mapFactor

What mapFactor does

mapFactor, legally MAPFACTOR s.r.o., is a privately held Czech technology company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Prague (Štefánikova 24, Prague 5). The company develops offline-capable GPS navigation software and vehicle tracking systems, with product lines spanning mobile apps, desktop software, OEM hardware, and developer tools. Its core offerings include the free Navigator mobile app for Android, iOS, and Windows (using OpenStreetMap data), the premium Car PRO and Truck PRO variants (using TomTom maps), the PC/Pocket Navigator software for Windows and Windows CE, the Actis line of rugged navigation devices, the Tracking4Free VTU GPS trackers, and a Maps & Navigation SDK plus OCX modules for developers. The Navigator app has surpassed 50 million installs globally with coverage of 200+ countries and supports CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Underlying technology emphasizes fully offline navigation with maps stored locally on the device, multi-modal routing profiles (car, truck, bus, RV, bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle), and Precision Truck Routing that uses point-accurate road restriction data (bridge heights, weight limits, tunnel heights). The company has operated for over 25 years on a single core technology stack and held a partnership with TomTom International B.V. for premium map data. There is no evidence of AI/ML-driven routing, learned models, or neural components in the current products; routing relies on conventional algorithmic processing of vector map data.

The business model is a multi-stream hybrid. The mobile apps are freemium (free with OpenStreetMap, paid upgrades to TomTom maps and PRO features on an annual subscription). PC/Pocket Navigator is sold as perpetual one-time licenses (64-209 EUR per region). Hardware (Actis devices, VTU trackers, MapStick USB drives, GNSS receivers) is sold direct via the company's e-commerce shop and through mobile app stores. Revenue also comes from SDK/OCX licensing to developers and OEMs. Customer segments are split between individual consumers (consumer nav), professional drivers and small fleets (PRO/Truck products and Actis hardware), fleet/logistics operators (tracking, telematics, TCP/IP remote commands), emergency services, and software developers/OEMs licensing the SDK. Distribution is primarily product-led via Google Play, Apple App Store, and the Huawei AppGallery, complemented by direct e-commerce and developer channels.

Name

mapFactor

Legal name

MAPFACTOR s.r.o.

Website

https://mapfactor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

mapFactor (MAPFACTOR s.r.o.) is a Prague-based, privately held Czech company that develops offline-capable GPS navigation software, vehicle tracking devices, and a Maps & Navigation SDK for consumers, professional drivers, fleet operators, and developers, distributed via mobile app stores and direct e-commerce across 200+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GPS Navigation Software

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Navigation & Turn-by-Turn Apps (BPAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

GPS Fleet Tracking & Mapping (TLABAJAA)

Keywords

• Offline GPS navigation
• Truck routing software
• Vehicle tracking systems
• Navigation SDK
• GPS navigation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: One-time perpetual licenses for PC/Pocket Navigator software for Windows and WinCE devices. Includes Standard (car) and Truck versions with region or single-country map coverage.
2. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions: Premium TomTom maps and features sold within mobile apps (Android/iOS). PRO versions (Car PRO, Truck PRO) include professional TomTom maps. Optional subscriptions for map updates and premium online search.
3. Freemium (OpenStreetMaps): Free version of Navigator app with OpenStreetMaps data, generating revenue through upselling premium TomTom maps and advanced features.
4. Hardware Sales: GPS navigation devices (Actis 8, Actis 10 Rugged), GNSS receivers, USB GPS modules, MapStick USB drives, and VTU vehicle tracking units sold through e-commerce.
5. SDK Licensing: Maps & Navigation SDK licensed to developers for integration into third-party applications, sold as OCX modules and Android SDK packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MapFactor develops and sells offline GPS navigation software (Navigator for Android, iOS, Windows; PC/Pocket Navigator for Windows/WinCE) and online vehicle tracking systems (Tracking4Free/VTU devices) for both individual consumers and professional drivers. The company also licenses a Maps & Navigation SDK and OCX modules to developers, and sells proprietary Actis hardware navigation devices and accessories (MapStick USB drives, GNSS receivers).

Product overview

MapFactor develops GPS navigation software and vehicle tracking systems used by millions of drivers since 2001. The product portfolio centers on offline GPS navigation with turn-by-turn voice guidance for cars, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians. Core offerings include: Navigator mobile apps for Android, iOS, and Windows; PC/Pocket Navigator software for Windows/WinCE; Navigator Car PRO and Truck PRO professional versions; Actis ruggedized navigation hardware devices; Tracking4Free VTU GPS trackers; Maps & Navigation SDK and OCX modules for developers; MapExplorer desktop application; and accessories including MapStick USB drives with pre-loaded TomTom maps and GNSS receivers. The company uses both OpenStreetMaps (free) and TomTom professional maps, and supports Android Auto and CarPlay connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Navigator: Free offline GPS navigation app for Android, iOS, and Windows devices using OpenStreetMaps data.
• Navigator Car PRO
• Navigator Truck PRO
• Navigator Lite
• PC Navigator
• Pocket Navigator
• Tracking4Free
• MapExplorer
• Wake Me There
• Actis
• MapStick

