# GO! Maps vs GPS Navigation, Map Direction

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Navigation, Map Direction at 4.7 against GO! Maps's 3.7. GPS Navigation, Map Direction also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (85 vs 6). GO! Maps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GPS Navigation, Map Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Navigation, Map Direction has 85 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GO! Maps ships an update every 5 months, GPS Navigation, Map Direction every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO! Maps | GPS Navigation, Map Direction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-maps/id934502559/reviews) | **[4.7 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-map-direction/id6612037013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 31 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERBA MUSAVIRLIK ITHALAT IHRACAT VE PAZARLAMA LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/832315423) | [Divyang Katharotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760948236) |

## What reviewers say

### GO! Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-maps/id934502559)

Discover places, explore terrain, and view 3D and indoor maps. This application also provides navigation with route planning to help you get around.

**Highlights:** Places Near Me search, Terrain map exploration, 3D building views, Indoor maps, Route navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Navigation, Map Direction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-navigation-map-direction/id6612037013)

Navigate your journeys with real-time maps, voice guidance, and live traffic updates. Explore places, find directions, and utilize offline maps for seamless travel. Features include street view, a speedometer, and location sharing.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GO! Maps free?

GO! Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Navigation, Map Direction free?

GPS Navigation, Map Direction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GO! Maps or GPS Navigation, Map Direction?

GPS Navigation, Map Direction is rated higher. GO! Maps averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GPS Navigation, Map Direction averages 4.7 from 85 ratings.

### Do GO! Maps or GPS Navigation, Map Direction have ads?

GPS Navigation, Map Direction shows ads; GO! Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, GO! Maps or GPS Navigation, Map Direction?

GO! Maps ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Navigation, Map Direction every 2 months. Most recently, GO! Maps was updated on October 2, 2026 and GPS Navigation, Map Direction on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*