maps.earth vs Transit Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
maps.earth
Discover the world with low-stress directions powered by OpenStreetMap. This open-source application prioritizes user privacy by not displaying ads or selling data, focusing solely on providing a pleasant mapping experience.
- World exploration
- Low-stress directions
- OpenStreetMap powered
- Ad-free experience
- Data privacy focused
- Open source
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Explore the world and get low stress directions powered by OpenStreetMap. maps.earth is built on open source. We never show you ads or sell your data. We just want a nice map.
Transit Scanner
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The only GO Transit app that shows you platform numbers — something even Google Maps doesn't do. Real-time updates, accurate schedules, and smart alerts for every GO bus and train, right in your pocket. Completely free, with no ads KEY FEATURES - Interactive Map: See all nearby GO Transit stops and instantly find the closest one to you - Real-Time Departures: Live arrival times so you're never caught off guard - Platform & Stop Info: Know exactly where to stand before you arrive - Saved Routes & Stops: Bookmark your daily commute for instant access - Quick Search: Find any stop, route, or number in seconds - Complete Schedules: Full GO Transit timetables, browsable by stop or route WHY TRANSIT SCANNER? - Powered by official GO Transit real-time data - Works offline with cached schedules - No ads, no clutter - Fast, clean, and built for daily commuters Perfect for daily commuters, GTA visitors, or anyone who relies on GO Transit. Coming soon: live train/bus tracking on the map, and custom stop alerts.
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Verdict
maps.earth and Transit Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
maps.earth ships an update monthly, Transit Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | maps.earth | Transit Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Kirk | HARPREET SINGH MARWAH |
In-app purchases
maps.earth
No in-app purchases
Transit Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is maps.earth free?
Is Transit Scanner free?
Do maps.earth or Transit Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, maps.earth or Transit Scanner?
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