Products and services

• MapFactor Navigator (free app) Free turn-by-turn GPS navigation app for Android, iOS, and Windows devices using OpenStreetMaps data. Maps are installed locally on the device, enabling offline navigation without internet connection. Used by millions of drivers worldwide.
• Navigator Truck PRO Professional GPS navigation app for Android and iOS with specialized truck routing using TomTom maps, including precision truck routing with point-accurate data on road restrictions such as bridge heights, weight limits, tunnel heights, and narrow streets.
• Navigator Car PRO Professional GPS navigation app for Android and iOS for car drivers with premium TomTom maps, lane guidance, POI search, and advanced features.
• PC Navigator (Standard & Truck) Professional offline navigation and mapping software for Windows PCs and WinCE/PDA devices. Available in Standard (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians) and Truck versions with TomTom maps. Region or single-country map coverage with perpetual licenses.
• Actis Navigation Devices Satellite navigation devices with pre-installed MapFactor Navigator software, including Actis 8, Actis 8 Rugged, and Actis 10 Rugged models for cars and trucks with 3 years of map updates included.
• Tracking4Free VTU GPS Trackers GPS tracking devices for vehicles and personal tracking including VTU18 OBD (with 5-year prepaid or monthly subscription options) and VTU10, providing continuous position monitoring, online fleet management, and driver-dispatcher communication.
• Maps & Navigation SDK for Android Software Development Kit for Android developers to integrate offline maps, location, routing, and navigation features into their own applications. Enables white-label navigation solutions.
• OCX Map Modules Map modules (OCX components) for Windows application developers, available in Standard and Truck versions with single country or regional coverage for integration into third-party Windows applications.
• MapStick USB Drives Dual USB flash drives with pre-installed TomTom maps of Europe for Navigator Car PRO and Truck PRO apps, enabling immediate offline navigation without downloading maps.
• MapExplorer Desktop application for Windows for viewing and managing maps, with multilingual manuals in Czech, English, German, Spanish, and French.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 million+ app installations worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TomTom International B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationTomTom provides digital map data for MapFactor's premium navigation products. MapFactor holds a license agreement with TomTom for using their maps in PC Navigator, Pocket Navigator, and mobile PRO versions. TomTom maps include detailed coverage for Europe, USA/Canada, Australia/New Zealand with quarterly updates for subscribers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HERE WeGo: HERE WeGo is HERE Technologies' consumer offline navigation app offering turn-by-turn directions in 200+ countries with downloadable maps. Closely comparable to MapFactor Navigator in offline-first consumer navigation across the same broad geographic footprint.
• Sygic: Sygic is a Slovakia-based GPS navigation app available on Android and iOS with offline maps, truck routing for professional drivers, and fleet versions. Closely comparable to MapFactor Navigator in product, target market, and offline-first philosophy.
• Magic Earth: Magic Earth is a free offline navigation app using OpenStreetMap data with turn-by-turn directions on iOS and Android. Directly comparable to MapFactor's free OSM Navigator, sharing the offline-first, OSM-based positioning for privacy-conscious consumers.
• CoPilot GPS (Trimble MAPS): CoPilot GPS specializes in professional driver and fleet navigation with offline maps, truck-specific routing, and commercial routing optimizations. Closely comparable to MapFactor Truck PRO for fleet operators and professional drivers in Europe and North America.
• TomTom: TomTom is both a map supplier and a direct navigation-app competitor. It offers TomTom GO consumer navigation and AmiGO, with truck routing features that overlap MapFactor's Truck PRO — and crucially it is the map data provider underlying MapFactor's premium tier.

Emerging players

• Navmii: Navmii offers community-based offline GPS navigation with OpenStreetMap data, dashcam features, and driver-safety analytics. Comparable to MapFactor Navigator in offline consumer navigation, with a more safety/community orientation.

Broad incumbents

• HERE Technologies: HERE is a major map data and navigation platform offering consumer navigation apps (HERE WeGo) as well as enterprise location services used by fleets and OEMs. Comparable to MapFactor in offline navigation and truck routing, but with vastly broader scale and B2B platform depth.
• Waze: Waze is the leading community-driven turn-by-turn navigation app owned by Google. Directly comparable to MapFactor Navigator for consumer use, with much larger scale and free pricing that pressures MapFactor's freemium-to-paid conversion.
• Garmin: Garmin is a global leader in dedicated GPS navigation hardware (e.g., dezl truck series, DriveSmart) and consumer GPS. Directly comparable to MapFactor's Actis hardware line and truck navigation software, but operating at massive scale with broader automotive and marine adjacencies.
• Google Maps: Google Maps is the dominant global consumer navigation platform with free turn-by-turn navigation, transit, and increasingly truck routing for professional drivers. It is the primary free alternative against which MapFactor's freemium model must convert users to paid TomTom subscriptions.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mapfactor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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