# Rerouter - Open Links in Maps — Convert Google Maps links > Safari Extension to open Google Maps links in native iOS Maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Shawn Davis.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rerouter-open-links-in-maps/id1589151155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shawn Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587360437) - Category: Utilities, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.22/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-10-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rerouter-open-links-in-maps/id1589151155/reviews.md ## What is Rerouter? Rerouter is an easy-to-use Safari Extension that automatically opens Google Maps links in iOS's built in Maps app. It works by intercepting links to Google Maps, breaking them apart, then reconstructing them in a way that gets you where you need to go in the app you prefer. All of this happens privately and on your device. Rerouter contains absolutely no tracking technologies of any kind. Rerouter's code is publicly available so you can see for yourself. Note: Rerouter may not work when installed alongside the Google Maps app. --- Rerouter offers the opportunity to leave me a tip via in-app purchase. While that would be very kind, please note that it doesn't unlock any additional features. Rerouter is totally free to use and enjoy. ## Key features - Opens Google Maps links in native Maps app - Works as a Safari Extension - Private, on-device processing - No tracking technologies - Publicly available code ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rerouter-open-links-in-maps/id1589151155/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Great Idea *2023-11-18* Too bad it doesn’t work. Tried everything. Would love Maps to be deault instead of Google. ### 3/5 — Links from Gmail *2023-11-17* I like the app and it works good from safari, however when you click an address from gmail it immediately opens Apple Maps but says “choose destination”. ### 5/5 — Doesn't work at all *2023-08-17* This app hallucinates and directs me to addresses on the other side of the country. Come on, man. **Developer response:** Thanks for trying out Rerouter! I’m sorry to hear that happen and would love to get it fixed. Feel free to email me at contact@fromshawn.dev ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-07-25* I tried setting safari setting and reopening safari multiple times and it DOES NOT WORK **Developer response:** Hello! I’m sorry to hear Rerouter didn’t work for you. I’ve improved the setup instructions in the latest update that should make using Rerouter much easier. If you still have any issues please feel free to email me anytime at contact@fromshawn.dev. Thanks! ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2023-07-16* Hello! Just started using rerouter and had a couple pieces of feedback. In the onboarding flow, it doesn’t tell you to open the extension from the puzzle piece button in the safari address bar and enable the toggle there - I think that’s why folks are leaving the low star reviews. I had similar issues until I found this and it immediately started working. Additionally, it leaves the open google maps tab behind in safari after bumping you over to Apple Maps. Is it possible (within the limitations of available APIs) to close this tab as part of kicking you over to Apple Maps? That would be a major UX improvement. Thanks for the great extension! ps - the submit contact form on your website is broken. It’s claiming the email address is undefined. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I’ve updated the onboarding instructions in the newest update to hopefully make things clearer. I hear you about leaving the tab open, it’s definitely annoying but also not an easy problem to solve. I am working on it though! Thanks again :) ### 1/5 — Definitely does not work *2023-06-25* Tried everything. Rebooted. Removed Google Maps (which ends up sending you to the google maps website instead of app). Turned the extension on and off a few times. Made sure it’s allowed to all websites. Nothing works. Probably something google has done to prevent this, not sure. **Developer response:** I’m sorry to hear that! If you want, feel free to reach out to me at contact@fromshawn.dev and I can try to get those bugs squashed. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2022-12-16, version 3.1.1* The app works perfectly. If anyone is having any issues, make sure that, in your settings, you allow permission to the app on all websites. Also, make sure to refresh any preexisting tabs you have open that you want the extension to work on. ### 2/5 — Needs Work *2022-11-11, version 3.1.1* Great idea, but does not work seamlessly. In fact, can’t really get it to work at all despite several attempts and explicitly following directions. ### 1/5 — Caused high CPU utilization *2022-10-31, version 3* In Safari 16.1 on MacOS with lockdown enabled in a private window, this extension caused high CPU utilizatoin to the point that some web pages would not load. ### 5/5 — aaa *2022-07-16, version 2.8* zzz ## Frequently asked questions about Rerouter ### Does Rerouter have ads? Rerouter does not contain advertisements. It is completely free to use and enjoy without any intrusive ads. ### How much does Rerouter cost? Rerouter is free to download and use. There is an optional in-app purchase available to leave a tip for the developer, but it does not unlock any additional features. ### What devices does Rerouter support? Rerouter is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to manage your map links across multiple Apple devices. ### How often is Rerouter updated? The latest version of Rerouter was released on August 30, 2023. Updates are provided to ensure continued functionality and compatibility. ### Is Rerouter safe to use? Rerouter is rated for ages 4+ and contains no tracking technologies, processing all link conversions privately on your device. Its code is also publicly available for review. ### Can I use Rerouter if I have the Google Maps app installed? Rerouter may not work as expected when the Google Maps app is also installed. It is designed to seamlessly open links in the built-in iOS Maps app. ### What is the user sentiment for Rerouter? Rerouter has a rating of 3.2 stars from 9 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception, with some users finding it useful and others experiencing issues. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.8.1 — 2023-08-30 Fixes a bug where some URLs that would otherwise reroute in Safari wouldn't in the main application. Thank you to those who submitted feedback about this. ### 3.8 — 2023-08-24 Just about every bug fix and tweak in this update came directly from user feedback. I owe a huge thank you to everybody who emailed me. Thank you and to thanks to everyone else using Rerouter as well. Enjoy! - In Safari, users can now toggle whether or not they would like to "pause" Rerouter. In the past, Rerouter was off by default, and the extension asked if the user would like to "enable" it—which was a confusing, unnecessary step. - A new feedback form, powered by Google Forms, has been added to the main app. This is a great place to report any bugs, request new features, or just generally reach out to me. I'm always happy to hear feedback! - Rerouter's algorithm now supports search-oriented URLs like "...maps/search/." - Fixed a bug where attempting to reroute an invalid URL in the main application would lead to a crash. ### 3.7 — 2023-07-30 Rerouter has been updated to work more reliably and now work with a wider range of Google Maps URLs, including shortened ones like "goo.gl." Additionally, a new "Setup Guide" has been added with easier instructions and a video. Thanks for using Rerouter! ### 3.6 — 2023-05-07 Use Rerouter's new Shortcut to convert Google Maps URLs in whatever way you see fit. After updating, just open the Shortcuts app and select "Rerouter" on the main page to dive in! ### 3.5 — 2023-03-11 - You can now reroute links from within the Rerouter app. Just paste a Google Maps link into the text box and voilà! - Rerouter can now be toggled on and off from within the Safari Extension pop-up. This replaces the previous "Automatic" and "Manual" modes. - Rerouter can now handle a greater variety of Google Maps URLs. This means that not only should Rerouter work in more situations, but it should also work faster! Thank you for using Rerouter and a special thanks to those who have emailed me feedback. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*