Google Maps vs. Apple Maps

Cheetah Designs · 17 Jan 2023 at 23:18

As title really. Making my way back into the Apple ecosystem. How do these apps stack up these days? Is everyone just using Google maps. Are there any tight integrations you loose out due to this?

ChrisD. · 18 Jan 2023 at 07:17

Try them both out and see which you prefer?

Mesai · 18 Jan 2023 at 07:42

Apple Maps has better integration with Apple products (obviously), and it works pretty well in major areas e.g. London. Google Maps is still the better all rounder.

Cheetah Designs · 18 Jan 2023 at 07:47

Try them both out and see which you prefer?

I didn’t want to get to the position where I started using Apple Maps, got bedded in/used to it and then found there was something I couldn’t have/didn’t work.

Google Maps is still the better all rounder.

It wasn’t clear to me, from Googling, why that’s the case…

Mesai · 18 Jan 2023 at 08:20

Cheetah Designs said:
It wasn’t clear to me, from Googling, why that’s the case…

For me, the two significant points are:

It's more consistent no matter where you are.
More complete, up-to-date and actively reviewed locations.

Even using it in London, where it's probably at its best, I've had situations where public transport schedules aren't as up-to-date as with Google.

Google just has more data and make better use of it, similar to how Siri manages basic tasks OK, but most people would rather use Google.

uvarvu · 18 Jan 2023 at 09:07

I use Apple maps except for navigation. Waze is better for that.

Reuben klang · 19 Jan 2023 at 19:18

Google maps blows it out the water, I regularly go fishing all over and google maps takes you right there if you just google the fishery. Apple Maps on the other hand doesn’t.

AM is pointless if it only works in major cities.

Deleted member 77746 · 19 Jan 2023 at 19:20

Reuben klang said:
Google maps blows it out the water, I regularly go fishing all over and google maps takes you right there if you just google the fishery. Apple Maps on the other hand doesn’t.

AM is pointless if it only works in major cities.

What type of fishing? (off topic)

I would say it depends what you want it for. Basic navigation they both do a good job.

Semple · 19 Jan 2023 at 19:24

Cheetah Designs said:
It wasn’t clear to me, from Googling, why that’s the case…

Google is a major player in mapping software, have been for many many years and they've made significant investment in the product.

danielanthony · 20 Jan 2023 at 18:17

I traded my iPhone 13 Pro Max for a Pixel 7 Pro. I upgraded to the latest iphone every year for as long as I can remember so I'm not an Android fanboy. But apple maps let me down so many times when using it on long trips or couldn't find places which were in Google maps that there is no going back for me.

Apple also used to have the best hardware but I have to say that my pixel doesn't feel like a downgrade.

Reuben klang · 20 Jan 2023 at 19:43

danielanthony said:
I traded my iPhone 13 Pro Max for a Pixel 7 Pro. I upgraded to the latest iphone every year for as long as I can remember so I'm not an Android fanboy. But apple maps let me down so many times when using it on long trips or couldn't find places which were in Google maps that there is no going back for me.

Apple also used to have the best hardware but I have to say that my pixel doesn't feel like a downgrade.

Or just use google maps like everyone else.

Reuben klang · 20 Jan 2023 at 19:47

GaryTheSnail said:
What type of fishing? (off topic)

I would say it depends what you want it for. Basic navigation they both do a good job.

Recently I’ve been mainly doing trout fishery’s in Scotland. Lot of remote stuff that’s off what appears to be random country roads.

I’m hoping to go further up north to some time this year I’m wanting to head up further north to loch Garry to give the salmon fishing up there a go.

Deleted member 77746 · 20 Jan 2023 at 20:17

Reuben klang said:
Recently I’ve been mainly doing trout fishery’s in Scotland. Lot of remote stuff that’s off what appears to be random country roads.

I’m hoping to go further up north to some time this year I’m wanting to head up further north to loch Garry to give the salmon fishing up there a go.

You do fly fishing? Not really done pure trout or salmon fishing.

Reuben klang · 20 Jan 2023 at 20:58

GaryTheSnail said:
You do fly fishing? Not really done pure trout or salmon fishing.

A little, but I much prefer bait. Sit there doing nothing, just sitting with a flask of tea watching the top of the rod. So relaxing.

Thanking google maps for getting me here easily!

Deleted member 77746 · 20 Jan 2023 at 21:21

Reuben klang said:
A little, but I much prefer bait. Sit there doing nothing, just sitting with a flask of tea watching the top of the rod. So relaxing.

Thanking google maps for getting me here easily!

Ah so it’s not fly fishing then. All good.

englishpremier · 21 Jan 2023 at 12:22

Google maps for me despite having a Mac and using an iPhone. If just works better and is more consistent across platforms. I don't see any benefit to Apple Maps given any app or software that wants to access or send you a location works with google maps in addition to Apple Maps if both are installed.

ChrisD. · 21 Jan 2023 at 13:19

danielanthony said:
I traded my iPhone 13 Pro Max for a Pixel 7 Pro. I upgraded to the latest iphone every year for as long as I can remember so I'm not an Android fanboy. But apple maps let me down so many times when using it on long trips or couldn't find places which were in Google maps that there is no going back for me.

Apple also used to have the best hardware but I have to say that my pixel doesn't feel like a downgrade.

You traded a phone in because of Apple Maps? A phone which you can install Google maps onto? Hilarious.

danielanthony · 21 Jan 2023 at 22:57

ChrisD. said:
You traded a phone in because of Apple Maps? A phone which you can install Google maps onto? Hilarious.

I found myself mainly in the Google software ecosystem because the Apple offerings were less functional, plus the quality gap between Google and Apple phones is negligible now. Also, considering I ended up paying £100's less for the Pixel 7 Pro than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it's hilarious that you're paying for an Apple logo.

Anyhow, this thread is specifically about Google vs Apple maps, and the consensus seems to be favouring Google.

Spleen Sauce · 22 Jan 2023 at 00:08

Google Maps. I’d love to use Apple Maps because as I know they’re not likely to be selling my data, but Google Maps is generally better in every scenario in my testing.

Cheetah Designs · 22 Jan 2023 at 08:37

englishpremier said:
I don't see any benefit to Apple Maps given any app or software that wants to access or send you a location works with google maps in addition to Apple Maps if both are installed.

This was kind of what the question was about. I was wondering if there was a tight integration of feature I’d be missing out on if I Didn’t use Apple Maps.

Have the same question for Apple Mail vs. Gmail on iPad and iPhone…from a search it looks like you loose instant notifications if you don’t use the official app…