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PC Navigator 26 for Windows brings More Precise Truck Routing
 

PC Navigator 26 for Windows and WinCE brings more precise truck navigation with Precision Truck Routing. Accurate data on road restrictions helps avoid unsuitable routes and ensures more reliable destination arrival.
The update also includes the latest TomTom maps and a discounted GPS bundles.

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Smarter Truck Navigation: How Navigator 8.1 Improves Routing for Large Vehicles
 

MapFactor has released Navigator 8.1 for Android, introducing the new Precision Truck Routing feature — delivering more precise route planning based on point-level road restriction data. This significantly improves route calculation for large vehicles, helping drivers avoid obstacles, reduce detours, and navigate complex urban and industrial environments more reliably.

The update also supports offline map import via MapStick USB device, enabling convenient updates without an internet connection.

In addition, enhanced Android intent support allows seamless integration with external applications, for example launching navigation directly or passing complete routes with multiple stops.

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New: MapStick USB Drive – TomTom Maps of Europe with No Downloads Required
 

We introduce MapStick – a smart dual USB drive (USB-A & USB-C) from MapFactor with preinstalled TomTom maps of Europe. It allows you to install full offline maps instantly, without downloading large files over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Just plug it in, import the maps and start navigating.

Designed for both everyday drivers and professionals, MapStick works with MapFactor Navigator Car Pro and Truck Pro Android apps and delivers reliable navigation without internet dependency. MapStick USB is available now in our
eshop – explore the options and choose the version that fits your journey.

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Latest TomTom maps now available!
 

New TomTom maps (version 95) are now available for Navigator, MapExplorer, OCX modules and Maps & Navigation SDK.

Navigator for Android/iOS

Download the new maps for free within your yearly subscription of Navigator or get it through in-app purchase in NavigatorFREE.

For Navigator Truck/Car PRO for Android, you can now get your maps on a portable MapStick USB flash drive. It lets you import maps directly into the app — quickly, conveniently, and without needing any data connection.

PC/Pocket Navigator for Windows/WinCE

For the new PC/Pocket Navigator 25 visit our e-shop. Discount on map upgrades for existing customers available!

Plan POI Stops Along Your Route – Now Easier with the new Navigator 8
 

The new Navigator 8 for Android comes with a great new feature. It enables drivers to see the distance to nearest points of interest (POIs) along their route during navigation, greatly simplifying the planning of stops. Other enhancements in version 8 include improved real-time traffic information (HD Traffic), edge-to-edge display support for Android 15+, and new map colour schemes inspired by the OpenStreetMap style.

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PC & Pocket Navigator 25 for Windows/WinCE devices released with latest TomTom maps
 

PC & Pocket Navigator 25 for Windows or WinCE devices is now available. It offers the latest professional TomTom map data (version 92 from May 2025).

– Navigator 25 for standard vehicles
– Navigator 25 Truck for reliable offline navigation of trucks and large vehicles.

Updated version of MapExplorer software, Maps & Navigation SDK and the OCX modules are also available. Visit www.mapfactor.com for more details.

Special February E-shop Discounts - Save up to 15%!
 

Celebrate with us the launch of the new MapFactor E-Shop with up to 15% off navigation software & hardware!
Offer valid until Feb 28, 2025!

Don’t miss out – shop now on www.mapfactor.com/shop/

Note: This special offer applies only to products available in the e-shop mapfactor.com/shop.

Go from here to anywhere with PC & Pocket Navigator 24 for Windows/WinCE devices and the new TomTom maps
 

PC & Pocket Navigator 24 released

PC & Pocket Navigator 24 for Windows and WinCE devices is now available. It offers the latest professional TomTom map data (version 88).

Updated version of MapExplorer software, the OCX modules and Android SDK are also available.

New TomTom maps for Android and iOS

The latest TomTom maps (version 88 - released at the end of May 2024) are now also available for all our Android and iOS software. Subscribers have updates included in their subscription. Just download the new maps in Map manager.

MapFactor Navigator 3.1 for iOS: Expanded Coverage for a Worldwide Navigation
 

The recently released Navigator 3.1 for iOS devices includes a range of exciting updates. It introduces a unified app icon design for both Navigator and Navigator TRUCK PRO apps on iOS, along with expanded regional coverage for an enhanced global navigation experience, especially in Asia.

For more details read this blog post or press release.

Try out the new Navigator Lite - MapFactor Maps & Navigation SDK showcase
 

The new Android application Navigator Lite brings all the key features you know from Navigator and has been created using our map and navigation SDK as a demo app.

