Comparison

iMaps+ for Google Maps vs Street Viewer plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iMaps+ for Google Maps

Access detailed maps, directions, and street view for navigation. Discover nearby places, book hotels, and utilize offline map caching for travel. Record journeys and receive location-based notifications.

Highlights
  • Search by address or text
  • Radar search for nearby places
  • Street View access
  • Offline map caching
  • Step-by-step directions
  • Location-based notifications
  • Journey recording
Features
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iMaps+ brings Google maps, directions and street view to your iOS device. Features: - Search by address or textual query (eg 'London, UK' or 'Restaurants in New York'). In addition, you can 'radar search' the visible map area to locate places of interest such as restaurants, pubs, ATMs and more. - Just tap on any of the places of interest on the map for more details, or to access street view. - Street view can also be accessed from a dropped pin, search result or bookmarked location. Alternatively, drag the peg-man from the top left of the screen as on Google Maps on a desktop. - Book hotels via our partnerships with Booking.com, Hotels.com and Agoda.com - Map details are cached once viewed, browse them again even when you don't have an internet connection - perfect for travelling! - Get step by step driving, cycling, walking and public transport directions. Choose to avoid highways or tolls and select from a number of alternative routes. For public transport, you also have the option of setting an arrival/departure time. - Set up notifications to fire when you arrive at a specific location. - Record journeys such as a hike, bike ride or road trip, even while the app is in the background. Recorded routes are saved and can be recalled at any time. (IAP) - Swipe up and down with two fingers to tilt the map and access 3D views in main cities around the world. - Map overlays including live traffic, public transport lines and indoor maps. - Use addresses from your iPhone contacts for search and directions. - Press and hold to drop a pin anywhere on the map. - Bookmark important locations for quick access. - Directions and search in English, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Korean, Hindi and more. Contact: ** Contact help.imaps@gmail.com for support ** Notes: Subscriptions: iMaps+ operates as a subscription service. Recurring purchase is required for full functionality. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off, from iMaps+ settings or the Apple Settings app. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you change your subscription term. Directions, street view and live traffic details are only available in certain geographical regions. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Service: https://apptility.co.uk/imaps_tos.html Apptility Limited is not related to, or affiliated with, Google, Inc. Google Maps™, Google Places™, PEGMAN™ and Google Street View™ are trademarks of Google, Inc

About

Street Viewer plus

Explore the world with enhanced Street View functionality. View street, business, and underwater panoramas by tapping on maps. Features include dual map/street view, compass direction, and screen capture.

Highlights
  • Dual map and street view
  • Map and street view linking
  • Fullscreen street view
  • Street view screen capture
  • Compass for direction
  • Bookmark function
  • Underwater panorama viewing
Features
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An app that makes Street View easier to use. Lets you use Street View with compass and screen capture functions. Display the street view by tapping the blue line on the map. Display famous places and tourist attractions by tapping the blue point on the map. Display the Business View of stores and restaurants by tapping the yellow points on the map. Display underwater panorama images by tapping the marker on the sea. Main features -Double view with both a map and street view You can change the size of this double view by drag. -Linking of the map and street view Street View is shown for the position you tap on the map. If you move in Street View, the marker on the map also moves. If you change direction in Street View, the direction of the marker on the map also changes. -Fullscreen view You can view Street View in fullscreen. -Street View screen capture -Find out the direction of Street View using a compass You can check the direction of the Street View using the compass function. -Search the map using an address or target item. -You added a bookmark function. -You can select the map type. -Street view coverage road map. -You can view the underwater panoramic image. ■ In-app billing (billing from within the app itself) monthly course Because the usage fees for Google Street View have increased dramatically, we are providing unlimited displays of Street View. By purchasing "Unlimited Street View display" any Street View display restrictions will be unlocked. Furthermore, no advertising will be displayed either. • This subscription term lasts for a period of one month. • The fee for this subscription costs $0.99 per month. • When your purchase is complete, your iTunes account will be billed. • If the current subscription is not canceled within 24 hours of the end of the subscription term, the subscription will automatically be renewed. • Billing for automatic renewals will be conducted 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription term. • The subscription is to be managed by the customer, and automatic renewal can be suspended in account settings. • Cancellation/Setup of automatic renewal can be conducted by going to "Settings" in the app, then click on "iTunes & App Store", click on "Apple ID", click on "display Apple ID", and then click on "Registration". • No cancellations or refunds will be provided for current subscriptions during the valid subscription term. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy http://houj.jp/Support/streetviewUnlimiteden.html

