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	465
3	MapQuest: Get DirectionsMapQuest	Android	3.3	449
4	Citi BikeLyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC	iOS	3.9	442
5	ChargePoint®ChargePoint, Inc.	iOS	4.4	433
6	ParkWhiz - #1 Parking AppParkWhiz, Inc.	iOS	4.8	410
7	RandonauticaRandonauts, LLC	iOS	3.3	379
8	Live Earth Map & GPS TrackerDN Solutions	Android	4.1	355
9	Moovit: Your Transit TrackerMoovit	Android	3.8	345
10	LyftLyft, Inc.	Android	4.1	345
11	Metropolis: Remarkable ParkingMetropolis Technologies, Inc.	iOS	4.9	332
12	earnifyBP North America	iOS	4.8	332
13	Exxon Mobil Rewards+Exxon Mobil Corporation	iOS	4.8	315
14	Google MapsGoogle	iOS	4.7	300
15	Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit App, Inc.	iOS	4.6	296
16	Satellite View - Maps - RadarMortys Games	Android	3.4	274
17	onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonXmaps	Android	3.4	272
18	MapXplorer: Navigation, RadarGoldlab Pro	Android	3.5	263
19	EVgo - Find a Fast EV ChargerEVgo	iOS	4.6	261
20	Phone Tracker GPS LocationEsame Marketing Limited	Android	3.5	261
21	Transit - Subway & Bus TimesTransit, Inc.	Android	4.6	252
22	Moovit: Bus & Transit TrackerMoovit App Global LTD	iOS	4.6	248
23	Speedometer SimpleWATT APPS	iOS	4.7	225
24	ParkWhiz -- Parking AppParkWhiz Inc	Android	4.3	217
25	ChevronChevron U.S.A. Inc.	iOS	4.9	216
26	GPS Satellite Live Earth MapSona Apps Studio	Android	3.5	205
27	inDrive. Rides with fair fares® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD	Android	4.8	194
28	Garmin Messenger™Garmin	iOS	4.6	194
29	MTA TrainTimeMetropolitan Transportation Authority	iOS	4.9	186
30	Compass app - Accurate CompassBattery Stats Saver	Android	4.2	180
31	GPS, Maps, Driving DirectionsAppVerge Technologies, LLC	Android	4.0	178
32	SpotHero: #1 Rated Parking AppSpotHero, Inc.	iOS	4.9	169
33	Maps, Navigation & DirectionsUniversal Nav	Android	3.9	168
34	Trucker Path: Truck GPS & FuelTrucker Path	Android	4.8	165
35	Live Earth Map - World Map 3DTarrySoft	Android	4.0	163
36	Location ShareP & L Studio	Android	3.9	155
37	onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonXmaps, Inc.	iOS	4.9	152
38	FindMe - Location ShareBersamakitta	Android	3.7	150
39	ChevronChevron U.S.A. Inc.	Android	4.8	142
40	Uber - Request a rideUber Technologies, Inc.	Android	4.8	141
41	Île-de-France MobilitésIle de France Mobilites	iOS	4.7	140
42	Geocaching®Groundspeak Inc.	iOS	4.8	136
43	Radar GO-X: HUD, GPS, MapsAppwest Limited	Android	4.1	134
44	onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonXmaps, Inc.	iOS	4.4	129
45	GPS+ Maps, Navigation, TrafficJVSTUDIOS	Android	4.6	128
46	GPS Navigation & Map DirectionSharp Apps Studio	Android	4.1	128
47	Phone Tracker: Phone LocatorQR Code Scanner.	Android	4.1	121
48	Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Inc.	iOS	4.8	119
49	Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper Limited	iOS	4.9	112
50	Neshan MapJavad Amel Khabazan	iOS	4.3	105

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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