# Traffic Maps vs GPS Live Navigation & Live Map

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Maps at 4.7 against GPS Live Navigation & Live Map's 3.2. Traffic Maps also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 27%) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 135). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffic Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Traffic Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffic Maps has 6.5K ratings behind it against 135, 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 & Live Map's.

Traffic Maps ships an update monthly, GPS Live Navigation & Live Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Maps | GPS Live Navigation & Live Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-maps-real-time-info/id891705758/reviews)** | [3.2 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation-and-live-map/id1610276914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Little Mouse Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/429739400) | [Erasoft Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609564849) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Maps

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

This app offers a dual-map view for real-time traffic monitoring, allowing you to see both your immediate surroundings and distant traffic conditions simultaneously. It provides turn-by-turn navigation, route planning, and trip recording, with optional CarPlay and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Dual-map live traffic view, Customizable map zoom and size, Turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance, Route planning with intermediate destinations, Trip recording and playback, CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, Shortcuts automation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation | $1.99 | per month |
| Traffic Maps Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Navigation | $9.99 | per year |
| Traffic Maps Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| 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 & Live Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-live-navigation-and-live-map/id1610276914)

Navigate your journeys with real-time maps, voice guidance, and live traffic updates. Discover local points of interest, share your location, and avoid hazards with this comprehensive navigation tool.

**Highlights:** Real-time maps, Voice navigation, Live traffic alerts, Street view, Offline maps, Location sharing, GPS tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Ads Free | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ GPS tracking functionality
- 📍 Real-time location monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App fails to load maps or display addresses
- 💰 Paid features don't work after purchase
- 📢 Excessive ads despite paid versions
- ⚠️ False advertising about features
- 🔄 Data significantly outdated (6+ months behind)

**Reported bugs**

- Maps fail to load or display
- App crashes during navigation
- Address search returns no results
- Pro version not recognized after purchase
- Ads persist despite ad-free purchase

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support beyond English
- Better route planning and customization
- Ability to label and organize saved routes
- Improved address database and location accuracy
- Ad-free experience for paid users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Maps free?

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

### Is GPS Live Navigation & Live Map free?

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

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

Traffic Maps is rated higher. Traffic Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while GPS Live Navigation & Live Map averages 3.2 from 135 ratings.

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

Both Traffic Maps and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map show ads.

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

Traffic Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Traffic Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Live Navigation & Live Map on November 7, 2026.

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