[ktusznio]

Yes, I would. And I'd keep it free.

Google Maps is a solid app with a great brand that users trust. It would be silly not to give iOS users who love Google Maps access to the product.

What's there to lose?

[beerglass]

Obviously some of their negotiations with Apple failed, hence Google Maps are not included in iOS 6 by default. If Google now just releases it free to users, isn't it a complete win for Apple? Contrast this to YouTube app, where Google still can make big money through ads in the free app. So, I think Google is not exactly thinking "what's to lose?"