# Google Maps vs Traffic Camera VN

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Maps at 7.4M against Traffic Camera VN's 543. Google Maps also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked). Traffic Camera VN's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 43%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Traffic Camera VN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Maps against 4.7 for Traffic Camera VN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 543, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 65% of Traffic Camera VN's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Traffic Camera VN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Traffic Camera VN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews) | [4.7 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-camera-vn/id1498353023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 543 |
| Positive reviews | 43.4% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Van Luan Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457794812) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #20 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


### Traffic Camera VN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-camera-vn/id1498353023)

View real-time traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas through hundreds of live camera feeds. Access additional information like vehicle registration stations, traffic fines, and fuel prices.

**Highlights:** Live traffic camera feeds, Multi-camera viewing, 360-degree camera tour, Vehicle registration station info, Traffic fine checks, Community chat, Gas station and fuel prices

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiển thị mặc định | $6.99 | per month |
| Hiển thị vị trí cao cấp | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove sponsored contents | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP account forever | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Traffic Camera VN free?

Traffic Camera VN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Traffic Camera VN?

Google Maps and Traffic Camera VN are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.4M and 543 ratings respectively.

### Do Google Maps or Traffic Camera VN have ads?

Both Google Maps and Traffic Camera VN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Traffic Camera VN?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Traffic Camera VN every 10 days. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 27, 2026 and Traffic Camera VN on September 23, 2026.

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