Comparison

Google Maps vs Speed Cameras Radar

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

About

Speed Cameras Radar

This app detects speed cameras, police traps, and traffic light cameras. It provides real-time notifications and traffic updates from other users, even while navigating. Features include a map view, route display, and a background widget.

Highlights
  • Speed camera detection
  • Real-time traffic alerts
  • Route display with camera locations
  • Background widget functionality
  • Speed limit warnings
  • User-reported camera updates
  • Multi-country coverage
Features
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Discover all speed cameras, police traps, radars and traffic light cameras! Always know what speed cameras are around you. Even if you are navigating, you can see the speed cameras along the way and receive real time notifications. The app tells you about traffic, police, crashes, and more reported by other users in real-time. Why Speed Cameras Radar? ◦ Map - Discover all the speed cameras, speed traps, radars, traffic light cameras and more. ◦ Routes - Display the route on the map and find out the speed cameras along the way. ◦ Widget - Use the app on the background even when the phone is locked. ◦ Speedometer - Receive warnings when the speed is higher than the speed cameras limit. ◦ Integrate it with other apps - Integrate the app with external navigators. ◦ Report and vote speed cameras - You can upload your speed cameras and vote other’s speed cameras. ◦ High coverage - 42 Countries covered by speed cameras and supported by our app. Drive safe, drive with us! *Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ----- Privacy policy:  http://www.socialsmap.com/privacy-policy-ios.pdf

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
Speed Cameras Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Maps at 7.4M against Speed Cameras Radar's 1.4K. Google Maps also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Speed Cameras Radar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Maps against 4.6 for Speed Cameras Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 49% of Speed Cameras Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Speed Cameras Radar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Maps versus Speed Cameras Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsSpeed Cameras Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.6 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4M — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleBigdream Corporation

Customer experience

Google Maps

All ratings7,375,894 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews8,919 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.3%

Speed Cameras Radar

All ratings1,354 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative38.8%

User reviews

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

Speed Cameras Radar

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bluetooth Autostart working again
  • 👍 Accurate data
  • 👍 Lifesaver
  • 👍 Great app - Saves cost
  • 👍 Perfect for ride share drivers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth Autostart not functioning as expected
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔊 Low speaker sound
  • 🔍 Not detecting all cameras
  • 📺 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

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

Speed Cameras Radar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bluetooth Autostart not working consistently
  • Incorrect speed camera information
  • GPS not working
  • App crashing or not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to manually update camera locations
  • Waze-like live traffic and police reporting
  • Separate volume control for alerts

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
11 purchases

Speed Cameras Radar

Subscriptions5
  • Premium version 12 months$2.991 Month
  • Premium version3 Days trial$11.996 Months
  • Premium version 6 months$11.996 Months
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  • Premium Version3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium version without ads$17.991 Year
One-time6
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Apple Watch App$3.99
  • Bluetooth auto-start$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock Speed Cameras History$3.99
  • CarPlay App$3.99
  • Complete Premium Package$12.99

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Cameras Radar free?
Speed Cameras Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Speed Cameras Radar?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Speed Cameras Radar averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Google Maps or Speed Cameras Radar have ads?
Both Google Maps and Speed Cameras Radar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Speed Cameras Radar?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Speed Cameras Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speed Cameras Radar on September 22, 2026.

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