Comparison

Google Maps vs GPS Map 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

GPS Map Navigation

Navigate seamlessly with real-time GPS guidance that adapts to traffic conditions. Offers multiple transportation modes, turn-by-turn voice directions, and points of interest. Customize routes to avoid tolls or highways for your ideal journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS guidance
  • Traffic condition updates
  • Multiple transportation modes
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance
  • Points of Interest (POI) discovery
  • Customizable route preferences
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Real-Time Navigation Seamlessly navigate through streets and highways with real-time GPS guidance. Our app constantly updates your route to accommodate traffic conditions, ensuring the smoothest journey possible. Multiple Transportation Modes Whether you're driving, walking, cycling, or taking public transportation, our app provides tailored routes and directions suitable for your chosen mode of transport. Directions and transit "GPS Map Navigation" provides a route planner, allowing users to find available directions through driving, public transportation, walking, or biking. The app can indicate users' transit route. Voice Guidance Stay focused on the road with turn-by-turn voice guidance. Our app provides clear and concise instructions, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road while navigating with ease. Points of Interest (POI) Discover nearby attractions, restaurants, gas stations, and more with our extensive database of points of interest. Find what you need along your route and seamlessly integrate stops into your journey. Customisable Routes Tailor your route preferences to suit your needs. Avoid tolls, highways, or specific areas to create a route that aligns perfectly with your preferences and priorities. Traffic conditions GPS Map navigation began offering traffic data as a colored overlay on top of roads and motorways to represent the speed of vehicles on particular roads. GPS Map navigation has stated that the speed and location information it collects to calculate traffic conditions is anonymous. Whether you're navigating daily commutes or embarking on epic road trips, our GPS Map Navigation App is your trusted companion for every journey. Download now and experience the convenience, efficiency, and reliability of next-generation navigation technology. Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the renewal cost. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6479555051 TERM AND CONDITION = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6479555051 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6479555051

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
GPS Map Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Maps at 44% against GPS Map Navigation's 0%. Google Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (7.4M vs 5). GPS Map Navigation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GPS Map Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of GPS Map Navigation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, GPS Map Navigation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Google Maps versus GPS Map Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsGPS Map Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4M — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size469 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleAdheera

Customer experience

Google Maps

All ratings7,375,894 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews8,919 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.3%

GPS Map Navigation

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GPS Map 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
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  • 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
None

GPS Map Navigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Map Navigation free?
GPS Map Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Maps or GPS Map Navigation?
Google Maps is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while GPS Map Navigation averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Google Maps or GPS Map Navigation have ads?
Both Google Maps and GPS Map Navigation show ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or GPS Map Navigation?
Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and GPS Map Navigation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Map Navigation on September 20, 2026.

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