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Google Maps

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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.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Blackberry
  • Chrome OS
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
  • Android Wear
  • KaiOS
  • Android Auto
  • Apple Car Play
3.9 / 5 Avg rating (23)
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Features

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  1.  GPS Navigation
  2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
  3.  Route Planning
  4.  Public Transportation
  5.  Apps with Offline Map
  6.  Works Offline
  7.  Reviews and Recommendations
  8.  Cycling
  9.  Street panning and viewing
  10.  Dark Mode
  11.  Text to Speech
  12.  Voice Navigation
  13.  Points of Interest (POI)
  14.  Hiking Maps
  15.  Android Auto integration
  16.  GPS Location Tracking
  17.  Offline
  18.  User generated
  19.  Voice recognition
  20.  Record Tracks
  21.  Location-based
  22.  Route optimization

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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Google Maps is praised for its comprehensive features like street views, satellite views, and offline functionality, making it highly valuable for navigation and route planning. Users appreciate its ease of use and detailed mapping capabilities, though there are some critiques about its performance on mobile devices and lack of certain features. Some express concerns over its pricing model and reliance on credit card information after recent updates. Privacy concerns related to its Timeline feature are also noted.
Top Positive Comment
shnbwmn
Mar 11, 2017
4

I use it to look at the backyards of the neighbours houses. 3D view lets me see from all angles. Thanks Google!

Top Negative Comment
KazimirPodolski
Nov 26, 2022
0

An example of how to NOT make a map software.

  • Messed up categories
  • Completely broken search (I just don't know what it does right - it never gave me complete and sensible result in ~10 years and 5 countries)
  • Dumb choice of objects on different zooms (random shop or venue is more important than metro station somehow...)
  • Terrible rendering hiding actually important details on sensible zooms
  • Missing essential features (like you just cannot save a point on the map, and dozens others)
  • Hundreds of other completely unforced problems
TBayAreaPat
Jun 29, 2024
0

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 icon Google Maps Go

urbanimp
Sep 27, 2023
0

Honestly I have had hours of fun just using Google maps. Looking at old houses that I used to live at. Nostalgia for real

NejyCR
Jul 17, 2023
0

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).

Mr. Anon
May 17, 2023
0

I still don't feel I can fully rely on any other GPS/map service for my daily needs.

tvgoing1
Aug 29, 2022
1

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.

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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 Maps information

  • Developed by

    US flagGoogle
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.9 (23 ratings)
  • Alternatives

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  • News

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Albanian
    • Arabic
    • Burmese
    • Catalan; Valencian
    • Croatian
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Georgian
    • German
    • Greek
    • Hebrew
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Indonesian
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Malay
    • Norwegian Bokmål
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian
    • Russian
    • Serbian
    • Chinese
    • Slovak
    • Spanish
    • Swahili
    • Swedish
    • Thai
    • Turkish
    • Ukrainian
    • Vietnamese

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Our users have written 21 comments and reviews about Google Maps, and it has gotten 1188 likes

Google Maps was added to AlternativeTo by TF1743 on Nov 1, 2009 and this page was last updated Apr 3, 2025. Google Maps is sometimes referred to as gMaps.