# Navitel Navigator GPS & Maps

> Popular offline GPS navigation with detailed maps of more than 60 countries.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.navitel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.navitel)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.navitel`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NAVITEL
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 19,191,599
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (208,621 ratings)
- **Version:** v12.6.1544
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2026-07-06
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navitel)
- **Website:** [http://www.navitel.cz/](http://www.navitel.cz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://navitel.cz/en/policies/privacy-policy](https://navitel.cz/en/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

Navitel Navigator is a powerful offline GPS navigation extension offering detailed downloadable maps for 66 countries. With a modern, customizable interface it provides fast route calculation, three alternative routes, turn-by-turn voice guidance, lane assist, HUD (Head-Up Display) support and Android Auto integration. 3D maps and multi-level interchange views improve orientation while unlimited waypoints make complex route planning simple.

Built for both everyday drivers and commercial users, Navitel includes Navitel.Traffic for real-time congestion, Navitel.Events and SpeedCam warnings for user-reported incidents and radars, POI search by category, cargo-aware routing for heavy vehicles, and offline use to save roaming. Reliable offline maps, road restriction awareness and visual/voice guidance ensure safer, stress-free navigation across Europe and beyond.

## Rankings

- #7,862 — Overall
- #11 — gofa
- #17 — vietmap live

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.navitel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like the app’s strong offline navigation and alert features, plus a convincing trial. Major downsides are the licensing model and map costs, language/region gaps (no Arabic/Middle East support), outdated/inaccurate map data in multiple regions, and some post-update technical issues (GPS/voice/login). The UI is also viewed as old-fashioned. Overall, the offline capabilities are valuable but offset by data quality, cost, and usability concerns.

### Pros

- Excellent offline GPS/navigation capability
- Rich road alerts and warnings (speed limits, traffic alerts)
- Impressive trial version that lets you evaluate before purchasing
- Generally reliable navigation for supported regions
- Clear map and navigator experience with alerts

### Cons

- Expensive licensing model and map purchases: per-map purchases, device-locked licenses, in-app map buying and Android Auto fees
- Limited language and regional support: no Arabic/Middle East coverage; language options can be broken after updates
- Map data quality issues: outdated or incomplete maps in several regions (Latvia, Germany/Poland), and inaccuracies like UK speed limits
- Post-update issues: GPS problems when using direction, broken voice commands, login problems after updates (Google login removed)
- Outdated UI/UX: interface feels primitive and dated, not user-friendly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.navitel)