Magic Earth Navigation & Maps Reviews

by Davpel1

There are many things MagicEarthNavigationMaps has to offer: it’s gorgeous, it is the first Nav app which works with the CarPlay dashboard, it has cool features like Dash Cam and HUD. But a Nav app is ultimately only as good the accuracy of its directions. Sadly, Magic Earth is pretty awful — at least in the Detroit area. On my first trip, it instructed me to use a road that was closed for construction and then told me I was at my destination when in reality I was not close.

by Peachtree43

Great app and I like that this uses OSM as its basemap. However, MagicEarthNavigationMaps needs more traffic data information to give more accurate estimations for time to drive to a destination. Recently, Google Maps correctly predicted 45 minutes for an identical route that Magic Earth thought would take 90.

by Mikefly562

MagicEarthNavigationMaps is normally 5 star but now it’s extremely unreliable with iOS 14.2, with no GPS signal detected. Unfortunately I’ve had to revert to other GPS apps. It works fine when not using CarPlay, but since I updated to iOS 14.2, Magic Earth is only working 10% of the time. Not sure if it’s a issue with MagicEarthNavigationMaps or iOS 14 (even though iOS 14 in general has been very poor and extremely buggy).

by Hoku1103

While I appreciate this being a full featured navigation app with a traffic reporting and everything, there are two things that could be improved/added:

1. The design.
The UI of MagicEarthNavigationMaps feels very outdated and clunky. It would be nice if it was updated.

2. Add POI Editing.
Lots of people using MagicEarthNavigationMaps will probably want to add places to the map. If you could add this feature, it would be much appreciated.

Other than this, I feel this is a great navigation app. Thank you for making it free!

by Jasmesp

As someone who likes to drive for fun, Magic Earth is phenomenal. The combination of topo data with satellite imagery looks stunning on my carplay display, and makes finding winding hillclimbs and valley switchbacks a joy. It is so close to being all-conquering I don't want the following criticism to dissuade anyone from trying it. Download it. It's stunning. That said...

There are some minor things that drive me nuts:
- I can't access the settings menu while plugged into carplay. Yeah safety etc but even while stationary I can't seem to, for example, change map type without un-carplaying and going to the menu.
- The route numbers on roads are TINY! The road names are a squiggly font. Not readable.
- I wish it could store more data on my device for using satellite and topo map. I have a top end iPhone, I'd happily assign 50gb to MagicEarthNavigationMaps but alas, it is capped at like... 3gb? It's not 2012 anymore.
- A real-time compass would be welcome. Not just showing "N" when you are going north, but a proper compass. Compasses are good.

by Saamukthivetha

I’e tried lot of navigation apps primarily my focus is offline maps due to data plan limitations. With increased traffic in Atlanta I stared looking for apps with good traffic information. With recent release from MagicEarth i completely turned back to MagicEarthNavigationMaps. Maps are smoothly moving at any speed. Traffic and other mode of transportation support. All again without Ads. Good work guys. Not sure how you guys making money, but thanks for all.

by Oskey Bgd

I have been using GPS devices for 3 decades. I live in a country where it is still not possible to buy anything from MagicEarthNavigationMaps Store. That is why it is very important that MagicEarthNavigationMaps is really free, and there are no hidden costs. This off line GPS App is to be recommended. Guided precisely, I especially like rotating the map in a circular motion, which many autonomous (and expensive) devices do not. Clear, Intuitive, Simple. Clear functions. Huge selection of maps. Easy insertions points between the start and end point of the trip. Good choice of voices. Excellent organization of POI folders. It connects perfectly with the phonebook, with addresses from existing maps, house numbers are accurate. For those who use the HUD function - it works great. There is also the possibility of a dash cam. My rating is 10, if there was a possibility to save the programmed route, the rating would be 10+. MagicEarthNavigationMaps is in the spirit of today, uses all the features of a smartphone. It can serve as an example to many device and software manufacturers. Kudos to the whole team who worked on this project.

by Brandochale

You can download the entire USA only for 13gb! It’s amazing if you don’t want to use data but you need to get some where I used it to get to places and it works very good 10/10 would recommend to anyone

by DjC0ne.23

MagicEarthNavigationMaps has attractive maps and accurate directions, day/night modes, and easy-to-read interface. I like that it tells you you’ve arrived, for those times you can’t see the address outside. You can also change voices to female or male, different English if you want to try British or Australian, and of course other languages. You can switch between 2D and 3D views. Only additional feature I might like to see is a feature for slightly larger font within the map so it’s easier to see the mapped streets and address numbers. The top direction header is of course clear and easy to read.

by Mitch1964

I agree with others that MagicEarthNavigationMaps is hidden gem. I tried many offline navigation apps over the years and IMO Magic Earth as a whole package is superior to all of them... And you get HUD display for free! You just can't beat it!

by MattReviewingApps

Love it! Most of the time matches or beats the big players in the map world.

The one feature it’s missing that I would love to see is ability to always keep the North direction up (don’t rotate the map). Also some of the OSM POIs are not searchable, why?

by Unlimitedsoundsdj

Update: all fixed. They were very helpful in resolving the issue.

