Comparison

Google Maps vs We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

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

We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

Explore the world with a dual-view map interface, offering both 3D and 2D perspectives simultaneously. Navigate using intuitive gestures, search for locations by address, and access real-time traffic data. Includes a compass, GPS, and Wikipedia integration.

Highlights
  • 3D and 2D map views
  • Location search by address
  • Tap and hold for location
  • Adjustable 3D angle
  • Integrated compass and GPS
  • Real-time traffic data
  • Wikipedia integration
Features
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We Maps 04 is an app where you can use 3D map and 2D map on the same screen. Use the app with simple gestures of tapping or filling in the search bar. Main Features: • 3D and 2D maps • Location specification | Tap and hold 2D map • Change the angle for 3D • Location search system with address • Compass • GPS • Latest traffic data • Full screen • Wikipedia search • Apple Watch App | Remote for zoom map In App Purchase: (All paid items only single purchase and you can use multiple iOS devices.) • Auto Rotation | You can auto rotate 3D maps. You can choose 3 rotation types • Remove Ads | You can remove all ads Supports: • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Latest device, Latest iOS • Device Rotate (Portrait / Landscape) • Widget (Latest Search Result + Launch App) • Original iMessage Sticker The map uses Apple Mapkit.

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map at none against Google Maps's shown. We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Google Maps's advantage is ratings volume (7.4M vs 1.6K) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 51% of We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Maps versus We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsWe Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews50.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4M — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
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 iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleRage Box

Customer experience

Google Maps

All ratings7,375,894 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews8,919 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.3%

We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

All ratings1,631 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative44.9%

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

We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for Real Estate
  • 🚘 Works well in many places
  • 💡 Helpful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 💰 Expensive paid features
  • 🔍 No search functionality
  • 🔍 Unable to find location results
  • 📢 Excessive ads

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

We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App is closed down
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to enlarge map symbols

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
4 purchases

We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map

One-time4
  • Good App$0.99
  • Best App$2.99
  • Thank You$4.99
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  • Never Give Up$9.99

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map free?
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Google Maps or We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map every 4 weeks. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map on September 15, 2026.

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