# Google Maps — Places, navigation & traffic

> Global mapping, navigation, and local business discovery service. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Navigation, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7,356,559 App Store ratings · 8,481 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 472 MB
- Languages: British English, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Burmese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish and 32 more
- Released: 2012-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews.md

## What is Google Maps?

Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover over 250 million businesses and places - from restaurants and shops to everyday essentials – with photos, reviews, and helpful information.

Navigate the world, the way you want:
• Get to where you need to go with fuel-efficient route options
• Find the best route with real-time, turn-by-turn voice, and on screen navigation
• Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures
• Catch the bus, train, and ride-share effortlessly, with real-time updates
• Find bike or scooter rentals to get around more easily

Plan trips and experiences effortlessly:
• Preview an area before you go (e.g. parking, entrances) with Street View
• Use Immersive View to experience what landmarks, parks and routes look like, and even check the weather so you can be ready in advance
• Create custom lists of your favorite saved places and share with others
• Order delivery and takeout, make reservations, and book hotels
• Don't get lost with offline maps in an area with bad signal
• Search for local places and things to do, and decide based on user reviews and photos

Discover and explore like a local:
• Explore with confidence knowing 500 million users contribute and keep the map up to date each year
• Avoid the crowds by seeing how busy a place is before you get there
• Use Lens in Maps to see walking directions overlaid on the real world
• Filter restaurants by cuisine, hours, price, rating and more
• Ask questions about a place, from dishes to parking, and get quick answers

Some features not available in all countries or cities
Navigation isn't intended to be used by oversized or emergency vehicles

## Key features

- Real-time GPS navigation
- Live traffic data
- Public transport updates
- Business and place discovery
- Street View and Immersive View
- Offline maps
- User reviews and photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #1 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)
- #25 in Top Free (US App Store)

## What do users think of Google Maps?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
- 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
- 👍 Reliable traffic information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
- 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
- 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save/access favorite locations
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect address/location detection
- Voice navigation issues

**Most requested features**

- Option to avoid tolls or specify vehicle type
- Ability to manually edit/update maps
- Better integration with public transit
- Improved offline functionality
- More customization options for routes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 8,481)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Error in data

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Has incorrect names for gulfs and lakes.

### 1/5 — Lake Ontario

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Deleting this App

### 1/5 — Totally useless for the iPad now!

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

You are unable to drop a pin in the right place anymore you end up with a huge offset to the right. I now find after struggling with this that it is a widespread issue that google just can’t be bothered to fix. It’s now equally as useless as Apple Maps which I didn’t think was possible

### 1/5 — Lake ontario

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Cannot belive that google bowed down to change the name of Lake Ontario. Unbelievable!!!!

### 1/5 — Mr M

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

The app shows incorrect information, such as incorrect names for Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. Poor.

### 1/5 — Lake Ontario

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Lake Ontario. That’s all

### 1/5 — Problem

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Not working properly

### 5/5 — Excellent, safe, structured adventure

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Thank you so much to the Zante Diving team, and in particular instructor Harry, for their patience, encouragement and professionalism in delivering us an exciting adventure in beautiful clear waters. We felt very safe and supported.

### 1/5 — Get a backbone

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

When did one individual who is clearly not mentally stable allow a company as big as Google to rename places. Google get your house in order

### 1/5 — Lake America????

*2026-09-04, version 26.33.1*

Really 🤬🤬

## Frequently asked questions about Google Maps

### What does Google Maps do?

Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.

### What are the key features of Google Maps?

Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.

### Is Google Maps free to use?

Yes, the core functionality of Google Maps, including navigation and local search, is free to use. The application does have in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What devices is Google Maps compatible with?

Google Maps is available on a wide range of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS operating systems. It is also accessible via web browsers.

### How can I use Google Maps for trip planning?

You can plan trips by using Street View to preview areas, Immersive View to experience landmarks and routes, and creating custom lists of saved places. Offline maps are also available for areas with poor signal, and you can search for local activities and make reservations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.36.3 — 2026-09-07

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

### 26.33.1 — 2026-08-14

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

### 26.32.5 — 2026-08-07

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

### 26.31.5 — 2026-08-01

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

### 26.31.4 — 2026-07-31

Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*