Best GPS Maps Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good gps maps apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top GPS Maps Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.5M)YesYesNov 2026
2GPS Maps: Route PlannerGPS Maps: Route PlannerFree5.0★ (4)YesYesNov 2026
3Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoNov 2026
4Sygic: GPS Navigation, 3D MapsSygic: GPS Navigation, 3D MapsFree4.5★ (57K)YesYesNov 2026
5GPS Map Camera: Geo-TimestampGPS Map Camera: Geo-TimestampFree4.6★ (8.3K)YesYesNov 2026
6Apple MapsApple MapsFree2.2★ (65K)NoNoNov 2026
7GPS Navigation & Live MapGPS Navigation & Live MapFree4.5★ (779)YesYesNov 2026
8MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.4★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for GPS Maps

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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps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
GPS Maps: Route Planner#2

GPS Maps: Route Planner by Nguyen Thi Thu Huong

360° Street Photos & Nearby
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#43in Navigation
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Plan efficient multi-stop trips with optimized routing and turn-by-turn spoken directions. Visualize your route with 360° street photos before you go. Find nearby points of interest and save them for later.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#3

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by Waze Inc.

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Worth Considering
🗺️ 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

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FAQ about GPS Maps

What are the best gps maps apps for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our gps maps 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 maps apps we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and GPS Maps: Route Planner.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ gps maps apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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