing modes (car, bus, bike), Points of Interest (POI), 2D/3D map display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: Remote Commands | $0.99 | per year |
| America | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium: Head-Up Display | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium: No Ads | $2.99 | per year |
| America | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Searching Online: 1 Year | $3.49 | per year |
| Premium: Alternative Routes | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium: Mega Pack | $6.99 | per year |
| America | $8.49 | per year |
| Latin America | $12.99 | per year |
| Middle East | $12.99 | per year |
| North America & Mexico | $12.99 | per year |
| South Asia | $12.99 | per year |
| Europe | $12.99 | per year |
| North and East Asia | $12.99 | per year |
| TomTom Africa | $12.99 | per year |
| Truck: North America & Mexico | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: South Asia | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: North and East Asia | $34.99 | per year |
| Truck: Latin America | $34.99 | per year |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| North America and Mexico | $20.99 | one-time |
| North America and Mexico | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Colorful app
- 🚀 Great offline navigation
- 🚀 Excellent mapping and GPS
- 👍 Good app overall
- 👍 Reliable and flawless system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't let you open GPX files
- 🐛 Clunky and slow on iPhone
- 🐛 Unintelligible instructions
- 🐛 Archaic address search
- 🐛 Can't save addresses or favorites

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work after map download
- Can't set home address properly
- Doesn't recognize many addresses
- Continuous map download loop
- Doesn't allow entry of street numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/import favorites
- Larger house numbers on maps
- Show all favorites on the map
- Prefill favorite name when editing
- Better voice navigation and street announcements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation free?

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

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

MapFactor Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or MapFactor Navigator?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 831 ratings.

### Do HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or MapFactor Navigator?

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation was updated on October 18, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on October 18, 2026.

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