Comparison

Tube Map Pro vs Google Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tube Map Pro

Navigate London's transport network with this ad-free app. It features the official Tube map, live travel updates, and an offline journey planner. Find stations, check line statuses, and plan your routes efficiently.

Highlights
  • Official TfL Tube map design
  • Live travel information
  • Offline journey planner
  • Line status updates
  • Live departures
  • Save favorite routes
  • Find closest station
Features
Currently charting
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Tube Map Pro uses the official Tube Map from Transport for London (TfL) with live travel information and a journey planner – all free from adverts. This app is the Pro version of Mapway's award-winning Tube Map which has over 22 million downloads worldwide. Key features: Uses the official TfL iconic Harry Beck London Underground map design. Includes additional map views for the TfL Night Tube and Rail Network. Plus a bonus map that we have created that is more geographical.  An easy to use journey planner that works with and without an internet connection. Check line status for delays, closures and service changes. See what time the next Tube is due with live departures from TfL. National Rail arrivals and departures. Journey planning made easy with real-time routing around closures and delays. Use step-by-step directions in the journey planner to find your way around London. Save your favourite routes for quick selection when on the go. Save your Home and Work stations for up to date station, line and route information. Find your closest Tube station wherever you are in London. Tube Map Pro Apple Watch app available. Travel Guide First & Last Tube Times, Tube Exits Line status widgets With over 55 million downloads worldwide, there's a Mapway app for many of the busiest transport systems in the world including New York Subway, Paris Metro, Bus Times London and Berlin Subway. Plan. Route. Relax. Please note: whilst we endeavour to ensure that Line Status notifications are delivered in a timely manner we can’t guarantee this 100% of the time. There may be occasions when the functionality isn’t available due to technical reasons outside of our control.

About

Google Maps

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Tube Map Pro4 screens
Google Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Google Maps at Free against Tube Map Pro's $25.99. Google Maps also leads on ratings volume (7.4M vs 201) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Tube Map Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Google Maps is free to download; Tube Map Pro costs $25.99 up front. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Tube Map Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tube Map Pro against 4.7 for Google Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Tube Map Pro's written reviews are positive against 43% of Google Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tube Map Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Google Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Tube Map Pro versus Google Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTube Map ProGoogle Maps
Price$25.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (201 ratings) — better4.7 (7.4M ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2017.4M — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.Google LLC

Customer experience

Tube Map Pro

All ratings201 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%

Google Maps

All ratings7,381,143 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9,035 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Tube Map Pro

From 201 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Accurate and up-to-date tube map
  • 🚀 Quick route planning and navigation
  • 📱 Works offline for basic functionality
  • 🎯 Helpful carriage/door suggestions for efficiency

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 📵 Poor performance and slow responsiveness
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for live data
  • 📱 Landscape mode removed on iPad
  • ❌ Inaccurate carriage number suggestions

Google Maps

From 7.4M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Tube Map Pro

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Blank screen on launch
  • Journey planner route button stays greyed out
  • Notification preferences ignored when using VPN
  • Screen randomly jumps on iPhone 5
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  • Location disappears off map when switching apps
  • Oyster card sign-in doesn't persist
  • App doesn't work without internet despite pro version claims
  • Slow and unresponsive performance
  • Carriage suggestions often incorrect

Requested features

13 requests
  • Home/work station quick access for commuters
  • First and last train time information
  • Direction indicators (North/South/East/West) on routes
  • Multiple route options display
  • Last stop/destination clarity for trains
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  • Integration with Google Maps
  • Oyster card balance integration without re-login
  • Fare calculator
  • Travel card amount remaining display
  • User tagging feature for favorite locations
  • Ability to plan trips for future dates/times
  • Expanded coverage of London rail services (Great Northern, etc.)
  • Better feedback mechanism for carriage corrections

Google Maps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Tube Map Pro

No in-app purchases

22 purchases

Google Maps

Subscriptions22
  • 30 GB$0.891 Month
  • 30 GB1 Month trial3 variants$0.891 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
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  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$19.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB$19.991 Year
  • Google AI Pro (2 TB)$19.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 200 GB1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • 200 GB$29.991 Year
  • 10 TB$49.991 Month
  • 2 TB1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • 20 TB$99.991 Month
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month

Questions

Is Tube Map Pro free?
Tube Map Pro costs $25.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tube Map Pro or Google Maps?
Tube Map Pro is rated higher. Tube Map Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Google Maps averages 4.7 from 7.4M ratings.
Do Tube Map Pro or Google Maps have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; Tube Map Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Tube Map Pro or Google Maps?
Tube Map Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and Google Maps every 6 days. Most recently, Tube Map Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Google Maps on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tube Map Pro or Google Maps?
Tube Map Pro currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Google Maps at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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