# Google Maps vs Spoke Route Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Maps at 7.4M against Spoke Route Planner's 11K. Google Maps also leads on chart position (#1 vs #11). Spoke Route Planner's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 43%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Spoke Route Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.7 for Spoke Route Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 11K, 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 66% of Spoke Route Planner's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Spoke Route Planner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Spoke Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-route-planner/id1198232244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #11 |
| Size | 466 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Circuit Routing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457736525) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #22 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 (21)**

| 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 |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 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


### Spoke Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-route-planner/id1198232244)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Navigation, #105 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Optimize your delivery routes with this multi-stop planner. Add stops easily, get automatic route optimization to avoid traffic, and finish your deliveries faster. Save time, money, and gas with efficient route planning.

**Highlights:** Multi-stop route optimization, Automatic fastest route mapping, Traffic avoidance, Add unlimited stops (paid), Voice and Live Text stop entry, Delivery time windows and priorities, Integration with popular GPS apps

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time and increases efficiency
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Helpful for planning routes
- 🚀 Optimizes delivery routes
- 👍 Integrates well with Google Maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate address plotting
- 🐛 Routing issues and backtracking
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Addresses not recognized correctly
- Route optimization issues
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to avoid U-turns
- Allow manual reordering of stops
- Integrate with more navigation apps
- Add ability to set delivery time windows
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Spoke Route Planner free?

Spoke Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Spoke Route Planner?

Spoke Route Planner is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Spoke Route Planner averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Google Maps or Spoke Route Planner have ads?

Both Google Maps and Spoke Route Planner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Spoke Route Planner?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Spoke Route Planner weekly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on October 21, 2026 and Spoke Route Planner on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Maps or Spoke Route Planner?

Google Maps currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Spoke Route Planner at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*