This is one of my favorite gps apps, however, since iOS 14, I’m getting random “no gps signal” messages and now with 14.2 it always says “No gps signal”. Please fix.

by Alabama Doc

I have used this application in many countries.
This is an excellent program that you can use off-line by downloading Maps for the country or region you need.
Unlike some programs, you can be more specificabout which maps to download so that you do not fill up your iPhone with much larger maps than you need.

by Hllakcn

I have been using this company’s navigation in nearly 20 countries and 6 United States since 2007 (Route66, Navigate and finally Magic Earth). The good part is the city center and suburban roads selected by the application are always reasonable and had the best views in a touristic road trip. It is the excellent and number 1 application for navigation. I wish Safety Lens could be used without extra hardware with only camera and internet connection.

by Dwest4099

I hate using google and Apple Maps lack so much. I really love having this as a back dash cam as well. I would recommend MagicEarthNavigationMaps to anybody that does not have a dash cam.

On a side note, sometimes when I remove it from the window, it only saves the last 4 or 5 minutes of the dash cam video. Is there a fix for this, or am I doing something wrong.

by Windell777

I have downloaded many app before and I have not seen one like this one. It is free, and doesn’t track you. That why I gave it a five star.
Many other app tell you that it is free but it is not. You would have a time frame to purchase MagicEarthNavigationMaps or loose it. Those other apps is a waste of time.
I will highly recommend magic earth because it will work without Wi-Fi or cellular data. You can’t beat that. So look no further and delete that old app you been using. I use MagicEarthNavigationMaps while driving my motorcycle and it is very accurate. I like that you can download a different voice for turn by turn navigation. And you will too.
To whom it may concern. Thanks for a great app.

Tbone…

by JSH:RxM

After frustration with "that other" offline nav app that's dying off due to its bait & switch subscription scheme and lousy graphics, I'm super happy with Magic Earth! It's got everything I want in easy to use design and works great on CarPlay, and values customer privacy. Keep up the great work, don't over complicate it with superfluous junk, this is a gem! Forget the others, this is the best! Thanks M.E.!

by Special Agent Anderson

Magic Earth is hands down the best navigation mapping app you can use, bar none. It puts all others, including Google Maps, to shame. I am amazed at what it can do and the many features it has, built in no less. Please support the developers. They have done and continue to do an amazing job. If you value your privacy, Magic Earth is the very first app you should put on your device.

by Rango007

Where do I begin talking about MagicEarthNavigationMaps? 🤔

Everything is perfect with MagicEarthNavigationMaps except the navigation which it was aimed to help people. I hope. 🤗

The UI is top notch. It’s free even though I want to pay them for the service. They don’t collect any data which is great thing and hard to believe in this day and age of app market. There is so much to like about it.

But the problem is, I could never get MagicEarthNavigationMaps to stay on straight highways in North America where I live. MagicEarthNavigationMaps always want to take me on local roads as someone reported earlier as frontage roads in some areas of Arizona. Trust me I selected highway preferred option in settings.

May be it’s my doing. If so please point me right direction.

Nevertheless, Magic Earth IS A FIVE STAR APP, may be more stars if Apple let me give.

Thank you developers. 🙏

by Duck240

On a recent trip to the North Carolina mountains using Google Maps the service stopped and I didn’t know where I was. I tried Apple Maps with same results. After going to Magic Earth, I regained my position and proceeded on with my trip. I drove the rest of my trip which consisted of four days using Magic Earth with no problems. Love MagicEarthNavigationMaps . Just wish that the map updates were more frequent. Thanks for making such a reliable mapping system.

by Jcaulder Big Truck

Excellent App. I recently purchased my second and last Rand McNally, great devices but they keep shutting off. MagicEarthNavigationMaps would get 5 Stars and if I had to purchase I would only if it was a commercial truck friendly app. It would be nice to set this up with settings like truck Max weight limits, height limits for Bridges, restricted routes or roads, construction zones, etc..

by Historicalamers

I really do not like that I have to download the entire state of California. That is a huge amount amount of space. I don’t need it offline. I just need to input the address and go. Trying to leave Waze due to its recent unreliability, and this close but there yet.

by RJH11

Likely the best graphics of the IOS mapping software with CarPlay. For some reason the speed displayed on CarPlay is about half the real driving speed. When not on CarPlay the speed on iPhone is correct.

by Luisluigi639

I love MagicEarthNavigationMaps, MagicEarthNavigationMaps is so useful for my when I’m routing her and there with no problems, it’s better that some other apps (like Karta) which doesn’t update its maps as regularly. The graphics are good to and I like the turning lane symbols at the bottom.

The only thing that’s needed is that there is no reference to state routes on the map. I’d be cool if they added them.

by Bikeoid

This is one of the best apps for offline navigation , while respecting privacy and working with Car Play displays. The only thing I would like to see is a setting to route on private driveways to find the best path to the destination door

by Pormehr

It is excellent app, but there is a little problem: when a person send an address , MagicEarthNavigationMaps not shown on the 'open in' menu and for direction we must set address manually.

by Guitaaron

Considering this is a free app.... AMAZING! Ive seen other apps trying to charge $50+ for features like CarPlay and HUD. Love MagicEarthNavigationMaps .

One recommendation. If you're plugged into CarPlay, the HUD should come up on your phone screen and the map should come up on the car’s screen, not the other way around.

by The 4-states

MagicEarthNavigationMaps brings a great fluid navigation experience similar to Apple's own maps app, but also adds the ability to download and take full maps with you offline.

by Aksbel

It was very useful to have two screens at the save time. CarPlay with navigation and my phone with the traffic ahead of me. Last update removed this ability. Pls return it back. Thanks for an amazing app.

by Jcjrami

This is the difference between a gps app and a GOOD gps app! Must give it a try!
CarPlay friendly and has ALERTS when getting close to waypoints.
I use it for tolls in the road and must stop restaurants.