Comparison

Google Maps vs GPS Coordinates Converter App

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

GPS Coordinates Converter App

Easily convert geographic coordinates between various systems like UTM, MGRS, and different Latitude/Longitude formats. Save and share your important locations with others. Unlock advanced features for unlimited use and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Convert between UPS/UTM, MGRS, Decimal Degrees, D°M'S", D°M'
  • Save and recall frequently used coordinates
  • Share coordinates via messaging and social apps
  • Unlimited pin save (with IAP)
  • Unlimited GPS conversions (with IAP)
  • Ad-free experience (with IAP)
Features
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GPS Converter is an essential, an advanced, yet simple to use mobile application which is designed to convert geographic coordinates to/from different types of coordinate systems. It provides more options than any other GPS Converter out there! Easily and quickly convert coordinates from/to: ================================== - UPS/UTM using WGS 84 - MGRS using WGS 84 - Latitude Longitude Decimal Degrees - Latitude Longitude Degrees Minutes Seconds (D°M'S") - Latitude Longitude Degrees Minutes (D°M') Save and recall: ============ Save and recall frequently used coordinates. Share coordinates: ============= Share coordinates via Notes, Messaging, E-mail, Twitter, and other App extensions. GPS Coordinate Pro (IAP required to unlock some items): - Unlimited Pin Save - Unlimited GPS Conversions - No Ads Privacy Policy is available at https://gps-converter-6f286.firebaseapp.com/privacy_policy.htm and Terms of Use: https://gps-converter-6f286.firebaseapp.com/terms_condition.htm

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
GPS Coordinates Converter App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Maps at 4.7 against GPS Coordinates Converter App's 4.0. Google Maps also leads on ratings volume (7.4M vs 1.7K) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). GPS Coordinates Converter App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 44%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 GPS Coordinates Converter App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 71% of GPS Coordinates Converter App'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, GPS Coordinates Converter App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Maps versus GPS Coordinates Converter App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsGPS Coordinates Converter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.0 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4M — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
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 iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleMonocubed, Inc

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%

GPS Coordinates Converter App

All ratings1,672 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative17.2%

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

GPS Coordinates Converter App

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and accurate conversions
  • 💡 Helpful for various use cases (search and rescue, oil rigs, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 📝 Forced reviews to continue using the app
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy (requests for camera and microphone access)

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

GPS Coordinates Converter App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Difficulty entering coordinates manually
  • Map not showing location in some cases
  • Inconsistent behavior when saving locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to save and name locations
  • Improve map functionality (e.g., allow panning, place markers)
  • Provide more coordinate format conversion options

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

GPS Coordinates Converter App

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • GPS Coordinates Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Coordinates Converter App free?
GPS Coordinates Converter App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or GPS Coordinates Converter App?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while GPS Coordinates Converter App averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Google Maps or GPS Coordinates Converter App have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; GPS Coordinates Converter App does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or GPS Coordinates Converter App?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and GPS Coordinates Converter App monthly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Coordinates Converter App on September 22, 2026.

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