Read more in the press release.

New Actis Rugged sat nav devices now available
 

Actis Rugged sat nav devices are high performance IP67 rated Android tablets with preinstalled professional gps navigation software MapFactor Navigator for Android. Actis Rugged are specifically designed for mobile workers and truck drivers working even in extreme conditions.

Rugged navigation devices for standard vehicles:
– Actis 8 Rugged
– Actis 10 Rugged

Rugged navigation devices for large vehicles:
– Actis 8 Rugged Truck
– Actis 10 Rugged Truck

All Actis Rugged devices include 3 years free upgrades of the professional TomTom maps.

Actis 8 Rugged and Actis 10 Rugged sat nav devices are now available on demand.

PC & Pocket Navigator 23 for Windows/WinCE devices and new TomTom maps released
 

PC & Pocket Navigator 23 released

PC & Pocket Navigator 23 for Windows or WinCE devices is now available. It offers the latest professional TomTom map data (version 84 from June 2023).

Updated version of MapExplorer software, the OCX modules and Android SDK are also available.

New TomTom maps for Android and iOS

The latest TomTom maps (version 84 - June 2023) are now also available for Navigator for Android and iOS. Subscribers have updates included in their subscription. Just download the new maps in Map manager.

MapFactor Navigator for Android now works on Windows 11
 

A big breakthough! One of the best rated free offline GPS navigation apps for Android, MapFactor Navigator, is now running on Windows 11 as well!

Although there has been Navigator software for Windows and WinCE OS since 2002, called PC Navigator, many customers might prefer the Android version of Navigator, as it offers enhanced features and a nicer UI. Now, users with devices running Windows 11 can use Navigator for Android as well, which is great news!
Simply download Navigator from the Amazon AppStore onto a Windows 11 device and enjoy Navigator for Android on your laptop, tablet or PC. You might need an additional GPS receiver for accurate navigation.

For more details read here.

Navigator now with stations for electric vehicles and other new POI
 

The latest update of Mapfactor Navigator (version 7.3), popular GPS offline navigation app, adds new POI (points of interest) categories to maps. These include charging stations for electric vehicles among other interesting new POI, and not only for drivers!

Other new POI are car washes, weigh stations, coach parking areas, coach stops, toilets and others.

The new POIs are available in the free version of Navigator as well as in the Car Pro and Truck Pro versions – their accuracy and completeness are always dependent on the quality of the map data.

For more details read here.

Navigator 7.3 adds Android Auto Coolwalk UI support
 

Navigator 7.3 for Android with the support of Coolwalk UI on Android Auto was released!
Thanks to the new split view you have constant and quick access to other apps, such as music and text messaging, without leaving the navigation screen and losing track of their route.
Android Auto connectivity feature is available for all Navigator apps (Free, Car Pro, Truck Pro) completely for free.

Read more on our main website here.

Maps & Navigation SDK for Android now available
 

Enhance your app with offline maps, professional navigation and location features and help your customers move more efficiently.
Optimise your fleet management.

Visit MapFactor Maps & Navigation SDK website for more details.

PC & Pocket Navigator 22 for Windows/WinCE devices released
 

PC & Pocket Navigator 22 for Windows or WinCE devices is now available. It offers the latest professional TomTom map data (version 80 from March 2022).

MapFactor Navigator 7.2 for Android released

Navigator 7.2 for Android has been released with great new updates!
– searching favourites across folders in both the app and Android Auto
– searching countries in Map download manager
– downloading maps in Android Auto
– information on the basic advantages of OSM and TomTom map data
– two new types of info panels.

More details and screenshots here.

MapFactor Navigator 7.1 for Android released

Navigator 7.1 for Android released at the end of March brought handy enhacements:

- possibility to filter POI search results and Favourites by name
- Android Auto - fullscreen mode and map gestures
- and futher improvements and bug fixes.

More details and screenshots here.

MapFactor Navigator as TOP APP in FOCUS-MONEY independent user survey

The new issue of the german FOCUS-MONEY magazine present the results of a large, independent customer survey on apps among German users. The survey was looking for the most customer-friendly apps of 2022 in Germany.

We are very pleased that our navigation app MapFactor Navigator was awarded TOP APP among navigation apps. Moreover, it is a direct user recommendation!
But what is more, Navigator is the only award-winning, i.e. according to the survey results the best free offline navigation app, out of the evaluated navigation applications.

More details here.

MapFactor’s 2021 recap and plans for 2022
 

Last year brought again many challenges and obstacles. As promised, we continued working hard and succeeded in enhancing our navigation apps with many new innovations.
What are we especially proud of in 2021?

