# HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation vs NAV

The clearest difference is rating: NAV at 5.0 against HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's 3.7. NAV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NAV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation ships an update every 4 weeks, NAV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation | NAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-wego-maps-and-navigation/id955837609/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 264 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HERE Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755713104) | [Ronald Fella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884769281) |

## What reviewers say

### HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### NAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295)

This advanced driving companion offers real-time, multi-vector route scanning, allowing you to compare multiple paths and travel times simultaneously. It provides detailed pre-navigation briefings, adaptive camera controls, and live destination intelligence for a more informed journey.

**Highlights:** Strategic route scanning with multiple branches, Pre-navigation mission briefing, Adaptive camera intelligence, Live destination intelligence, ETA-specific weather forecasts, Driver-focused HUD with alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation free?

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

### Is NAV free?

NAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NAV is rated higher. HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while NAV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation or NAV have ads?

NAV shows ads; HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation does not.

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

HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation ships an update every 4 weeks, and NAV every 2 days. Most recently, HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation was updated on October 27, 2026 and NAV on October 24, 2026.

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