Comparison

Google Maps vs Offline GPS Navigation

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

Offline GPS Navigation

Navigate globally with offline maps and turn-by-turn directions. Get free live traffic, speed radar alerts, and discover points of interest. Customize your navigation experience with fun voice options and vehicle icons.

Highlights
  • Offline global map downloads
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance
  • Live traffic and speed radar alerts
  • Points of interest discovery
  • Customizable navigation voices and vehicles
  • CarPlay compatible
  • Automatic rerouting
Features
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Navigate in Sweden and download any map from all over the world! This special Swedish version offers free traffic and Speed Radars information with lifetime updates. All maps are free and allow for offline navigation with advanced turn-by-turn instructions. CarPlay Compatible NAVIGATION Go anywhere without depending on an internet connection. Get route alternatives that fit your needs! CUSTOMIZATION Enhance your experience with a funny voice and navigate on screen using a sports car, a police vehicle or even a spaceship LIVE TRAFFIC Our live traffic service finds faster routes and avoids traffic jams and it’s free. RADAR ALERTS Know when you are approaching a speed-controlled zone and avoid speed tickets. It’s free and with lifetime updates. SUGGESTIONS Discover what’s around you: restaurants, shopping, monuments and more, just a tap away with great details such as photographs, price range and user reviews. Also includes: - Enriched OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps - Free to download and use at any time with regular updates. - Full voice guidance with spoken street names; - Automatic rerouting as traffic conditions change on the road; - Add a stop and don’t just navigate from point A to B; - Wrong way warning: Get notified when you or another driver is going the wrong way on a highway; - One-box search: find everything faster; - Voice search: Just say it, don’t type it; - Choose where to go for dinner, learn about the prices and reviews and make a reservation while getting the directions; - Lane assistance for those complex highway exits; - Several alternatives for each calculated route; - Find a parking spot as soon as you reach your destination; - Find and navigate to any point on the map or contact stored on your phone; - Send your estimated time of arrival to those you’re meeting; - Walking directions & tourist attractions; - More incredible features to come in the next updates. Let’s Get to the Point! Together. _______________________________________ MAPS: Our offline maps are provided by OpenStreetMap and enhanced by Karta Software Technologies, with guarantee of the latest data available and free updates forever. SERVICES: Traffic service is only available in selected countries. For more information, consult the product details. Some important details we need to let you know: • When installing the app, make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. • Never let the navigation instructions interfere with your driving. • Some maps may need large amounts of available storage. Please check your phone storage management for details. • When using Karta GPS while driving, never hold the phone on your hands. Place it on a standard holder, with a clear sky view. • Allowing GPS to run in the background for extended periods can lead to a significant reduction in battery life. If you have any questions, contact us at: support@kartatech.com Follow us! Help Center: https://kartatech.zendesk.com/hc/categories/200913869-Karta-GPS Facebook: fb.com/kartagps Youtube: youtube.com/Kartatechnologies

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
Offline GPS Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Maps at 4.7 against Offline GPS Navigation's 4.0. Google Maps also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 3). Offline GPS Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Offline GPS Navigation sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Offline GPS Navigation every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Maps versus Offline GPS Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsOffline GPS Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4M — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB692 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleKarta Software Technologies lda

Customer experience

Google Maps

All ratings7,381,143 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews8,919 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.3%

Offline GPS Navigation

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Offline GPS Navigation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 19 more
  • 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
12 purchases

Offline GPS Navigation

One-time12
  • Fishing Boat$0.99
  • Rocket Ship$0.99
  • Prez Joey B.$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Bumblebee$0.99
  • Biplane$0.99
  • This is war Pack$1.99
  • Action Movie Pack$1.99
  • Classic Mini$1.99
  • Navigation Icons Pack$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Live Global Traffic$5.99
  • Safety Camera Global$5.99

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offline GPS Navigation free?
Offline GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Offline GPS Navigation?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Offline GPS Navigation averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Google Maps or Offline GPS Navigation have ads?
Both Google Maps and Offline GPS Navigation show ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Offline GPS Navigation?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Offline GPS Navigation every 4 months. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Offline GPS Navigation on June 5, 2026.

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