# iGO Navigation vs MapFactor Navigator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapFactor Navigator at 57% against iGO Navigation's 14%. MapFactor Navigator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). iGO Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGO Navigation sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and MapFactor Navigator sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 831 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of iGO Navigation's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's.

iGO Navigation ships an update every 7 months, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGO Navigation | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igo-navigation/id959927714/reviews) | **[4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **831** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 362 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NNG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321399620) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### iGO Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igo-navigation/id959927714)

Navigate the world with an offline GPS app that uses minimal storage. Discover new places with clear visualizations, fast routing, and essential features without distractions. Perfect for exploring your hometown or distant lands.

**Highlights:** Offline navigation, Reduced storage space, Fast route calculation, Points of Interest (POIs), 3D landmarks and city maps, Point addressing, Junction view

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Europe premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Europe safety cameras database | $4.99 | one-time |
| TTS engine packages | $4.99 | one-time |
| North America map | $5.99 | one-time |
| Russia Traffic | $9.99 | one-time |
| Europe Traffic | $11.99 | one-time |
| North America Traffic | $11.99 | one-time |
| Middle East Traffic | $19.99 | one-time |
| North America Truck | $24.99 | one-time |
| North America navigation | $29.99 | one-time |
| Middle East navigation | $34.99 | one-time |
| North America Navigation | $34.99 | one-time |
| North America Navigation | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent routing algorithms
- 👍 Intuitive and good-looking interface
- 🚀 Accurate and detailed maps
- 🚀 Provides route alternatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of spoken street names
- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Crashes and reboots
- 🐛 Inability to restore purchases
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Maps not downloading properly
- Purchased maps not recognized
- Inability to use app after device change

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Ability to export/import favorite places
- Support for 7-digit UK postcodes
- Traffic jam detection and alerts


### 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 iGO Navigation free?

iGO Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapFactor Navigator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iGO Navigation or MapFactor Navigator?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. iGO Navigation averages 2.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 831 ratings.

### Do iGO Navigation or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; iGO Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGO Navigation or MapFactor Navigator?

iGO Navigation ships an update every 7 months, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, iGO Navigation was updated on September 23, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on September 24, 2026.

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