# Google Maps vs Live Street View

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Maps at 43% against Live Street View's 0%. Google Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 4). Live Street View's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Maps sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month and Live Street View sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Live Street View's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Live Street View weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Live Street View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-street-view-maps/id6449178067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **43.3% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 463 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610072700) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #16 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 (21)**

| 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 |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 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


### Live Street View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-street-view-maps/id6449178067)

Explore the world with immersive 360-degree street views and live satellite imagery. Get real-time traffic updates, detailed location information, and driving directions to discover new places and plan your journeys.

**Highlights:** 360-degree street view exploration, Live satellite view, Real-time traffic information, Driving directions, Location history saving, Search for cities, addresses, and landmarks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Maps Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Maps Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Street View Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Maps Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is Live Street View free?

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

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

Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Live Street View averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Google Maps and Live Street View show ads.

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

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Live Street View weekly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on October 31, 2026 and Live Street View on October 27, 2026.

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