# Pure Gas vs Google Maps

The clearest difference is ads: Pure Gas at none against Google Maps's shown. Google Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 2.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Gas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pure Gas 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 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Pure Gas's written reviews are positive against 44% of Google Maps's.

Pure Gas ships an update every 5 months, Google Maps every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Gas | Google Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gas/id454559068/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **7.4M** |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **43.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 2 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681952284) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Gas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gas/id454559068)

Locate nearby stations offering ethanol-free gasoline. View a list sorted by distance or use the map to find stations anywhere. Track fuel mileage, trip distance, price, and type for each fill-up, assigning records to specific vehicles.

**Highlights:** Locate ethanol-free gas stations, Sort stations by distance, Map view for station discovery, Track fuel mileage, Record trip distance, Log fuel price and type, Assign fuel records to vehicles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Tip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for finding ethanol-free fuel
- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚗 Useful for classic/vintage cars
- 💡 Ability to add/update station information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated station information
- 🔍 Limited search/filter options
- 📱 Lacking features compared to website version
- ⚠️ Stations listed don't actually have ethanol-free fuel

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or won't open
- Map view issues, such as incorrect station locations

**Requested features**

- Add fuel pricing information
- Allow searching/browsing outside of current location
- Display octane levels for each station
- Enable user reviews/comments on stations


### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #19 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 Pure Gas free?

Pure Gas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Maps free?

Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Gas or Google Maps?

Google Maps is rated higher. Pure Gas averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Google Maps averages 4.7 from 7.4M ratings.

### Do Pure Gas or Google Maps have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; Pure Gas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Gas or Google Maps?

Pure Gas ships an update every 5 months, and Google Maps every 6 days. Most recently, Pure Gas was updated on September 23, 2026 and Google Maps on September 26, 2026.

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