# Traffic Maps vs GPS Live Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Maps at 4.7 against GPS Live Navigation's 3.7. Traffic Maps also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 27%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 168). GPS Live Navigation's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffic Maps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Live Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Traffic Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffic Maps has 6.4K ratings behind it against 168, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Traffic Maps's written reviews are positive against 27% of GPS Live Navigation's.

Traffic Maps ships an update monthly, GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Maps | GPS Live Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-maps-realtime-info/id891705758/reviews)** | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Mouse Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/429739400) | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-maps-realtime-info/id891705758)

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic information displayed on two customizable maps. Track your position, adjust zoom and map size, and choose orientation settings to optimize your driving view. Plan alternate routes to avoid congestion and rush hour.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic updates, Dual map display, Customizable map zoom and size, Vehicle bearing tracking, Location centering options, Pro version with Siri shortcuts and map styles

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Version Pro | Free | one-time |
| Version Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Motivating donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inspiring donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and inaccurate
- 🐛 Automatic recenter feature is annoying
- 🐛 Hard to use
- 🐛 Split screen is unnecessary
- 🐛 Frequently moves map without prompting

**Reported bugs**

- Frequently moves map without prompting
- Slow and inaccurate traffic information

**Requested features**

- Widgets for real-time traffic
- Option to disable automatic recenter
- Ability to view local traffic only


### GPS Live Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation/id1608794719)

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

**Highlights:** Voice Navigation, Live Maps, Traffic Alerts, Street View, Nearby Places, Travel History, Digital Compass

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and route planning
- 📍 GPS tracking functionality works
- 👍 Good map quality for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 App frequently crashes or freezes
- ❌ Search functionality doesn't work properly
- 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate map data
- ⚙️ Difficult to find settings and customize features

**Reported bugs**

- White screen when searching for locations
- App redirects to App Store instead of functioning
- Incorrect location display (showing wrong country/language)
- Search returns 'no results' for valid locations
- Address labels are misspelled or incorrect

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or remove advertisements
- Settings menu for unit conversion (kilometers to miles)
- Speed display and overspeed warnings
- Alternative route suggestions
- 3D and live view modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Maps free?

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

### Is GPS Live Navigation free?

GPS Live Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Maps or GPS Live Navigation?

Traffic Maps is rated higher. Traffic Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while GPS Live Navigation averages 3.7 from 168 ratings.

### Do Traffic Maps or GPS Live Navigation have ads?

Both Traffic Maps and GPS Live Navigation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Maps or GPS Live Navigation?

Traffic Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS Live Navigation every 8 days. Most recently, Traffic Maps was updated on September 22, 2026 and GPS Live Navigation on September 22, 2026.

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