Screenshots

iMaps+ for Google Maps4 screens
Street Viewer plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Street Viewer plus at 4.5 against iMaps+ for Google Maps's 3.2. Street Viewer plus also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 39%). iMaps+ for Google Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. iMaps+ for Google Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Street Viewer plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Street Viewer plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 770 and 596 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iMaps+ for Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 48% of Street Viewer plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iMaps+ for Google Maps versus Street Viewer plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMaps+ for Google MapsStreet Viewer plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (770 ratings)4.5 (596 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings770 — better596
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApptility LimitedHideshi Otsuru

Customer experience

iMaps+ for Google Maps

All ratings768 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative53.7%

Street Viewer plus

All ratings596 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative44.9%

User reviews

iMaps+ for Google Maps

From 770 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🚀 Excellent mapping
  • 🚀 Wonderful app
  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 🚀 Best mapping app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't work properly
  • 🐛 Unreliable directions
  • 🔒 Subscription required
  • 🔒 Deceptive free trial

Street Viewer plus

From 596 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast loading and quick performance
  • 🎯 Dual view (map and street view simultaneously)
  • 🌍 Global street view coverage
  • 📍 Accurate location pinning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • ⚠️ Limited geographic coverage (mostly NY)
  • 🔒 Unclear restriction policies
  • 💸 Paid features not working properly
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Bugs and requests

iMaps+ for Google Maps

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Search functionality not working
  • Directions routing to wrong locations
  • Inability to clear search bar
  • Outdated map data in some areas
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to backup/export bookmarks
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enhance public transit directions
  • Add option to permanently set preferred map view
  • Improve integration with Apple Watch
Show 1 more
  • Provide more detailed maps for certain regions

Street Viewer plus

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Black screen where street view should display
  • Paid subscription not removing restrictions
  • Temporary street view display restriction notifications appearing frequently
  • App freezes or brings up wrong locations
Show 4 more
  • Street view functionality disappears after updates
  • Laggy performance after switching from Google Maps to Apple Maps
  • Video ads for unlimited access not working
  • Incompatibility with iOS 10.3.1, 10.3.3, and 12.01

Requested features

5 requests
  • Auto-location detection based on user's current position
  • Clearer explanation of restriction limits and paid features
  • Regular map updates
  • Improved compatibility with older iOS versions
  • Better documentation on how to use the slider feature

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iMaps+ for Google Maps

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 3-Monthly Subscription$12.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Route Tracker / Trip Recorder$1.99
2 purchases

Street Viewer plus

Subscriptions1
  • Street view Unlimited display$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is iMaps+ for Google Maps free?
iMaps+ for Google Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Street Viewer plus free?
Street Viewer plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iMaps+ for Google Maps or Street Viewer plus?
Street Viewer plus is rated higher. iMaps+ for Google Maps averages 3.2 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Street Viewer plus averages 4.5 from 596 ratings.
Do iMaps+ for Google Maps or Street Viewer plus have ads?
Street Viewer plus shows ads; iMaps+ for Google Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, iMaps+ for Google Maps or Street Viewer plus?
iMaps+ for Google Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Street Viewer plus every 2 months. Most recently, iMaps+ for Google Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Street Viewer plus on October 26, 2026.

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