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MapFactor Navigator vs MAPS.ME: catalog facts
MapFactor Navigator	MAPS.ME
Best for: Drivers who want offline turn-by-turn navigation	Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad
Free + paid options The app is offered alongside paid map updates and other products sold in the MapFactor shop.	Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.
Windows, Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
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	Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data All 4 strengths for MAPS.ME Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web Interface in many languages
Some maps and updates are paid Website mixes the app with hardware and fleet products	Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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 MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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