Google Maps vs GoMo by BusMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Google Maps | GoMo by BusMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better | 4.6 (794 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.4M — better | 794 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 466 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Go Labs Technology Joint Stock Company | |
Customer experience
Google Maps
GoMo by BusMap
User reviews
Google Maps
From 7.4M App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Google Maps
- 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
GoMo by BusMap
- BusMap Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- BusMap Premium 1 Year$2.991 Year
Questions
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