Worst Navigation Apps

Navigation apps ranked by the most negative reviews from real users on App Store and Google Play. Updated weekly.

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	ParkMobile: Park. Pay. Go.Parkmobile USA, Inc.	iOS	4.8	474
2	Shell: Fuel, Charge & MoreShell Information Technology International B.V.	iOS	4.8	466
3	MapQuest: Get DirectionsMapQuest	Android	3.3	449
4	Citi BikeLyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC	iOS	3.9	436
5	ChargePoint®ChargePoint, Inc.	iOS	4.4	431
6	ParkWhiz - #1 Parking AppParkWhiz, Inc.	iOS	4.8	407
7	RandonauticaRandonauts, LLC	iOS	3.3	379
8	Live Earth Map & GPS TrackerDN Solutions	Android	4.1	355
9	earnifyBP North America	iOS	4.8	355
10	Moovit: Your Transit TrackerMoovit	Android	3.8	349
11	LyftLyft, Inc.	Android	4.1	344
12	Metropolis: Remarkable ParkingMetropolis Technologies, Inc.	iOS	4.9	327
13	Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit App, Inc.	iOS	4.6	292
14	onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonXmaps	Android	3.4	277
15	Google MapsGoogle	iOS	4.7	267
16	Satellite View - Maps - RadarMortys Games	Android	3.5	266
17	MapXplorer: Navigation, RadarGoldlab Pro	Android	3.5	263
18	Phone Tracker GPS LocationEsame Marketing Limited	Android	3.5	261
19	EVgo - Find a Fast EV ChargerEVgo	iOS	4.6	261
20	Transit - Subway & Bus TimesTransit, Inc.	Android	4.6	249
21	Moovit: Bus & Transit TrackerMoovit App Global LTD	iOS	4.6	248
22	ChevronChevron U.S.A. Inc.	iOS	4.9	222
23	ParkWhiz -- Parking AppParkWhiz Inc	Android	4.3	217
24	Speedometer SimpleWATT APPS	iOS	4.7	212
25	GPS Satellite Live Earth MapSona Apps Studio	Android	3.5	205
26	Garmin Messenger™Garmin	iOS	4.6	194
27	inDrive. Rides with fair fares® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD	Android	4.8	194
28	MTA TrainTimeMetropolitan Transportation Authority	iOS	4.9	186
29	Compass app - Accurate CompassBattery Stats Saver	Android	4.2	180
30	GPS, Maps, Driving DirectionsAppVerge Technologies, LLC	Android	4.0	178
31	SpotHero: #1 Rated Parking AppSpotHero, Inc.	iOS	4.9	174
32	Maps, Navigation & DirectionsUniversal Nav	Android	3.9	168
33	Trucker Path: Truck GPS & FuelTrucker Path	Android	4.8	165
34	Live Earth Map - World Map 3DTarrySoft	Android	4.0	158
35	Location ShareP & L Studio	Android	3.9	155
36	onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonXmaps, Inc.	iOS	4.9	152
37	Uber - Request a rideUber Technologies, Inc.	Android	4.8	147
38	FindMe - Location ShareBersamakitta	Android	3.7	143
39	ChevronChevron U.S.A. Inc.	Android	4.8	142
40	Geocaching®Groundspeak Inc.	iOS	4.8	134
41	Radar GO-X: HUD, GPS, MapsAppwest Limited	Android	4.1	134
42	GPS+ Maps, Navigation, TrafficJVSTUDIOS	Android	4.6	128
43	GPS Navigation & Map DirectionSharp Apps Studio	Android	4.1	128
44	onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonXmaps, Inc.	iOS	4.4	121
45	Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper Limited	iOS	4.9	115
46	Phone Tracker: Phone LocatorQR Code Scanner.	Android	4.2	115
47	WaymoWaymo LLC	Android	4.9	113
48	Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze	Android	4.2	107
49	Neshan MapJavad Amel Khabazan	iOS	4.3	105
50	Bolt: Request a RideBolt Technology	Android	4.8	97

Why Navigation Apps Get Negative Reviews

The navigation category is one of the most competitive on both the App Store and Google Play. Users expect reliability, performance, and regular updates. When apps fall short, negative reviews pile up fast. This page ranks navigation apps by their total number of negative reviews (1-2 stars), giving you a data-driven view of which apps frustrate users the most.

Whether you're a developer avoiding common pitfalls, a product manager benchmarking competitors, or an ASO specialist looking for market gaps, this data helps you make informed decisions. Filter by country to see regional differences in user complaints.

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Worst Navigation Apps by Country

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