# Tube Map Pro vs Google Maps

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.

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.

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.

Tube Map Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Google Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tube Map Pro | Google Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $25.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-map-pro/id419623451/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **7.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#1** |
| Size | 108 MB | 470 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864704781) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Tube Map Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-map-pro/id419623451)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Google Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #15 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $99.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked 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 October 2, 2026 and Google Maps on October 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tube Map Pro or Google Maps?

Tube Map Pro currently peaks at #192 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*