# Garage App Social vs BashMaps

The clearest difference is rating: BashMaps at 4.2 against Garage App Social's 3.3. BashMaps also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (72% vs 43%). Garage App Social's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Garage App Social sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BashMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Garage App Social's written reviews are positive against 72% of BashMaps's.

Garage App Social ships an update every 10 days, BashMaps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garage App Social | BashMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-app-social/id6444295085/reviews) | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 186 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SDC Marketing Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653666302) | [BashMaps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710621107) |

## What reviewers say

### Garage App Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-app-social/id6444295085)

Connect with fellow car and motorcycle lovers globally. Showcase your vehicles, discover local events, plan scenic routes, and join communities based on shared automotive passions. Find and chat with enthusiasts worldwide.

**Highlights:** Virtual vehicle garage, Discover local car meets and shows, Smart search for members and vehicles, Route planner for drives and rides, Join local and global interest groups, Direct messaging with push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garage App Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Garage App 3 Months Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Garage App Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |


### BashMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366)

Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of RC spots, Discover local RC events and meetups, Virtual garage for RC car collections, Create and join RC car clubs, Community feed for updates and engagement, Earn trophies and awards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BashMaps Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BashMaps Pro | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garage App Social free?

Garage App Social is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BashMaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Garage App Social or BashMaps?

BashMaps is rated higher. Garage App Social averages 3.3 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while BashMaps averages 4.2 from 52 ratings.

### Do Garage App Social or BashMaps have ads?

BashMaps shows ads; Garage App Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, Garage App Social or BashMaps?

Garage App Social ships an update every 10 days, and BashMaps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Garage App Social was updated on September 26, 2026 and BashMaps on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*