# Google Maps vs Traffie Navigation & Traffic

The clearest difference is ads: Traffie Navigation & Traffic at none against Google Maps's shown. Google Maps's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 1.5K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Traffie Navigation & Traffic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 19% of Traffie Navigation & Traffic's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Traffie Navigation & Traffic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Traffie Navigation & Traffic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffie-navigation-and-traffic/id1217865434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **43.3% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #72 |
| Size | 463 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Appie s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/359896852) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #16 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


### Traffie Navigation & Traffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffie-navigation-and-traffic/id1217865434)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Navigation, #189 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides intelligent navigation with real-time traffic, weather risk analysis, and smart driving tools. It offers privacy-first features, alerts for hazards, and a Head-Up Display for safer driving. It also includes a driving monitor to improve your safety score.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic and alerts, Weather-based risk scoring, Head-Up Display (HUD), Smart speed limit guidance, Privacy-first location data, Driving behavior monitor, Apple CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation & Live Traffic | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Traffie Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Navigation & Traffic Alerts | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Navigation & Traffic | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Navigation & Live Traffic Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Traffie Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Traffie Premium Limited | $4.99 | per month |
| Traffie Navigation | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Traffie Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Traffie Navigation Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium license | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful features like speed cameras and traffic alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Inaccurate traffic information
- 🤔 Confusing to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after subscription
- Flipped screen in landscape mode
- Tracker going off-screen

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Carpooling integration
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Traffie Navigation & Traffic free?

Traffie Navigation & Traffic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Traffie Navigation & Traffic?

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Traffie Navigation & Traffic averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Google Maps or Traffie Navigation & Traffic have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; Traffie Navigation & Traffic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Traffie Navigation & Traffic?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Traffie Navigation & Traffic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on October 31, 2026 and Traffie Navigation & Traffic on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Maps or Traffie Navigation & Traffic?

Google Maps currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Traffie Navigation & Traffic at #72. 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.*