Best GPS Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gps list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top GPS Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.5M)YesYesNov 2026
2Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoNov 2026
3Apple MapsApple MapsFree2.2★ (65K)NoNoNov 2026
4GPS TracksGPS TracksFree4.7★ (18K)NoYesNov 2026
5Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360: Family Safety & GPSFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesYesNov 2026
6Sygic: GPS Navigation, 3D MapsSygic: GPS Navigation, 3D MapsFree4.5★ (57K)YesYesNov 2026
7MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.4★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
8GPS Live Navigation & Live MapGPS Live Navigation & Live MapFree3.2★ (135)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for GPS

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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Navigate the world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions, and offline maps. Discover millions of businesses, plan trips with immersive views, and explore like a local with user reviews and photos.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface changes
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#2

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by Waze Inc.

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#2in Navigation
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Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates, hazard alerts, and community-sourced incident reports. This GPS navigation app helps you find the fastest routes, avoid police and cameras, and discover gas stations and parking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA estimates
  • 🔔 Useful alerts for speed cameras, police, etc.
  • 🎨 Customizable voice and avatar options
  • 💬 Ability to share ETA with contacts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 📱 Distracting in-app advertisements
  • 🔀 Odd routing suggestions that increase travel time
  • 🔇 Inconsistent or annoying voice prompts
  • 🗺️ Lack of lane guidance and turn-by-turn directions
Apple Maps#3

Apple Maps by Apple

Navigate and explore the world
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
2.2😐(65K ratings)
Free
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Navigate and explore the world with detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, and real-time traffic information. Discover places with photos, ratings, and curated guides, and access offline maps for uninterrupted exploration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 🗺️ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
  • 🔍 Helpful search and location features
  • 🌐 Seamless integration with iOS ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated map data
  • 📍 Incorrect location pinpointing
  • 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions
  • 🗺️ Lacking detailed information for some areas
  • 🔍 Poor search and POI database

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FAQ about GPS

What are the best gps apps for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our gps apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.5M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gps apps we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and Waze Navigation & Live Traffic.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ gps apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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