# Google Maps vs Location Picker GPS Coordinate

The clearest difference is rating: Google Maps at 4.7 against Location Picker GPS Coordinate's 4.0. Google Maps also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 1.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Location Picker GPS Coordinate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 1.3K, 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 19% of Location Picker GPS Coordinate's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Location Picker GPS Coordinate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Location Picker GPS Coordinate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-picker-gps-coordinate/id1472550110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 469 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Do Tri](https://appshunter.io/developer/846531282) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #25 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


### Location Picker GPS Coordinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-picker-gps-coordinate/id1472550110)

Easily find and share your precise GPS coordinates. This app converts latitude and longitude into a physical address, saves your important locations, and allows you to share your map location and data with others.

**Highlights:** Detect current GPS coordinates, Convert coordinates to address, Save and manage locations, Display saved locations on map, Export location data, Share location and map image

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Simple but enough
- ⭐ Can see all my points on map
- ⭐ Really like this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work at all
- 🚫 Scam to get you to watch ads
- 🚫 Too many ads to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work, strongly recommend getting something else
- 🚫 Fake app

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Location Picker GPS Coordinate free?

Location Picker GPS Coordinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Location Picker GPS Coordinate?

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Location Picker GPS Coordinate averages 4.0 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Google Maps or Location Picker GPS Coordinate have ads?

Both Google Maps and Location Picker GPS Coordinate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Location Picker GPS Coordinate?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Location Picker GPS Coordinate every 4 months. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Location Picker GPS Coordinate on September 23, 2026.

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