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MapFactor Navigator vs Magic Earth: catalog facts
MapFactor Navigator	Magic Earth
Best for: Drivers who want offline turn-by-turn navigation	Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus
Free + paid options The app is offered alongside paid map updates and other products sold in the MapFactor shop.	Free + paid options Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.
Windows, Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Works offline with downloaded maps Routing for foot, bike, car and truck All 3 strengths for MapFactor Navigator Works offline with downloaded maps Routing for foot, bike, car and truck Available on Android, iOS and Windows	Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV All 4 strengths for Magic Earth Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV CarPlay and Android Automotive support Privacy-focused design
Some maps and updates are paid Website mixes the app with hardware and fleet products	Some features require a paid Premium licence Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MapFactor Navigator mapfactor.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/mapfactor-navigator-gps-maps/id124931… Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Magic Earth magicearth.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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