Google Maps

Name: Google Maps revenue & download estimates
Creator: AppCurrents

App Store·NavigationFree + IAP★ 4.67 (7,358,244)launched 13.7y agoapp updated 1d agocharts in 12 countries

Scout Score

Google Maps generates an estimated $1.8M–$9.8M/month in revenue from 4.4M–18M downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-09-07).

Estimates updated 07.09.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month	$1.8M–$9.8M
Est. downloads / month	4.4M–18M
Estimate confidence	low
Pricing	Free + IAP
Rating	4.67 ★ (7,358,244 ratings)
Category	Navigation
Best chart rank	#1 Navigation Free
Released	13.12.2012
App last updated	07.09.2026
Platform	iOS

Est. downloads / mo

4.4M–18M

Est. revenue / mo

$1.8M–$9.8M

Rating velocity / day

3k▲ 2k

Chart velocity

flat

Peak rank

Days tracked

Chart ranks

#1 Navigation Free#21 Overall Free

Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence

About

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 n…

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Our take on Google Maps

Google Maps is a free navigation app with in-app purchases and subscription options, holding the #1 position in the Navigation category on the US App Store.

Working for it

Holds #1 rank in Navigation free category on the US App Store, charting in 12 countries.
Monetized through in-app purchases and subscription, with estimated monthly revenue of $1.9M–7.4M.
Maintains strong user engagement with 7,231,319 ratings and an average rating of 4.67847.

Watch-outs

IAP tier structure shows three identical 100 GB options at $1.99, suggesting potential data duplication or redundant pricing tiers.
Estimated download range of 1.8M–7.1M monthly indicates significant variance, reflecting seasonal or fluctuating demand.

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · overall

#5#27

Jun 4Sep 8

Free #21

Why it's surfacing

Scout 26

Momentum

Newness

Breakout

Ratings & velocity

★ -0.01 in window

Total ratings

7.4M7.2M

Jun 4Sep 8

New ratings / day

7k0

Jun 5Sep 8

Rating distribution

92% positive · 7.2M ratings

5★

84%

4★

3★

2★

1★

Geographic reach

best rank · 12 storefronts

#9 overall

#18 overall

#19 overall

#21 overall

#26 overall

#30 overall

#33 overall

#45 overall

#63 overall

#5 category

#7 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $0

Est. revenue / mo · $4.2M

$20M$536k

Jun 4Sep 7

Est. downloads / mo · 8.8M

19M2.0M

Jun 4Sep 7

In-app purchases

4 tiers

100 GB$2

200 GB$3

Google AI Plus (400 GB)$5

Google AI Plus (2 TB)$10

Update history

12+ updates tracked

v26.36.31d ago
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.
v26.33.124d ago
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.
v26.32.51mo ago
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.
v26.31.51mo ago
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.
v26.31.41mo ago
Thanks for using Google Maps! This release brings bug fixes that improve our product to help you discover new places and navigate to them.

Google Maps — FAQ

How much money does Google Maps make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, Google Maps generates approximately $1.8M–$9.8M per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does Google Maps get?

Google Maps sees an estimated 4.4M–18M downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is Google Maps free?

Google Maps is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is Google Maps's rating?

Google Maps holds a 4.67-star average from 7,358,244 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #1 on the Navigation free chart.

When was Google Maps released?

Google Maps launched on the App Store on 13.12.2012. Its latest version shipped 07.09.2026.

What subscription and purchase options does Google Maps offer?

Google Maps offers in-app purchases and subscriptions. The available tiers include three 100 GB options at $1.99 each, and two 200 GB options at $2.99 each.

How established is Google Maps on the App Store?

Google Maps was released on December 13, 2012, and has maintained consistent presence, charting in 12 countries and holding the #1 rank in Navigation free on the US App Store.

What does Google Maps' user rating indicate about its adoption?

With 7,231,319 ratings and an average rating of 4.67847, Google Maps shows widespread use and sustained positive user sentiment.

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