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NAVER Maps, Navigation

Navigate and discover places in Korea with NAVER Maps

by NAVER Corp.

iPhone · iPad · Android

Active Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
NAVER Maps is a GPS navigation app that provides fast and accurate navigation with real-time traffic info, optimized usability for any driving condition, and various features such as map search, booking, and transit directions.
Best for
  • someone traveling in Korea
  • someone looking for nearby restaurants or tourist spots
At a glance
  • Free to download

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published

Screens

Google Play

7 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

  • Free
  • Free to download

Ratings & reviews

3.6 1920 ratings · App Store

  1. 4/5Exceptional Navigation App for Exploring Seoul

    I arrived in Seoul, Korea, three days ago and was recommended Navver by a hostel mate I met in Okinawa. Despite my initial apprehension due to some negative reviews, I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did! Navver has proven to be a high-performing app, possibly one of the best I have used. It stands out by providing rich detail through live activities on iPhones with dynamic island support and helpful notifications on the home screen. The audio guidance is clear and precise, making navigation through the bustling streets of Seoul a breeze. What impressed me the most is Navver’s eagerness to deliver an exceptional navigation experience in a major city. The app is incredibly helpful, and I found it to be more detailed and user-friendly than Apple Maps in many aspects. My only feedback is that for those who cannot read Korean, including tourists, the station numbers are not shown in the app (additional some gate entry doesn’t match the maps guidance making hard to determine which line direction to enter). Adding station numbers would make it much easier to quickly understand one’s location and navigate to the next station, similar to the system in China. Overall, I really like the app experience. With minor adjustments, Navver has the potential to be a major competitor to Google Maps and Apple Maps. Highly recommended for anyone navigating Seoul!

    SAKAimages.com · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5Holy grail of solo travel

    Did a 3 month solo travel to South Korea and I used this app every day, not kidding. My Korean is very veryyy limited and I grew up in a countryside so had no experience with public transportation or cities other than airport “subways” lol. This accurately told bus arrival times, gave detailed information and graphics for getting from one place to another, you can save restaurants and shops (even super obscure ones you wouldn’t think would be listed, I went outside of main cities a lot) in different folder types and the markings of the folder color show up on the map all together. Very helpful for planning out stations, where to eat, where you’re staying, how to get literally anywhere. I’m so grateful to this app where I didn’t have to ask any strangers directions to places, a lifesaver for introverts and anyone who isn’t versed in traveling Korea. I’ll always download it when I visit. So many grumpy reviews, yet this was a lifesaver for me!!!!

    Mariah Ae😂✨ · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5Excellent app if you don’t understand Korean

    I don’t know where all those bad reviews coming but this is the best app you want to use it in English. When using public transportation it’s 100% everything in English compared to their competitors app when you create directions all public transportation navigation is in Korean language so if you don’t understand then you don’t know where to go. Make sure you allow in settings to use your location. It’s not as good as google maps but very close to it. Thumbs up for devs who work on this project from fellow developer :) The only thing reviews section only in Korean language so can’t leave reviews and yes if you read this review please add translation to reviews so we can translate even if we can’t leave it. I think Google translate API should be good thing to integrate for it.

    Jurgis_Keliautojas · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Works better than others

    I was in Seoul for a month and I relied on Naver maps everyday to get me around. Granted it is not flawless but I don’t understand the massive whining about this app. Yes, it got me messed up a few time but it was absolutely better than nothing. Once I learned my way around the public transportation I used it to check bus and train times which were insanely accurate and the walking part of Naver was great. It directed me to all the places I needed to see. So I give it five stars because it was a great app for the month I used it. I didn’t give up after the first time it got something wrong. I kept at it and with the help of the app and the kind Korean people I was able to have a wonderful experience. 🇺🇸

    Vonnyvonny · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 5/5Very helpful. Don’t mind the negative reviews!

