MapFactor Navigator - GPS Maps

Maps & Navigation

6.7~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.1 Google Play·10M+ installs

Reviewed by Editorial Team, ScoredApps editorial · updated 2026-10-02

Screenshots

MapFactor Navigator lane guidance on North De Anza Boulevard with two green left-turn lanes, a left turn in 150 m and a 60 speed-limit sign

MapFactor Navigator in landscape on Junipero Serra Freeway with a right-exit arrow at 470 m and 123 km/h current speed

Offline map route near Stanford with a start flag, a checkered finish flag, a 100 speed-limit sign and 7.6 km to go

Map with two speed camera icons along St Albans Road, a 100 speed-limit sign and GPS coordinates in the bottom panel

Three alternative routes across the San Francisco Bay Area: 107 km in 1 h 27 min, 105 km in 1 h 32 min and 132 km in 1 h 45 min

Live HD Traffic over central London near Marylebone with a purple route, roadwork warnings and red traffic segments

About MapFactor Navigator - GPS Maps

MapFactor Navigator gives free voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions on OpenStreetMap data that you download country by country and use without signal in more than 200 countries. Unlike Sygic's free tier, spoken directions cost nothing here; the paid parts are TomTom maps, live traffic, online search and a Mega Pack that removes ads. The catch is the free data itself: OSM speed limits are patchy, and truck profiles need paid TomTom Truck maps.

App information

DeveloperMAPFACTOR, s.r.o.

Version8.1.57 (Android) · 3.1.3 (iOS)

Size191 MB (Android) · 105 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsYes

In-app purchasesYes

Content rating4+

Requires (Android)Android 7.0+

Requires (iOS)iOS 12.0+

Offline modeDownloaded OSM or TomTom maps: search, routing and voice navigation; Live HD Traffic and online search need internet

Interface languagesSQ, AR, BG, CA, HR, CS + 25 more

Store rating (Google Play)4.1 from 986,734 ratings

Installs10M+

Updated by developer2024-03-01

Data checked2026-10-01

Specs come from the official store listings and were last checked on 2026-10-01. Developers change pricing and requirements — check the store page before installing.

MapFactor Navigator Review: Free Offline Guidance, but Trucks Need TomTom

Free OSM maps with voice guidance: where the free tier stops

OpenStreetMap maps download per country to internal storage or an SD card and refresh monthly at no cost. With a map on the phone, search, routing and spoken turn-by-turn directions run without data, and Android Auto works in every edition with no surcharge. Sygic's Basic version plans routes but speaks no instructions, and Google Maps' offline areas expire unless refreshed and give no walking or transit directions offline. The limits come from volunteer data: MapFactor's own guide says OSM maps do not include every speed limit, and a September 2026 Play review describes a ferry terminal the app would only reach via the mainland.

TomTom Truck maps and Precision Truck Routing

Truck, bus and motorhome profiles accept height, width, weight and axle load, but MapFactor says these settings work correctly only with TomTom Truck maps, because free OSM data lacks bridge heights, bridge loads and narrow-street restrictions. Truck maps cover Europe, North America and Mexico, four Latin American countries, South Africa, seven Asian markets, Australia and New Zealand. An April 2026 Android update added Precision Truck Routing, which stores each restriction as a point rather than a whole road segment, so a driver can reach a loading dock just before a low bridge instead of getting no route. Paid Remote Commands let a dispatcher send a destination straight into navigation, and the 64 GB MapStick drive with TomTom Europe maps ships with a one-year Car Pro or Truck Pro license.

TomTom maps, HD Traffic at €11.99 a year and the Mega Pack

The add-ons are subscriptions, not one-time unlocks. Since 2021, Android TomTom maps are a one-year regional subscription with the quarterly releases included; old lifetime licenses never covered updates. Live HD Traffic is a separate regional plan at €2.59 a month, €4.99 for three months or €11.99 a year in about 90 territories, the US included. Online search, which the developer says became paid after Google started charging, is another yearly plan, as is the Mega Pack of alternative routes, Head-Up Display, color schemes and no ads. The US App Store lists the Mega Pack at $6.99 and a North America & Mexico map at $12.99; Google Play shows items from $0.99 to $59.99. Prices are regional and may change. Car Pro and Truck Pro bundle everything in one plan with a seven-day trial.

