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MAPS.ME vs MapFactor Navigator: catalog facts
MAPS.MEMapFactor Navigator

Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad

Best for: Drivers who want offline turn-by-turn navigation

Free + paid options

Free to download, with some paid features.

Free + paid options

The app is offered alongside paid map updates and other products sold in the MapFactor shop.

Android, iOS, Web Windows, Android, iOS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps
  • Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
  • Some maps and updates are paid
  • Website mixes the app with hardware and fleet products
Downloadable app, Web application 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
Sources for MAPS.ME

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for MapFactor Navigator

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.