Reviews of MapFactor Navigator

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Total ratings

4.07 (Rating count: 987,338)

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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UI/UX feels outdated or clunky and needs a major rework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: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.07

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11% (25)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-04	Jo*****	This is the best navigation software of all and I have tried many well known of this kind. I went in Romania, Bulgary and Greece only in offline mode and it served me very very well. Many thanks to developers.
This is the best navigation software of all and I have tried many well known of this kind. I went in Romania, Bulgary and Greece only in offline mode and it served me very very well. Many thanks to developers.
2026-08-01	Ro*****	Is a good navigation app has great potential very customisable what would be great is the info markers displayed on screen for next petrol station or whatever you choose would allow more choices eg 1 for petrol another for pois another for cafes that would be useful I would also suggest removing some of the data box options at bottom of display and making the boxes even slightly larger than they are. The overall feeling is there is too much going on within the app slim it down everything works
Is a good navigation app has great potential very customisable what would be great is the info markers displayed on screen for next petrol station or whatever you choose would allow more choices eg 1 for petrol another for pois another for cafes that would be useful I would also suggest removing some of the data box options at bottom of display and making the boxes even slightly larger than they are. The overall feeling is there is too much going on within the app slim it down everything works
2026-07-31	Dw*****	please please do not start paying into this app I paid for the pro then I had to pay for the Tom Tom to get the hgv then the here search were will it end I guess until it's cheaper to get the way better brand names Don't be fooled by the cheap start bloody a holes
please please do not start paying into this app I paid for the pro then I had to pay for the Tom Tom to get the hgv then the here search were will it end I guess until it's cheaper to get the way better brand names Don't be fooled by the cheap start bloody a holes
2026-07-26	Ro*****	Route not found. this used to be a great offline map that is supported by Android Auto. no longer works.
Route not found. this used to be a great offline map that is supported by Android Auto. no longer works.
2026-07-25	di*****	obsolate and unusable for vehicle purposes
obsolate and unusable for vehicle purposes
2026-07-21	Na*****	Very nice experience....
Very nice experience....
2026-07-18	wa*****	all I need
all I need
2026-07-17	Ni*****	adding way points and planning a motorcycle ride appears to be straightforward. wondering if it can export the route as a .gpx file for the royal enfield tripper app on the bike?
adding way points and planning a motorcycle ride appears to be straightforward. wondering if it can export the route as a .gpx file for the royal enfield tripper app on the bike?
2026-07-16	Da*****	Had hi hopes. But "offline" is crazy limited. (1) Cannot find an address shared from the Contacts. Many others do this without problem with no internet. All I get is unable to execute Geo intent. (2) If I copy paste the same address into search bar, I get nothing at all. (3) If I turn on data I can get things going but if I turn off data while in motion, I seem to loose the route, sound, etc. Once going there is goodness including PIP, speed warnings, good display, decent instructions. Support +
Had hi hopes. But "offline" is crazy limited. (1) Cannot find an address shared from the Contacts. Many others do this without problem with no internet. All I get is unable to execute Geo intent. (2) If I copy paste the same address into search bar, I get nothing at all. (3) If I turn on data I can get things going but if I turn off data while in motion, I seem to loose the route, sound, etc. Once going there is goodness including PIP, speed warnings, good display, decent instructions. Support +
2026-07-16	Ni*****	it's awesome but I would love if the coordinates also accept the a comma instead of a point for German like this: 39,3452, -9,3523
it's awesome but I would love if the coordinates also accept the a comma instead of a point for German like this: 39,3452, -9,3523