Comparison

Google Maps vs GoMo by BusMap

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
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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

About

GoMo by BusMap

This app facilitates public transit travel and cashless payments for buses and other transportation. It offers route planning, real-time arrival information, and convenient payment options, including a digital bank card with cashback rewards. It aims to make commuting easier and encourage public transport use.

Highlights
  • Bus route lookup
  • Smart route planning
  • Nearby bus stop map
  • Estimated arrival times
  • Arrival and disembark alerts
  • Cashless ticket payment
  • Digital bank card with cashback
Features
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GoMo by BusMap is an application that supports public transit and cashless payments for buses and other public transportation services. It is currently available in Ho Chi Minh City and will continue expanding to more provinces in the near future. Key features of GoMo by BusMap: - Look up bus route information - Smart route planning - View nearby bus stops on the map - Check estimated bus arrival times - Receive alerts when the bus is approaching and when it's time to get off - Submit feedback about routes and stops - Student information verification - Link bank cards and pay for bus tickets - Open a TPBank Mastercard GOMO digital card directly in the app and enjoy the following benefits: + Get 50,000 VND cashback for eligible spending using the TPBank Mastercard GOMO virtual debit card within the first 60 days after successful activation, applicable from now until 31/12/2025. + Get 20% cashback, up to 100,000 VND/month, on eligible transportation and mobility spending. With GoMo by BusMap, passengers can travel easily using public transit, thanks to the detailed and accurate route information provided by the app. This helps users save time and optimize their journeys. In addition, GoMo by BusMap enables users to pay for public transportation tickets quickly through built-in QR Code payments. Verified students can also enjoy fare discounts and subsidies depending on each transport service. With these convenient features, GoMo by BusMap aims to be your reliable companion on every commute. Our development team hopes to encourage more people to choose and enjoy public transportation. We truly appreciate your ratings, feedback, and positive support! Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
GoMo by BusMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GoMo by BusMap at none against Google Maps's shown. GoMo by BusMap also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Google Maps's advantage is ratings volume (7.4M vs 794) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 GoMo by BusMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 GoMo by BusMap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 794, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 58% of GoMo by BusMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, GoMo by BusMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Maps versus GoMo by BusMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsGoMo by BusMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.6 (794 ratings)
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4M — better794
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleGo Labs Technology Joint Stock Company

Customer experience

Google Maps

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

GoMo by BusMap

All ratings794 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative30.2%

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

GoMo by BusMap

From 794 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient for bus travel
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 🚌 Helps find bus routes
  • 💰 Saves money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data and bus schedules
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔒 Mandatory registration
  • 🗺️ Difficult to navigate map

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

GoMo by BusMap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Search function not working properly
  • Incorrect bus stop information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to save favorite routes
  • Implement offline map functionality
  • Improve GPS tracking of buses
  • Add feedback/reporting feature for drivers

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
2 purchases

GoMo by BusMap

Subscriptions2
  • BusMap Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • BusMap Premium 1 Year$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoMo by BusMap free?
GoMo by BusMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or GoMo by BusMap?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while GoMo by BusMap averages 4.6 from 794 ratings.
Do Google Maps or GoMo by BusMap have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; GoMo by BusMap does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or GoMo by BusMap?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and GoMo by BusMap weekly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 28, 2026 and GoMo by BusMap on September 26, 2026.

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