Ads, location sharing and an iPhone app untouched since March 2024

Developer replies on Google Play say the free app shows ads, though not during navigation; removing them comes with the Mega Pack or costs about €2 alone. Privacy statements conflict. The support FAQ says MapFactor collects no location data, yet the Play Data safety form lists precise location shared with other companies for advertising or marketing, with data not encrypted in transit, and the privacy policy allows location history to be shared anonymously with partners. Google Analytics can be switched off in settings, and no account is required. The iPhone version has not been updated since March 2024 and still labels CarPlay as beta, while the Android app was updated in September 2026.

Pros

Free voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation on offline maps for 200+ countries
OpenStreetMap maps refresh monthly at no cost, TomTom maps quarterly
Android Auto works in the free edition with no extra charge
Truck profiles use height, weight and axle load with TomTom Truck maps
Live HD Traffic sold separately, from €2.59 a month per region
Android purchases follow your Google account to a new phone

Cons

OSM speed limits are incomplete, and truck routing needs paid TomTom Truck maps
Maps, traffic, online search and the Mega Pack are separate subscriptions
Play Data safety lists precise location shared for advertising, unencrypted in transit
The iPhone version was last updated in March 2024; CarPlay still says beta

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Verdict

We score it 6.7: free offline voice guidance with monthly map updates and free Android Auto is rare, but OSM data gaps, stacked subscriptions and conflicting privacy statements hold it back. Take it if you drive abroad or beyond coverage, or if you tow a caravan and will pay for TomTom Truck maps. Skip it if you want free live traffic, which Google Maps gives, or if you use an iPhone, where the app has not changed since March 2024.

Core function7.5Free offline voice guidance in 200+ countries, but OSM speed limits are patchy and truck routing needs TomTom Truck maps.

Ease of use6.0Deep vehicle and map settings, but 2026 Play reviews cite clumsy address search and map downloads that stop when the screen sleeps.

Monetisation7.0Core navigation is free; TomTom maps, traffic, online search and the Mega Pack add up as separate subscriptions.

Performance6.529 of the 150 newest English Play reviews gave 1–2 stars; the iPhone app is unchanged since March 2024.

Privacy & permissions5.5Data safety lists precise location shared for advertising and unencrypted transfer, contradicting the support FAQ's no-collection claim.

6.7out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Is MapFactor Navigator really free?

Yes, the core app is free. Offline OpenStreetMap maps for 200+ countries, monthly map updates, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, speed and camera warnings and Android Auto cost nothing. Paid extras are TomTom maps, Live HD Traffic, online search and the Mega Pack, which adds alternative routes and a Head-Up Display and removes ads.

Does MapFactor Navigator work for trucks and RVs?

Properly, only with paid TomTom Truck maps. A truck, bus or motorhome profile takes height, width, weight and axle load, but MapFactor says these settings work correctly only with TomTom Truck data, since free OpenStreetMap maps lack bridge heights and weight limits.

How much do TomTom maps and live traffic cost in MapFactor?

The US App Store lists a North America & Mexico map at $12.99, and MapFactor says map purchases are yearly subscriptions with quarterly updates. Live HD Traffic costs €2.59 a month, €4.99 for three months or €11.99 a year per region; the Mega Pack lists at $6.99. Prices vary by region and may change.

Does MapFactor Navigator work offline, and can I move it to a new phone?

Yes. Once maps are downloaded, search, routing and voice navigation work without a connection; only Live HD Traffic and online search need data. Android purchases since June 2020 follow your Google account and iOS purchases your Apple ID, while settings, favorites and routes can be backed up to Google Drive or a local file.

Does MapFactor Navigator track or share your location?

Its statements conflict. The support FAQ says MapFactor collects no location data, but the Google Play Data safety form lists precise location shared with other companies for advertising or marketing, and the privacy policy says location history may be shared anonymously with partners. No account is needed, and Google Analytics can be turned off in settings.