RTA Smart Drive vs TPL Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTA Smart Drive
Navigate offline with turn-by-turn directions, automatic rerouting, and speed limit alerts. Access live traffic information, points of interest, and public transport locations. Supports multiple languages and route planning.
- Offline navigation
- Turn-by-turn voice/visual instructions
- Automatic rerouting
- Speed limit alerts
- Live traffic information
- Points of Interest (POI) display
- 2D/3D map modes
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RTA Smart Drive is an on-board route planning, exploration and navigation app that does not require a mobile internet connection to search and navigate. It provides turn-by-turn voice and visual instructions, automatic rerouting, speed limit alerts, and displays POIs along the route. Live Traffic lets you know where there is traffic, road works and accidents and reroutes your trip automatically. Instantly view real time traffic info and adjusted travel times on multiple saved routes. Salient Features: - 2D/3D mode allows realistic view of the map - 7 levels of POI display - 3D Landmarks in UAE - Selection for Automatic, Day or Night modes that switch color schemes for day or night time driving - Locations of Metro, Tram, Bus and Marine Stations for Dubai - Parking zones for Dubai - Regular Map Updates - User interface in Arabic and English - Voice navigation in Arabic and English - Intuitive search across the local Library of POIs - Search nearby places on Facebook and Foursquare - Live traffic information including road works and accidents - Report traffic incidents - Store your personal routes and places locally - Share your favorite places and routes with your family and friends via sms, email, face book and WhatsApp - Planning a route – app suggests upto three drive routes and a pedestrian route if possible - Avoid Tolling and unpaved road - Simulate your drive - Speed Limit alerts while driving - POI along the route Note: Continued use of any GPS application running in the background can significantly decrease battery life. We strongly suggest using a charger while using the app in your car.
TPL Maps
Navigate Pakistan with this comprehensive mapping app. Discover millions of points of interest, get real-time traffic updates, and plan efficient routes with fuel cost estimations. Share your location and enjoy voice-guided directions for a seamless travel experience.
- Millions of Points of Interest
- Real-time traffic updates
- Fuel cost calculation for routes
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Live location sharing
- Customizable multi-stop trip planning
- Multi-device sync for saved locations
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Introducing TPL Maps, Pakistan’s first mobility companion, with over 8 million Points of Interest spanning more than 350 cities nationwide, including millions of businesses, homes, and road networks spanning over 1 million km. Seek real-time updates for your needs, including hospitals, businesses, restaurants, and more. What's New: Fuel Wise We understand that managing expenses is important to you, so we've added a Fuel Cost Calculation feature to our app. Now, when planning your routes, you can view the estimated fuel cost for each journey and find the cheapest option to navigate! Key Features: • Get real-time estimates of the fuel cost for each route for your selected destination • Add your vehicle and keep track of how much you have traveled each day • Discover the most cost-effective route based on our fuel consumption calculations • Track your trips without selecting a destination, by simply tapping on the background tracking button on our landing screen Precise Directions: Never take a wrong turn - let TPL Maps be your guide with automatic routing, directions, and road closures. Enjoy accurate turn-by-turn navigation that ensures a safe and sound journey. Location sharing and live tracking: Share your live location with friends and family and experience a worriless journey with peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are just a tap away. Customizable Stops: Running errands and need to stop at multiple places? Plan your journey by adding personalized stops, whether it’s a must-see attraction or a pit stop for refreshments. Effortless Trip Planning: Plan your journey seamlessly through advanced recommendations for the ideal route. Enjoy your trip, sit back and relax. Voice-Guided Navigation: Travelling on a bike or busy while driving? Voice navigation has got your back. Save your favorite spots: Travelling to your favorite restaurant? With a single tap, we know where to take you. Multi-Device Sync: Facing difficulty in organizing things handy? Stay organized with your saved and favorite locations across all devices. TPL Maps syncs your saved locations and routes seamlessly. Keep up with the latest company updates on our Website and Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TPLMaps https://tplmaps.com/ Your Feedback Matters: We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out to us at product@tplmaps.com Thank you for navigating with TPL Maps!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: RTA Smart Drive at 2.9K against TPL Maps's 10. RTA Smart Drive also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 60%). TPL Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RTA Smart Drive against 4.5 for TPL Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTA Smart Drive has 2.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of RTA Smart Drive's written reviews are positive against 60% of TPL Maps's.
RTA Smart Drive ships an update every 3 months, TPL Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTA Smart Drive | TPL Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better | 4.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRANSPORT HI TECH CONSULTANTS | TRG Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
RTA Smart Drive
TPL Maps
Bugs and requests
RTA Smart Drive
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect route suggestions
- Fails to avoid tolls
- Doesn't recognize new roads
Requested features
5 requests- Update maps regularly
- Add traffic and accident alerts
- Improve search functionality
- Implement CarPlay support
- Add option to save favorite destinations
TPL Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RTA Smart Drive
No in-app purchases
TPL Maps
No in-app purchases
Questions
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