Google Maps vs GoTrack
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
GoTrack
Get instant GO Train schedules and real-time updates on delays and cancellations. This app provides platform information, a live train map, and advanced trip details, all without ads or search fields. Enjoy a simple, fast, and efficient way to track your GO Train journeys.
- Instant train schedules
- Real-time delay and cancellation alerts
- Platform announcements
- Live train map
- Widgets for at-a-glance viewing
- Advanced trip details
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GoTrack is the #1 GO Train app in the App Store with thousands of commuters relying on it every day. It's also the fastest way to get your GO Train schedule: no waiting, no searching – just open the app. Key features: • Speed: Instantly view your train schedule 10x faster than the official website. • Delays and cancellations: Know at a glance and see real-time delays down to the minute. • Platforms: See which platform your train will arrive on long before it's announced at the station. • Notifications: Track individual trips and get notifications when they're delayed or cancelled. • Widgets: Check your schedule at a glance without even opening the app. • Simplicity: No search fields, no ads, and no learning curve. Also: • Live map: See all trains running on your line on a high-detail map of the entire train network. • Advanced data: Stops en route, trip refund eligibility, number of cars on the train, whether the train is moving, and more. • View your schedule in 12-hour or 24-hour time. • Automatic dark mode support for late night rides. • Easily share your trip with friends and family. All new users can start with a no-commitment free trial. Cancel any time before the trial ends without charge. Continued use after the trial requires an active auto-renewing subscription. This service is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing feature: one subscription can provide access for the whole family. Privacy policy and end user license agreement: https://gotrackapp.ca/support/privacy-eula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Google Maps at free with in-app purchases against GoTrack's subscription. Google Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 17). GoTrack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 GoTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 34% of GoTrack's.
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, GoTrack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Maps | GoTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better | 4.3 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews — better | 33.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.4M — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 469 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lambdasoft LLC | |
Customer experience
Google Maps
GoTrack
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
GoTrack
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 📍 Accurate real-time schedule information
- ⏱️ Quick access to train times
- 🎯 Purpose-built for GO Train commuters
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($24.99-$25/year or $2.99-$3/month)
- 🚫 Mandatory paywall blocks all functionality
- 😤 Misleading free trial that auto-charges
- ❌ Transition from free to paid upset users
- 🔐 Difficult to cancel subscription
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
GoTrack
Reported bugs
9 issues- Cannot add multiple routes as favorites
- App freezes or crashes on startup
- Unskippable subscription ads that cannot be closed
- Inaccurate real-time delay information
- Sporadic connectivity and 'no service' messages
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- Charges applied after subscription expiration
- Delayed schedule updates (shows times after trains arrive)
- Missing platform number information
- Functionality issues with route planning
Requested features
9 requests- Cross-line route planning (e.g., Lakeshore East to Lakeshore West)
- Multiple route favorites support
- Integration with other transit systems
- UP Express schedule inclusion
- Presto card integration with fare discounts
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- Partnership discounts with retailers
- Free version with limited features and ads
- Easier one-off schedule lookups
- Transfer information between lines
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
GoTrack
- GoTrack Pass (monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- GoTrack Pass (annual)$29.991 Year








