# Google Maps vs GoMo by BusMap

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.

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 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | GoMo by BusMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.6 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomo-by-busmap/id1077969531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 794 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Go Labs Technology Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810206209) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #23 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


### GoMo by BusMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomo-by-busmap/id1077969531)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BusMap Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| BusMap Premium 1 Year | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Search function not working properly
- Incorrect bus stop information

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and GoMo by BusMap on September 26, 2026.

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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.*