# Google Maps vs Street View Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Maps at 43% against Street View Maps's 17%. Google Maps also leads on ratings volume (7.4M vs 786) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Street View Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 786, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 17% of Street View Maps's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Street View Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Street View Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [4.4 (786 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/street-view-maps/id1666636402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 786 |
| Positive reviews | **43.4% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Amit Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646075816) |

## 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


### Street View Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/street-view-maps/id1666636402)

Explore the world with real-time 3D street panoramas and live map navigation. Discover landmarks, businesses, and points of interest with detailed street views and satellite imagery. Plan your trips and find your way with ease.

**Highlights:** 3D Street Panorama View, Live Map Navigation, Search World Landmarks, Save Favorite Locations, Share Street Views, Live Earth Webcam, Traffic Highlights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Access | $5.99 | per month |
| One Year Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Life Time Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for home shopping
- 🤩 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not live/up-to-date
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🤬 Terrible
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤖 Inaccurate/outdated data

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription/purchase issues
- Crashes/freezes
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Live/real-time street view
- Better address/location accuracy
- Improved language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Street View Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Maps or Street View Maps?

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Street View Maps averages 4.4 from 786 ratings.

### Do Google Maps or Street View Maps have ads?

Both Google Maps and Street View Maps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Street View Maps?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Street View Maps weekly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 28, 2026 and Street View Maps on September 26, 2026.

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