Comparison

Google Maps vs GoTrack

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

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.

Highlights
  • Instant train schedules
  • Real-time delay and cancellation alerts
  • Platform announcements
  • Live train map
  • Widgets for at-a-glance viewing
  • Advanced trip details
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
GoTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 GoTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.3. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Google Maps versus GoTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsGoTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better33.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4M — better17
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleLambdasoft LLC

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%

GoTrack

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative62.9%

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

GoTrack

From 17 App Store ratings

What 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

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
2 purchases

GoTrack

Subscriptions2
  • GoTrack Pass (monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • GoTrack Pass (annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoTrack free?
GoTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or GoTrack?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while GoTrack averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.
Do Google Maps or GoTrack have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; GoTrack does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or GoTrack?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and GoTrack every 2 days. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and GoTrack on September 21, 2026.

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