Google Maps
Explore the world with Google Maps using real-time traffic data, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for cycling, hiking, and public transport across various platforms, available offline with voice-guided alerts.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
- Android Wear
- KaiOS
- Apple Car Play
Features
- GPS Navigation
- Turn-by-turn Navigation
- Route Planning
- Public Transportation
- Works Offline
- Apps with Offline Map
- Street panning and viewing
- Reviews and Recommendations
- Cycling
- Dark Mode
- Voice Navigation
- Points of Interest (POI)
- Text to Speech
- Hiking Maps
- GPS Location Tracking
- Offline
Android Auto integration- Route optimization
- Location-based
- User generated
- Voice recognition
- Record Tracks
Tags
- Satellite imagery
- walking-navigation
- lane-guidance
- Car
- route-navigation
- Maps Navigation
- satellite
- share-location
- bike
- location
- Mapping
- map-online
- route-mapping
- lane-assist
- bicycle
- satellites
- Hiking
- satellite-images
- cars
- Web service
- gps-tracking
Google Maps News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Waze
Leaving Google Maps and Waze behind: my journey to find my way around the worldI finally threw in the towel on Google Maps and Waze after realizing they’re less “navigation buddi...
- Fla published news article about Google Maps
Google Maps introduces trending spot recommendations and Gemini insider tipsGoogle Maps has updated its Explore tab to offer recommendations on trending and noteworthy places,...
- Maoholguin published news article about Google Maps
Google Maps will soon integrate Gemini to enable hands-free conversational navigationGoogle Maps is adding Gemini integration on Android and iOS, enabling hands-free, conversational na...
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What is Google Maps?
Google Maps is a basic web mapping service application and technology provided by Google. It offers street maps, a route planner for traveling by foot, car, or public transport and an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world. The Android version also includes turn-by-turn GPS navigation.
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Google Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 3.9Alternatives
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Comments and Reviews
I use it to look at the backyards of the neighbours houses. 3D view lets me see from all angles. Thanks Google!
An example of how to NOT to make a map software.
I like Google Maps, but it tortures the frugal on their Android ..I'm not sure which part causes the problem most.. slower data connection or slower phone. Same with my Transit App. So, I'm wondering if there's something more lightweight out there. 2025 Solution: On my slow android, I use UC Browser and Maps Go while I keep the standard Maps app disabled. Seems to work well.
Google Maps Go
Honestly I have had hours of fun just using Google maps. Looking at old houses that I used to live at. Nostalgia for real
If basing the score on emotions, I'd give Maps 3 stars. It's the quintessential app for navigation & discovering new places, so I can overlook my annoyances with it.
The saved lists of locations are a good idea, but the UI needs work. Horizontal scrolling through lists shouldn't be a thing on the mobile app.
The Timeline feature is both amazing & terrifying. I can look back to see where I was throughout the entire day, including how I got there. But I realize this data can be powerful if it ends up in the wrong hands (if it hasn't already).
I still don't feel I can fully rely on any other GPS/map service for my daily needs.
i both like and hate it, google maps has the best map if you want to go somewhere fast but lacks the ability to let you do custom maps.