Reviews of MapFactor Navigator

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List of user reviews and ratings for MapFactor Navigator

Total ratings

4.06 (Rating count: 987,992)

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Review summary

MapFactor Navigator is praised for strong offline navigation with free maps and a long track record of reliable worldwide use, plus rich routing features and clear directions. Common drawbacks are its monetization model (subscription fatigue), an aging UI, and intermittent issues with map updates and downloads when the screen sleeps. Addressing pricing clarity, UI modernization, and map update reliability could significantly improve user satisfaction while preserving its offline strengths.

Pros

Strong offline navigation with downloadable maps (OSM and TomTom)
Free offline maps available; works without constant data connection
Reliable and proven worldwide use over many years
Rich feature set and customization (multi-stop routing, waypoints, various settings)
Clear directions and useful visual cues (verbal directions, prominent navigation arrow)

Cons

Subscription pricing model is criticized; users prefer a one-time purchase instead of ongoing subscriptions
UI/UX feels outdated or clunky and needs a major rework
Map updates are not consistently up-to-date or reliable
Map downloads can fail if the screen is turned off or the device sleeps

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.70

All time rating average: 4.06

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11% (23)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-02	Pi*****	This app is very good. 2 stars only because starting 1min, probably checking the license, this is annoying
This app is very good. 2 stars only because starting 1min, probably checking the license, this is annoying
2026-07-01	Yo*****	usefull
usefull
2026-06-30	Je*****	Good for offline
Good for offline
2026-06-28	F *****	cannot download version 8.1 currently on version 6 can anybody help
cannot download version 8.1 currently on version 6 can anybody help
2026-06-23	pa*****	decent satnav, road speed limits are totally wrong, that needs sorting out but overall it's decent.
decent satnav, road speed limits are totally wrong, that needs sorting out but overall it's decent.
2026-06-17	Re*****	This app is very useful. Many thanks for developper.
This app is very useful. Many thanks for developper.
2026-06-13	Ju*****	perfect
perfect
2026-06-12	Ev*****	Great App and very easy to use
Great App and very easy to use
2026-06-12	to*****	Re reviewing this app, I've used this as well as other apps for several years. Personally I'd say this is my favourite. The update which added the new colour schemes is great. It allows you to customise your route colour and icon now as well as your maps. The app works great on my S7 and I've had no issues. It's easy to use and easy to set up favourite destinations. UPDATE . it's now 2026 and despite having had several cars with satnavs this is still my go to navigation tool
Re reviewing this app, I've used this as well as other apps for several years. Personally I'd say this is my favourite. The update which added the new colour schemes is great. It allows you to customise your route colour and icon now as well as your maps. The app works great on my S7 and I've had no issues. It's easy to use and easy to set up favourite destinations. UPDATE . it's now 2026 and despite having had several cars with satnavs this is still my go to navigation tool
2026-06-08	Pe*****	I've been using this navigation app for more than a decade and I'm used to all its flaws. A couple of times she suggested a worse route (offroad) because it's faster, turned me off the highway and sent me to the ferry across the Danube because it's faster (we were 3 hours late because of that), but... if you invest just a little more time creating a route than with google maps, check the routes before leaving, then this is the perfect backup offline navigation
I've been using this navigation app for more than a decade and I'm used to all its flaws. A couple of times she suggested a worse route (offroad) because it's faster, turned me off the highway and sent me to the ferry across the Danube because it's faster (we were 3 hours late because of that), but... if you invest just a little more time creating a route than with google maps, check the routes before leaving, then this is the perfect backup offline navigation