# iGO Navigation vs GPS Route Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Route Maps at 67% against iGO Navigation's 14%. GPS Route Maps 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 GPS Route Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Route Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Route Maps has 858 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 67% of GPS Route Maps's.

iGO Navigation ships an update every 7 months, GPS Route Maps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGO Navigation | GPS Route Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igo-navigation/id959927714/reviews) | **[4.7 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-route-maps-navigation/id1460469567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **858** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **66.7% 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 | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NNG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321399620) | [zohaib khaliq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439737489) |

## 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


### GPS Route Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-route-maps-navigation/id1460469567)

Navigate to any destination safely and quickly with turn-by-turn voice guidance and real-time traffic updates. Find the shortest routes, track your speed, and get weather information. Premium features offer unlimited access and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Real-time traffic updates, Shortest route finder, GPS speedometer, Weather updates, Multiple route options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Navigation Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Route Maps Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Ad Free Version Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGO Navigation free?

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

### Is GPS Route Maps free?

GPS Route Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iGO Navigation or GPS Route Maps?

GPS Route Maps is rated higher. iGO Navigation averages 2.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while GPS Route Maps averages 4.7 from 858 ratings.

### Do iGO Navigation or GPS Route Maps have ads?

GPS Route Maps shows ads; iGO Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGO Navigation or GPS Route Maps?

iGO Navigation ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Route Maps every 6 weeks. Most recently, iGO Navigation was updated on October 17, 2026 and GPS Route Maps on October 14, 2026.

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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.*