# Google Maps vs TomTom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TomTom at none against Google Maps's 34. TomTom also leads on ads (none vs shown). Google Maps's advantage is ratings volume (7.4M vs 2.8K) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. TomTom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Maps against 4.6 for TomTom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 49% of TomTom's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, TomTom every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | TomTom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomtom-maps-and-traffic/id1438106561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [TomTom](https://appshunter.io/developer/326055452) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #19 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 (22)**

| 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 |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 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


### TomTom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomtom-maps-and-traffic/id1438106561)

Navigate your journeys with confidence using this GPS navigation app. It offers detailed maps, real-time traffic alerts, and precision routing to help you reach your destination faster and safer. Enjoy an ad-free, private driving experience with features like speed camera warnings and lane guidance.

**Highlights:** Detailed turn-by-turn GPS navigation, Real-time traffic information and alerts, Speed camera warnings, Multiple route options, Lane guidance, Apple CarPlay compatibility, Community-powered hazard reports

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great navigation app
- 👍 Clear interface and display
- 💡 Helpful visual cues and speed limit display
- 🚀 Efficient routing and traffic updates
- 👍 Syncs well with TomTom devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS issues and route calculation problems
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed limit and camera data
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes, especially on CarPlay
- 🔋 Battery drain when running in the background
- 👎 Lack of offline map support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- GPS signal loss and incorrect positioning
- Delayed route recalculation and navigation issues
- Outdated POI and speed limit data

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- Better CarPlay integration with dashboard view
- Ability to report traffic hazards and speed traps
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Voice search and contact integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is TomTom free?

TomTom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or TomTom?

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while TomTom averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Google Maps or TomTom have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; TomTom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or TomTom?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and TomTom every 10 days. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 26, 2026 and TomTom on September 25, 2026.

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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.*