Comparison

Google Maps vs Iroad

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

Iroad

Features
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Discover essential places around you — anywhere in the world. Iroad is a simple and fast tool that shows the most important nearby locations for both drivers and pedestrians. Whether you need a fuel station, EV charger, ATM, restroom, hotel or other key services, Iroad helps you find them instantly. Key features: • Worldwide coverage — works in every country • Driver & pedestrian mode • Fuel stations and EV chargers • ATMs, banks, restrooms, hotels • Clean, fast and easy‑to‑use interface • Accurate distance and location info Iroad is designed to be your everyday companion on the road or on foot — helping you find what matters most, exactly when you need it.

Screenshots

Google Maps4 screens
Iroad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iroad at none against Google Maps's 34. Iroad 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.

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 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Iroad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Maps ships an update weekly, Iroad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Maps versus Iroad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MapsIroad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4M — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleZOLTAN TOTH

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

Iroad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Google Maps

Subscriptions21
  • 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
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)2 variants$19.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 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

Iroad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Maps free?
Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iroad free?
Iroad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Maps or Iroad have ads?
Google Maps shows ads; Iroad does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Maps or Iroad?
Google Maps ships an update weekly, and Iroad every 5 days. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on October 18, 2026 and Iroad on October 8, 2026.

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