Shilei Tian
For professional drivers of heavy vehicles, RV owners, and daily commuters who require reliable offline mapping and vehicle-specific routing.
Fuelio
Snapshot
Who is Shilei Tian?
Providing professional-grade offline navigation and vehicle management tools for global drivers and commercial fleets.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Fuelio
v10.0.15
5mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Shilei Tian?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Navigation and vehicle utility software
Scale
indie
Target audience
Professional drivers of heavy vehicles, RV owners, and daily commuters who require reliable offline mapping and vehicle-specific routing.
Signature Patterns
- •Heavy reliance on offline 3D map data and navigation capabilities
- •Freemium monetization model with subscription-based premium tiers
- •Focus on specialized routing parameters for specific vehicle types
- •Integration of professional-grade safety features like Dashcam and AR navigation
Portfolio momentum
Released 20 updates across 3 apps in the last 6 months, indicating a high-frequency development cycle focused on feature maintenance and platform stability.
Portfolio
What does Shilei Tian ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
GPS Navigation, Offline Maps & Traffic for Truck, Camion, RV, Caravan, Bus & Van
- Vehicle-specific routing parameters allow drivers to input height and weight for safer navigation planning
- Inaccurate routing algorithms frequently direct heavy vehicles onto narrow roads or restricted bridges post-update
Distributed across 13 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Canada1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (9)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Netherlands1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
›+4 more europe markets
- Spain1 / 1
- Sweden1 / 1
- Turkey1 / 1
- United Kingdom1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Australia1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
20/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Shilei Tian compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
Both applications target professional CDL holders and truck drivers with specialized routing, creating direct competition for the same commercial driver user base.
Both apps target professional drivers with vehicle-specific routing, competing directly for the same commercial trucking user base.
Contenders(4)
NavXL targets the same professional HGV driver audience as Sygic by offering vehicle-specific routing based on dimensions, weight, and cargo restrictions. Both apps compete directly for the same user base requiring compliant navigation for large vehicles across the UK and Europe.
Both apps target professional drivers of large vehicles, including trucks and RVs, by providing specialized routing based on vehicle dimensions, weight, and HAZMAT load settings.
Both applications target professional commercial truck drivers with dimension-aware routing, creating direct competition for the same user base of long-haul and regional operators.
Both applications target professional drivers requiring specialized routing for large vehicles, including trucks and RVs.
Same space(33)
Field professionals use this for specialized GIS map imports that exceed Sygic's road-navigation capabilities.
i-Boating provides marine-specific navigation, serving a distinct professional niche that coexists with Sygic's land-based truck navigation.
calimoto targets the motorcycle segment, providing scenic routing algorithms that differ from Sygic's dimension-aware truck navigation.
inRoute provides granular environmental monitoring for complex journeys, appealing to drivers who need specific route control beyond standard navigation.
Spoke focuses on multi-stop delivery efficiency, serving the same professional driver segment as Sygic but prioritizing route optimization over vehicle-specific constraints.
Users rely on this for integrated local services, keeping Sygic for specialized long-distance navigation.
Guru Maps offers offline navigation and trail mapping for outdoor activities, serving as a secondary tool for Sygic users planning off-road trips.
RV owners use this for dimension-aware routing in France, complementing Sygic's broader international coverage.
known for
MapXplorer: Map Radar Navigate
MapXplorer targets general commuters rather than professional operators, offering safety alerts and camera tracking as a secondary navigation aid.
Radarbot serves the same professional driver audience as Sygic but focuses on speed-camera detection and legal compliance rather than vehicle-dimension routing.
Commuters use this as a free, offline-capable alternative for standard navigation tasks.
Motorcyclists use this for curvy-road planning, complementing Sygic's highway-focused navigation for large vehicles.
Magic Earth provides a privacy-first navigation experience using OpenStreetMap, serving as an alternative for users who prioritize data sovereignty.
Drivers use this for guide-based POI selections, adding context to Sygic's standard navigation.
NAVER Maps serves as a regional navigation utility in South Korea, coexisting with Sygic for users who need localized business discovery and public transit.
Drivers use this for real-time traffic and parking data that complements Sygic's offline-focused navigation.
Organic Maps offers a privacy-focused, offline-first navigation experience that serves as a non-tracking alternative to Sygic's commercial model.
Users employ this for general daily commutes, keeping Sygic for specialized professional tasks.
MyWay Route Planner focuses on stop-sequence optimization for couriers, serving the delivery-focused workflow needs of professional drivers.
Drivers add this to their navigation stack to access real-time radar and speed trap alerts.
Game Maps IRL targets the same commuter base as Sygic but differentiates through aesthetic gamification rather than professional-grade utility.
Users access this for general-purpose navigation when Sygic's specialized truck features are not required.
Outdoor enthusiasts use this for terrain-specific hiking and cycling data that Sygic's road-focused engine omits.
TruckMap serves the commercial trucking segment with dimension-aware routing and a freight marketplace, directly competing with Sygic's professional driver focus.
TomTom Maps & Traffic provides general-purpose navigation and traffic management, serving as a reliable alternative for daily commuting.
Professional drivers test this alongside Sygic to compare dimension-aware routing accuracy for heavy vehicles.
Gaia GPS serves the backcountry navigation niche, offering GIS tools that appeal to professional land managers and outdoor enthusiasts.
CoPilot GPS provides vehicle-specific routing for heavy-duty operators, directly overlapping with Sygic's core professional navigation value proposition.
Drivers use this for crowdsourced parking and fuel data that Sygic lacks, maintaining it as a secondary utility.
Trucker Path is a community-driven utility for CDL drivers, providing parking and fuel data that complements Sygic's truck navigation.
Professional drivers use this as a direct truck-specific alternative for dimension-aware routing.
Cyclists use this for personalized route planning based on bike type, distinct from Sygic's truck-focused navigation.
Waze provides real-time traffic intelligence for daily drivers, acting as a complementary tool for Sygic users who need live hazard reporting.
New entrants(1)
Users access this for basic navigation needs, distinct from Sygic's professional-grade truck features.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Shilei Tian
Bottom line
Sygic is a mature navigation specialist with a clear competitive advantage in offline and commercial-grade routing. Their ability to maintain high engagement across a small, focused portfolio suggests strong product-market fit in the professional driving sector.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 3
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 3
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
