# Yango Maps vs Tanker App

Yango Maps and Tanker App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Tanker App's written reviews are positive against 56% of Yango Maps's. Tanker App also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Yango Maps's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Yango Maps against 4.8 for Tanker App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yango Maps has 296 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Yango Maps's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tanker App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yango Maps | Tanker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yango-maps/id1665672451/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanker-app/id6451196107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 832 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [METAGATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650783531) |

## What reviewers say

### Yango Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yango-maps/id1665672451)

Navigate your city with real-time traffic updates, public transport schedules, and walking routes. Get turn-by-turn directions, avoid jams, and find parking. Download offline maps for navigation without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic updates, Public transport schedules, Walking route guidance, Offline map downloads, Parking and fuel station finder, CarPlay integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Superior lane guidance at complex intersections
- 👍 Clearer UI compared to Google Maps and Waze
- 📍 Accurate location tracking in Dubai
- 🚨 Speed camera alerts and speed limit warnings
- 🎯 Detailed road information and lane-specific navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited global coverage outside Dubai/UAE
- 📍 Incomplete location database compared to competitors
- 🐛 Location tracking delays on CarPlay
- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full CarPlay features
- 📱 Missing road names and directional indicators

**Reported bugs**

- Speed meter disappears when switching to other apps
- Location display lag causing missed exits
- Incomplete camera database leading to missed speed cameras
- CarPlay compatibility issues on some devices
- Inaccurate location display in some regions

**Requested features**

- French language version
- Driver screen support for CarPlay
- Expanded map coverage for India (especially Assam)
- Global expansion beyond Dubai/UAE
- Extended zoom duration (currently 10 seconds)


### Tanker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanker-app/id6451196107)

Request various car services directly to your vehicle's location across the UAE. Services include car washes, recovery, electrical assistance, and fuel delivery. Payment options include at the time of service or e-payment.

**Highlights:** Car wash services, Recovery services, Car electrical services, Petrol delivery, On-demand service requests, UAE-wide coverage, Multiple payment options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yango Maps free?

Yango Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tanker App free?

Tanker App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yango Maps or Tanker App?

Tanker App is rated higher. Yango Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Tanker App averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Yango Maps or Tanker App have ads?

Neither Yango Maps nor Tanker App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yango Maps or Tanker App?

Yango Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Tanker App fortnightly. Most recently, Yango Maps was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tanker App on October 24, 2026.

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