Google Maps
Is Google Maps free? Actually Free.
Pricing: Navigation, search, and directions in Google Maps are free; the app's only purchasable items are optional Google One storage plans and a Google AI Plus bundle ($1.99 to $19.99 depending on plan) that are not required to use the map or navigation features. Optional paid features: 100GB storage (Google One) ($1.99/month); 100GB storage (Google One) ($19.99); 200GB storage (Google One) ($2.99/month); 2TB storage (Google One) ($9.99/month); Google AI Plus (200GB) ($7.99/month).
Navigation, place search, saved locations, and transit directions are available without a paid tier. The current complaints are about reliability and recent interface changes, not a paywall.
- Reviewers still describe it as easy to follow and useful for navigation.
- Saved places and route planning remain useful without payment.
- Driving, walking, and transit navigation do not require a subscription.
- Wrong or inefficient driving routes are a repeated complaint.
- Recent updates have caused navigation, zoom, pin, and map-view problems for reviewers.
- Road closures and construction are not always reflected quickly enough.
- Several iPad users report especially frustrating map and touch behavior.
Navigation, search, and directions in Google Maps are free; the app's only purchasable items are optional Google One storage plans and a Google AI Plus bundle ($1.99 to $19.99 depending on plan) that are not required to use the map or navigation features.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Place search & reviews
- Saved locations/lists
- Transit & walking directions
- 100GB storage (Google One)$1.99/month
- 100GB storage (Google One)$19.99
- 200GB storage (Google One)$2.99/month
- 2TB storage (Google One)$9.99/month
- Google AI Plus (200GB)$7.99/month
Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover over 250 million businesses and places - from restaurants and shops to everyday essentials – with photos, reviews, and helpful information. Navigate the world, the way you want: • Get to where you need to go with fuel-efficient route options • Find the best route with real-time, turn-by-turn voice, and on screen navigation • Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures • Catch the bus, train, and ride-share effortlessly, with real-time updates • Find bike or scooter rentals to get around more easily Plan trips and experiences effortlessly: • Preview an area before you go (e.g. parking, entrances) with Street View • Use Immersive View to experience what landmarks, parks and routes look like, and even check the weather so you can be ready in advance • Create custom lists of your favorite saved places and share with others • Order delivery and takeout, make reservations, and book hotels • Don't get lost with offline maps in an area with bad signal • Search for local places and things to do, and decide based on user reviews and photos Discover and explore like a local: • Explore with confidence knowing 500 million users contribute and keep the map up to date each year • Avoid the crowds by seeing how busy a place is before you get there • Use Lens in Maps to see walking directions overlaid on the real world • Filter restaurants by cuisine, hours, price, rating and more • Ask questions about a place, from dishes to parking, and get quick answers Some features not available in all countries or cities Navigation isn't intended to be used by oversized or emergency vehicles
