# Google Maps vs QuickNav Gps Map Navigation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickNav Gps Map Navigation at none against Google Maps's 34. QuickNav Gps Map Navigation also leads on ads (none vs shown). Google Maps's advantage is chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. QuickNav Gps Map Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, QuickNav Gps Map Navigation weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | QuickNav Gps Map Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Rashmi Varsani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749930901) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #20 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


### QuickNav Gps Map Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknav-gps-map-navigation/id6529530158)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Maps free?

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

### Is QuickNav Gps Map Navigation free?

QuickNav Gps Map Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Google Maps or QuickNav Gps Map Navigation have ads?

Google Maps shows ads; QuickNav Gps Map Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Maps or QuickNav Gps Map Navigation?

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and QuickNav Gps Map Navigation weekly. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 30, 2026 and QuickNav Gps Map Navigation on September 17, 2026.

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