• – Navigator with Android Auto and CarPlay (Beta) connectivity
• – Navigator Car PRO for Android - a new app for professional drivers
• – Live HD Traffic now covers more than 80 territories all over the world
• – Navigator brings support for iPads
• – New maps for Oceania
• – PC & Pocket Navigator 21 for Windows and WinCE devices released.

MapFactor Named Best Android Navigation App of 2021 by BestApp.com
 

We are very please that the BestApp.com platform ranked Mapfactor Navigator "Best Free Version" among the most reliable solutions for Android users to get around.

The review lists the Top 10 Android Navigation Apps to Try and compares the features and support available for these apps.

Navigator 2.5 for iOS with CarPlay Beta released
 

New navigation app for Apple CarPlay released! MapFactor Navigator 2.5 for iOS comes with CarPlay Beta with further improvements in the pipeline.

The great news is that, unlike our competitors, this function is available completely free in both versions of Navigator for iOS – Navigator FREE as well as Navigator PRO.

Read more on MapFactor Navigator for Apple CarPlay

PC & Pocket Navigator 21 for Windows/WinCE devices released
 

New version of Mapfactor GPS navigation software for Windows and WinCE devices has been released, including the latest professional TomTom maps (version 77, our release October 2021)!

Get now through our e-shop:

• PC/Pocket Navigator 21 - Standard or Truck.
• MapExplorer 21 - get for free together with purchase of Navigator 21

Discounts on map upgrades available for existing customers.

We have also released new OCX map modules for development of own map applications.

Mapfactor Navigator now also for your iPad, with new maps of Oceania
 

The September release of MapFactor Navigator for iOS (both the FREE and the PRO versions) has brought support for iPads. You can now take advantage of the larger screen for more comfortable navigation.

Other recent updates include new professional TomTom maps of countries in Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia) and backup import from XML.

Navigator 7 comes with Android Auto connectivity - for free
 

MapFactor Navigator is one of the first offline GPS navigation apps for Android Auto. This function will be available at no extra charge in all Navigator 7 versions – from Navigator FREE to professional Navigator PRO (PRO versions releases will follow soon). Navigator 7 for Android is fully compatible with Android Auto car displays. More details here.

Navigator CAR PRO - new Android GPS navigation for cars
 

Enjoy the new CAR PRO version developed for all car drivers. Navigator Car Pro for Android offers the latest TomTom maps and all paid features (incl. real-time traffic) in an advantageous monthly or yearly subscription.

New countries with Live HD traffic available!
 

Online traffic information are now available for almost 90 territories all over the world.

In February we added new countries in Europe, Afrika and in America.

In April, 5 new regions (Latin America, South Asia, Oceania, North & East Asia and Middle East) followed.

More details:
New countries with Live HD traffic available (Press release)
How to use Live HD Traffic...

Navigator PRO - new iOS navigation for cars or trucks

Navigator PRO is a new iOS GPS navigation app for all professional drivers of cars (using standard TomTom maps) or trucks and large vehicles (using specialised TomTom truck maps). Its advantageous one-year subscription offers all paid add-ons and the latest maps (incl. quarterly updates). Routing is optimised for your vehicle and live traffic.

PC Navigator 20 for Windows/WinCE available

New version of Mapfactor GPS navigation software for Windows and WinCE devices has been released, including the latest professional TomTom maps!
Get now through our e-shop:
- PC/Pocket Navigator 20 Standard or Truck,
- MapExplorer 20 - get it for free together with purchase of Navigator 20.
We have also released new OCX map modules for development of own map applications.

Navigator TRUCK PRO - new Android sat nav for trucks & large vehicles

Are you driving a truck, van, bus, caravan or another large vehicle? If yes, then Navigator Truck Pro was developed especially for you. Its advantageous one-year subscription offers all paid add-ons and the latest specialised TomTom truck maps (incl. quarterly updates). Routing is optimised for your vehicle parameters and live traffic updates.

New Android version: Navigator 6 with a new menu design and online search

A new main menu with integrated search at its heart. Premium online search and further improvements.

New Android version: Navigator 5.0 - a colour changing chameleon

Adorn Navigator in your favourite colour! Navigator 5.0 for Android brings UI facelift and app colour themes.

New 1.7 version of Navigator for iOS released!

Navigator 1.7 for iOS devices has been released. It inludes Text-To-Speech, which increases voice navigation information with audible street names, many new customisation options and further improvements.