Apple Maps alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apple Maps: business listings and reviews are thinner than Google's in many regions, and best features need Apple devices. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apple Maps, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Maps currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Apple Maps alternative for most people
Google MapsFar larger database of places and reviews, and works the same on Android and the web.
Best Apple Maps alternative for a free option
Organic MapsFully offline and tracker-free, built on OpenStreetMap, good for hiking and travel abroad.
Best Apple Maps alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OsmAndRicher offline and outdoor map detail for hikers, cyclists and drivers who want control.
Best Apple Maps alternative for open source
Organic MapsFully offline and tracker-free, built on OpenStreetMap, good for hiking and travel abroad.
Best Apple Maps alternative for Linux
Organic MapsFully offline and tracker-free, built on OpenStreetMap, good for hiking and travel abroad.
Best Apple Maps alternative for iPhone and Android
Google MapsFar larger database of places and reviews, and works the same on Android and the web.
Best Apple Maps alternative for working in the browser
Google MapsFar larger database of places and reviews, and works the same on Android and the web.
Apple Maps alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apple Maps?
Google Maps ranks first right now. Far larger database of places and reviews, and works the same on Android and the web. Organic Maps and OsmAnd follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Maps?
Yes. Google Maps (free), Organic Maps (open source) and OsmAnd (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apple Maps?
Yes: Organic Maps and OsmAnd.
Which Apple Maps alternatives work on Linux?
Organic Maps runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Apple Maps?
The complaints we hear most: business listings and reviews are thinner than Google's in many regions; best features need Apple devices; look Around and cycling directions are limited to select areas.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apple Maps, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.