Comparison

Instaroad vs Gebeta Maps

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

Head to head
About

Instaroad

Features
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Instaroad is interactive crowd sourced navigation app. Instaroad Premium Monthly (One Month Subscription) Get Offline, CarPlay mode, Heads Up Display. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed every month until you cancel it 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Duration of the subscription is 1 Month with a charge of $2.99 every month. App Store Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the cost of $2.99. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your iCloud Account Settings. Instaroad Premium Yearly (One Year Subscription) Get Offline, CarPlay mode, Heads Up Display. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed every year until you cancel it 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Duration of the subscription is 1 year with a charge of $29.99 every year. App Store Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the cost of $29.99. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your iCloud Account Settings. Terms of Service https://www.doroob.net/termsofuse.html Privacy Policy https://www.doroob.net/privacypolicy.html

About

Gebeta Maps

Features
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Gebeta Maps is a navigation and discovery app built for Ethiopia. Find your way around Addis Ababa and beyond with maps designed around Ethiopian cities, local landmarks, and the way people actually navigate. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Turn-by-turn navigation β€” clear driving directions with live ETA and distance. β€’ Live traffic & incidents β€” see traffic jams, closures, and road reports from people on the road, in real time. β€’ Discover places β€” restaurants, gas stations, parking, hospitals, hotels, and thousands of local businesses across the city. β€’ Taxi fares β€” estimate taxi costs and routes between stops. β€’ AI navigation companion β€” just say where you want to go. β€’ Community-powered β€” contribute new places, report incidents, and help keep the map accurate for everyone. β€’ Save your places β€” bookmark home, work, and favorite spots. β€’ Amharic & English β€” use the app in the language you prefer. BUILT FOR ETHIOPIA Most maps treat Ethiopian cities as an afterthought. Gebeta Maps is built from the ground up around local context β€” real place names, local landmarks, and the routes that matter here. Whether you're driving across Addis, finding the nearest hospital, or checking traffic before you leave, Gebeta Maps helps you get there smarter.

Screenshots

Instaroad4 screens
Gebeta Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gebeta Maps at none against Instaroad's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Instaroad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gebeta Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Instaroad versus Gebeta Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaroadGebeta Maps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size366 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeal ProjectsGebeta Maps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Instaroad

Subscriptions2
  • Instaroad Premium Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Instaroad Premium Yearly3 Months trial$29.991 Year
None

Gebeta Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instaroad free?
Instaroad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gebeta Maps free?
Gebeta Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instaroad or Gebeta Maps have ads?
Neither Instaroad nor Gebeta Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instaroad or Gebeta Maps?
Instaroad ships an update fortnightly, and Gebeta Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Instaroad was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gebeta Maps on November 10, 2026.

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