# ArcGIS Navigator vs MapFactor Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: MapFactor Navigator at 4.7 against ArcGIS Navigator's 2.7. MapFactor Navigator also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). ArcGIS Navigator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MapFactor Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapFactor Navigator has 831 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ArcGIS Navigator's written reviews are positive against 57% of MapFactor Navigator's.

ArcGIS Navigator ships an update every 13 months, MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS Navigator | MapFactor Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-navigator/id980973560/reviews) | **[4.7 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id1249314050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **831** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [MapFactor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249314049) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcGIS Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-navigator/id980973560)

Navigate to your destinations with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions and offline map access. This tool allows field teams to efficiently access and route on custom maps, view asset information, and manage daily work lists. It requires an ArcGIS account and Navigator license to function.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, Offline navigation with local data, Access custom Esri navigation maps, Search assets and route on roads, Vehicle-specific travel modes, Manage daily work lists and stops

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ArcGIS Navigator free?

ArcGIS Navigator 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, ArcGIS Navigator or MapFactor Navigator?

MapFactor Navigator is rated higher. ArcGIS Navigator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MapFactor Navigator averages 4.7 from 831 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS Navigator or MapFactor Navigator have ads?

MapFactor Navigator shows ads; ArcGIS Navigator does not.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS Navigator or MapFactor Navigator?

ArcGIS Navigator ships an update every 13 months, and MapFactor Navigator every 6 weeks. Most recently, ArcGIS Navigator was updated on September 23, 2026 and MapFactor Navigator on September 24, 2026.

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