# Google Maps vs Yango Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yango Maps at none against Google Maps's 34. Yango Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 44%). Google Maps's advantage is ratings volume (7.4M vs 291) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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. Yango Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Maps against 4.7 for Yango Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 56% of Yango Maps's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Yango Maps fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Yango Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews) | [4.7 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yango-maps/id1665672451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 469 MB | 822 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) | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #23 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


### Yango Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yango-maps/id1665672451)

Navigate your city with real-time traffic updates, public transport schedules, and walking routes. Get turn-by-turn directions, avoid jams, and find parking. Download offline maps for navigation without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic updates, Public transport schedules, Walking route guidance, Offline map downloads, Parking and fuel station finder, CarPlay integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Superior lane guidance at complex intersections
- 👍 Clearer UI compared to Google Maps and Waze
- 📍 Accurate location tracking in Dubai
- 🚨 Speed camera alerts and speed limit warnings
- 🎯 Detailed road information and lane-specific navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited global coverage outside Dubai/UAE
- 📍 Incomplete location database compared to competitors
- 🐛 Location tracking delays on CarPlay
- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full CarPlay features
- 📱 Missing road names and directional indicators

**Reported bugs**

- Speed meter disappears when switching to other apps
- Location display lag causing missed exits
- Incomplete camera database leading to missed speed cameras
- CarPlay compatibility issues on some devices
- Inaccurate location display in some regions

**Requested features**

- French language version
- Driver screen support for CarPlay
- Expanded map coverage for India (especially Assam)
- Global expansion beyond Dubai/UAE
- Extended zoom duration (currently 10 seconds)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Yango Maps free?

Yango Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Yango Maps?

Google Maps and Yango Maps are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.4M and 291 ratings respectively.

### Do Google Maps or Yango Maps have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; Yango Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Yango Maps?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Yango Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yango Maps on September 24, 2026.

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