--- description: Detailed reviews on Google Maps based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages thanks to GetApp United Arab Emirates. Compare Google Maps with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Google Maps Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp UAE 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/947/gis/software) > [Google Maps](/software/104575/google-maps) # Google Maps Canonical: https://www.getapp.ae/software/104575/google-maps Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ae/software/104575/google-maps?page=2) > Google Maps is a web-based service that enables users to find local businesses, view maps, get driving directions, and more > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1842 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Google Maps Measure distances between two points and get various options for directions, whether by car, foot, transportation, bicycle or taxi. Users can see detailed traffic, transit, biking, and terrain info, including bus arrival times. Users can search for a place or type of business, and view a list of recent searches for quick recall. Google Maps users can click anywhere on a map and get details and information about a place or business. Upon locating a business, store or retail outlet with Google Maps, users have visibility on opening-times, contact information and customer reviews where applicable. Users can view places on the map virtually with Google Street View, or in 3D with Earth view. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1842 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Free to use and download. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 3D Imaging - API - Color Codes/Icons - Data Visualization Software - Geocoding - Geographic Maps - Geolocation - Labeling - Location Tracking - Map Creation - Map Sharing - Route Optimization - Spatial Analysis ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - WhatsApp ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/947/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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And finally, you can check for public transport availability to your destination. > > **Cons**: Sometimes Maps stops working in weak signal areas, or congested localities. Also, it does not seem to be able to differentiate between one side of the road and thecl other, very well. > > Overall, it's difficult to imagine life without Google Maps if you're driving, or travelling to a new destination. Great experience so far. ----- ### "Not sure why I even use Waze, when Google Maps is available\!" — 5.0/5 > **Anthony** | *7 March 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The interface is simple, and consistent between android and my computer. Allowing me to search routes, including multistop routes, and then export them to my phone, is very helpful. Most useful, I think, are these functions: (1) being able to search a term, not just an addres se.g. "bus stops" or "shopping" - and have them highlighted (including bus routes, etc) is fantastic. (2) Being able to set modes of transport especially walking, and (3) remembering my parking spot, are major bonuses OVER Waze. (4) displaying the local speed limit, and pinging if I exceed it, keeps my on the right side of the law. Overall, a really easy, useful app. I should also add, it's also easier to add multiple stops on a route, which I like. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, changing your mind and wanting to go back and enter a different route/destination is not as intuitive as I'd like. When using my Android phone for GPS, e.g., in a hire car, the font cannot be made larger. This means that someone like me, who wears reading glasses, must drive with my glasses on/off to read street names and route numbers. I wish they could be bigger. One last ask - a compass needle to show direction, would be useful. > > Overall, I prefer this 70/30 over Waze for daily use. In fact, I cannot think of a function where it falls short of Waze... that makes me wonder why I even use Waze\! ----- ### "Needs some minor improvements although good product of Google." — 3.0/5 > **Anuj** | *6 August 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It really helps me with the directions notifications...and early analysis of the traffic,,Jamming,,and diversions...sometimes it gets hard to locate the shared location but its okay. Some improvements will make it better. > > **Cons**: Its optimization sometimes becomes hectic specially for someone who is not very known to it...(newbie) and sometimes the app automatically gets shut down while being on picture in picture mode not a big deal but disappointing. > > Needed some basic improvement...A easy to use Interface otherwise Its good. ----- ### "Google Maps. It's not just a Map. It's a convenience to life itself\!" — 5.0/5 > **Joe Felix** | *3 October 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Maps thanks to the users who use it is constantly updating. If you're looking for a specific kind of place, Google Maps will tell you where to find it as well as step by step instructions how to get their. The Reviews are there to help you figure out good businesses from bad businesses. Furthered even more by the Local Guide program. You can even suggest edits to the map if something isn't as it actually appears to be. > > **Cons**: Google Maps does have a lot of botted reviews there for businesses that aren't doing good in hopes to improve their Star Rating. > > If there is ever anything you need to know about your local area, or your local stores, I guarantee you will find it on Google Maps. This application is free for anyone to use so long as they have internet access. It's very simple to understand, just type in what you're looking for an let Google Maps do the rest. For example, if you're looking for a Pizza place, just type in Pizza and Google Maps will get you the location of all the Pizza places near you. It will tell you how far away, and it will even give you turn by turn instructions of how to get their on foot, bike, or car. Thanks to the support of the people who use Google Maps, you'll find users leaving helpful reviews to help you determine good businesses from bad business. Google Maps even has a program to reward good reviewers by making them Local Guides which there's ten levels of. The more pictures and reviews you leave as a Local Guide, the more points you get towards leveling up. If you see inconsistencies in a map, you can always suggest an edit to help update the map. Google Maps isn't just a simple map. It's a constantly changing/updating Maps that serves as a major convenience to the user's day to day life. I speak as a Level 8 local guide myself. If you haven't tried Google Maps out, I suggest you go try it and see how much of a convenience it really is\! ----- ### "Never let's us down" — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *13 February 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is simple to use. The app and computer versions. It is free. It includes features such ass different map types as well as offering a sat nav system for when you are driving. We find it much easier to navigate than other mapping tools. > > **Cons**: To be honest I couldn't be without it. Being a dedicated I phone user I have tried apple maps and google is just so much clearer. Everyone knows 'Google maps' We live in a semi rural location and often buy things on Facebook marketplace. It is finding these houses where we use it the most. > > It is the easiest to use mapping tool and has the most functionality I have found. I have tried 2 other mapping tools. It is also useful as, so long as the app is open, it continues without wifi/ mobile data usage, which in a semi rural area is a must. ----- Page: 1 / 75\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ae/software/104575/google-maps?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ae/software/104575/google-maps) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data