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Add to SafariWhen comparing Mapfactor Navigator vs Magic Earth, the Slant community recommends Magic Earth for most people. In the question“What are the best offline GPS navigation apps for Android?” Magic Earth is ranked 3rd while Mapfactor Navigator is ranked 5th.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Free with OSM maps
MapFactor also provides regular map updates.
Pro Free monthly updates
Every month there are free map updates.
Pro Very in-depth adjustments in settings
You can define vehicle type, which roads you prefer to use (highway, secondary roads, local road) all with a percentage slider.
Pro Up to 3 suggested routes
This is a premium upgrade but worth the small cost. Without it Navigator always has a preference for main roads.
Pro Highly customisable
Pro Helpful lane guidance
Pro Speed and camera warning
Navigator warns you if you approach a speed camera or exceed the speed limit.
Pro Traffic information
The new 3.0 version includes also the online traffic information. It is also a premium feature but worth it.
Pro No tracker
Pro Offline mode
Possibility to download maps for offline access.
Pro Speed limitation
Speed limit display with the possibility of signalling an excess of speed.
Pro Open Street Maps
Uses open street maps and there are no ads.
Pro Traffic
Handling of traffic.
Cons
Con Ads on application exit
As of Spring 2017, this app doesn't allow you to exit without being nagged to install other apps. If you select "No thanks", you somehow get directed to a Google search page, which is incredibly frustrating. It's acceptable to have a fairly unobtrusive ad at the bottom of a navigation map, but it's definitely a deterrent if every time you exit the app you have to go through a series of annoying screens or take the risk of making a mistake and installing something you actually don't want.
Con Nag screen to upgrade to Premium TomTom maps
Even if you click 'Don't show this anymore' you still get constantly nagged to upgrade.
Con Not very appealing grayish user interface
Con Sometimes questionable navigating routes
For example, in Slovenia, with loaded OSM data, this navigator routed to off-road trails. OsmAnd+ selected much better roads.
Con Proprietary software
The source code is not available.
