# Google Maps vs Neshan Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neshan Map at none against Google Maps's 34. Neshan Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 44%). Google Maps's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 2.6K). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 69% of Neshan Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Neshan Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Neshan Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neshan-map/id1548188093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #22 |
| Size | 469 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Javad Amel Khabazan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122556409) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

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


### Neshan Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neshan-map/id1548188093)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

**Highlights:** Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap), Location search (restaurants, gas stations), Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle), Apple CarPlay support, GPS-based navigation, Multi-lane guidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, especially with latest updates
- 💯 Excellent navigation app
- 👍 Perfect for navigation while driving
- 🗺️ Best map application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Critical flaw: cannot open/share location from other apps
- 🔄 Screen rotation doesn't work
- 🚗 Not compatible with CarPlay
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Location detection issues after updates
- Search functionality not working properly
- Radio feature not active on iOS
- Favorite places not showing correctly

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple CarPlay
- Implement horizontal/landscape mode
- Add option to change voice/language
- Improve walking directions and guides
- Add support for Apple Watch and Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Neshan Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Neshan Map?

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Neshan Map averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Google Maps or Neshan Map have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; Neshan Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Neshan Map?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Neshan Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Neshan Map on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Maps or Neshan Map?

Google Maps currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Neshan Map at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*