    I am absolutely confused why this app has received so many negative reviews. Maybe people are upset that this Korean app has some *gasp* Korean? Nonsense. This app showed us very accurate directions to places we needed to go. It showed us timetables of when the next train and bus was arriving, as well as accurate walking directions. There is a setting to change it to English (which is what we used), but some places (for example, restaurants) will not have an English translation and that’s okay. It wasn’t slow or buggy when we were using it in South Korea. I highly recommend this app for travel!

    LovelySejalbo · 31 Jul 2026

4.6 255490 ratings · Google Play

  1. 4/5

    Sometimes my current location is wrong but overall very good

    Sopheak Krautch · 29 Jul 2026

  2. 5/5

    as a tourist and first time using this app, I give Navet a 10/10.

    Ruben Lopez · 29 Jul 2026

  3. 1/5

    Will suspend IP outside Korea. Rubbish app if not Korean.

    Google Play HK · 29 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5

    good app

    Maruf Ahasan · 29 Jul 2026

  5. 1/5

    Poor excuse for an app.

    Jeremy · 29 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

Privacy

  • Data Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Other Usage Data Developer declared
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Privacy

  • Data collected — App functionality — App activity — In-app search history Developer declared
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Versions

  • 6.0.0

    ● NAVER Map app V6 - Updated the service icon/logo - Improved UI/UX for the home screen - Moved Bookmark tab to a new location - Changed the entry point to MY page ● Introducing a new Booking tab - Added a Book tab, where you can browse businesses and products available for booking in one place ● General - Added a swipe-right gesture to return to the previous screen

  • 6.1.0

    ● Notifications update - Added Notifications Inbox in MY - Added an option to receive notifications in NAVER Map for bookings and orders made through the app. ● Navigation - Added a feature for using the Spotify player while using navigation.

  • 6.1.1

    ● Notifications update - Added Notifications Inbox in MY - Added an option to receive notifications in NAVER Map for bookings and orders made through the app. ● Navigation - Added a feature for using the Spotify player while using navigation.

  • 6.2.0

    ● Discover - Added pop-up store modules for Nearby, Hotspots, and National trends tab

  • 6.2.1

    ● Discover - Added pop-up store modules for Nearby, Hotspots, and National trends tab

  • 6.2.2

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.2.3

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.2.4

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.3.0

    ● Common - Added dark mode theme setting (MY > Settings > Display theme) ● Discover - Added blog posts to Discover tab feed ● Transit - Improving the usability of public transit routing

  • 6.3.1

    ● Common - Added dark mode theme setting (MY > Settings > Display theme) ● Discover - Added blog posts to Discover tab feed ● Transit - Improving the usability of public transit routing

  • 6.4.0

    ● Address - Improved UI for the address details page and displayed saved memo information.

  • 6.4.1

    ● Address - Improved UI for the address details page and displayed saved memo information.

  • 6.4.2

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.5.0

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.5.1

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.5.2

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.5.3

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.6.0

    ● General - Address details now appear in minimal mode ● Navigation - Notifications when your driving points go up or down.

  • 6.6.1

    ● General - Address details now appear in minimal mode ● Navigation - Notifications when your driving points go up or down.

  • 6.6.2

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.7.0

    ● General - Introduces Walking Directions - Supports NAVER sign-up via passport authentication ● Navigation - Improves reporting of road conditions (accidents/construction)

  • 6.7.1

    ● Navigation - Provides traffic light information in Safe Driving mode

  • 6.7.2

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.8.0

    ● General - Improved the Settings UI/UX - Added GPX file viewing on walking directions ●Bookmark - Enhanced notices when saved places have missing information or their locations have changed

  • 6.8.1 · 16 Jul 2026

    - App stabilization and bug fixes

  • 6.8.1.1 · 15 Jul 2026
  • 6.9.1.3 · 10 Aug 2026

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Last verified
28 Aug 2026
Sources
App Store, Google Play

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