What is Premium Lifetime license?
Premium Lifetime license (also called Premium licence) was a one‑time purchase option for Sygic GPS Navigation.
With this licence, users paid once and received:
Access to selected premium navigation features permanently
Offline navigation with voice guidance, lane assist, and speed limits
Long‑term map updates (released periodically)
Each licence included only the features available at the time of purchase.
Is Premium Lifetime license still available for purchase?
No, Premium Lifetime licences are no longer sold.
Since 2021, Sygic has transitioned to a subscription‑based model (Premium+), and new lifetime licences cannot be purchased anymore.
Do existing Premium Lifetime licences still work?
Yes. If you purchased a Premium Lifetime licence in the past:
It remains active and valid
You can continue using all included features without additional payment.
Your licence is not affected by subscription changes.
What features are included?
Premium Lifetime licences include core navigation features, such as:
Turn‑by‑turn instructions
- Spoken navigation instructions
Lane assistant and junction view
Speed limits and warnings
Points of interest (POI)
Add‑ons (historical)
In the past, additional features could be purchased separately, for example:
Real‑time Traffic
Head‑Up Display (HUD)
Dashcam
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay connectivity
These add‑ons were sometimes sold in a bundle with other products:
As one‑time purchases
Or as limited‑time services
Limitations of Premium Lifetime licenses
Compared to Premium+, Premium Lifetime licences have some limitations:
Access to new features
New features introduced after your purchase may not be included
Some new features may be available only via subscription
Car connectivity
Android Auto and CarPlay support may be available only with reduced functionality compared to Premium+
Map updates
Premium Lifetime licences include periodic map updates.
Typically released three times per year - during, or by the end of, January, May, and September
Provided without additional cost
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Difference between a subscription and a license
A license is a one-time purchase that grants permanent access to a product or service, typically for the features included at the time of purchase.
A subscription is an ongoing payment plan that provides access to a product or service for a defined period of time - usually billed monthly or annually - and access continues only while payments remain active.
In one sentence:
A license is a one-time purchase that grants ongoing access, while a subscription requires recurring payments to maintain access.
Difference between a Premium+ subscription and a Premium lifetime license
Premium+ and a Premium Lifetime license are not the same product.
Premium+ is a subscription - premium features and live services are available only while your subscription is active.
Premium Lifetime license is a one-time purchase: it gives you ongoing access to the Premium features that were included at the time of purchase, without a time limit.
Platform availability differs: a Premium Lifetime license can’t be transferred between Android and iOS, while Premium+ can be activated on both platforms by signing in to the same Sygic account.
Can I upgrade to Premium+?
Yes. If you have a Premium Lifetime licence, you can:
Upgrade to Premium+ subscription
Gain access to all current features and live services
Your lifetime licence remains unchanged and continues to work even if you cancel the subscription.
I have Premium lifetime license + Traffic ... do I have Premium+?
Premium+ ≠ Premium + Traffic
If you have have Premium lifetime license + Traffic, this usually means you purchased a Premium Lifetime licence, and an additional Traffic add‑on. These were two separate products sold in the past.
The “+” in Premium+ is part of the product name - it does not mean “Premium plus something you bought separately”.
On which platforms is Premium Lifetime license available?
Premium Lifetime licences are available only on the platform where they were originally purchased:
Android licences work only on Android devices
iOS licences work only on Apple devices
Premium Lifetime licences are:
not transferable between platforms
tied to the relevant app store account (Google Play or Apple ID)
Example: If you purchased Premium Lifetime license on Android, it cannot be used on iOS, and vice versa.
Why am I being asked to subscribe if I already paid for lifetime license?
Your Premium Lifetime licence is still valid, but it only includes the features available at the time of purchase.
New features and services introduced later are not part of the lifetime licence
These are now included in the Premium+ subscription
You can continue using your existing features, or subscribe if you want access to newer functionality.
Why are some features locked behind Premium+?
Can I still buy add‑ons for my lifetime licence?
No. Add‑ons were part of the older model.
Today, additional features are available only through Premium+ subscription
Why are Android Auto / CarPlay features limited?
This is because these features are actively developed and updated.
Some functionality may be limited for lifetime users
Full functionality is typically part of the Premium+ subscription
Does “lifetime” mean forever?
“Lifetime” refers to the product lifecycle, not unlimited future access to all features.
You keep what you purchased but it does not include features released later.
Can I transfer my licence to a new phone?
Yes, within the same platform. You can use your licence on a new device as long as you use the same account (Sygic account or Google Play or Apple ID).
However it cannot be transferred between Android and iOS.
Why has my Premium Lifetime licence stopped working?
The issue is usually related to activation, account usage, or platform compatibility.
Common reasons include:
- Licence is not activated on the current device - Lifetime licences must be activated after reinstalling the app or switching devices.
- Not logged into the correct Sygic account - always use the same Sygic account where the licence was purchased.
- Using a different store account (Google Play account, or Apple ID) - if you are logged into a different account, the app cannot verify your purchase.
- Too many devices are using the licence - lifetime licences are intended for personal use - if used on multiple devices simultaneously, the licence may be temporarily deactivated.
- Using a different platform (Android vs iOS) - licences are platform‑specific - if you switch platforms the licence will not transfer.