Best Apple Maps Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the apple maps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 230+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Apple Maps Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple MapsApple MapsFree2.4★ (52K)NoNoJul 2026
2Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesJul 2026
3Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoJul 2026
4Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.1★ (13K)NoNoJul 2026
5GoToAppleMaps: Place ConverterGoToAppleMaps: Place ConverterFree3.9★ (10)NoYesJul 2026
6MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.2★ (21K)YesYesJul 2026
7Sygic GPS导航、离线地图Sygic GPS导航、离线地图Free4.6★ (57K)YesYesJul 2026
8Yandex Maps & NavigatorYandex Maps & NavigatorFree4.6★ (35K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Apple Maps

Apple Maps#1

Apple Maps by Apple Inc.

Navigate and explore the world
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.4😐(52K ratings)
Free
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Navigate and explore the world with detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, and real-time traffic information. Discover places with photos, ratings, and curated guides, and access offline maps for uninterrupted exploration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 🗺️ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
  • 🔍 Helpful search and location features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated map data
  • 📍 Incorrect location pinpointing
  • 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions
Google Maps#2

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.3M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#3

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by waze

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#2in Navigation
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Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues

More Apple Maps apps to explore

4
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
Examine the planet
Free

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
5
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
Google Takeout to Apple Maps
Free

Easily transfer your saved locations from Google Maps to Apple Maps. This utility imports your exported data and creates a new Apple Maps Guide, simplifying your transition between mapping services.

Import saved places from Google MapsCreate Apple Maps GuidesSupports CSV, KML, KMZ, GPX, JSON
✈️ Travel
(10)
free with in-app purchases
6
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
Get directions & avoid traffic
Free

Navigate the United States and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Avoid traffic with real-time updates, find nearby points of interest, and plan routes to save time and money.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationReal-time traffic updatesPoints of interest search
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sygic GPS导航、离线地图
Sygic GPS导航、离线地图
Sygic GPS导航、离线地图
离线地图·GPS·交通
Free

Navigate anywhere with offline 3D maps and real-time traffic alerts. This app offers voice-guided directions, speed camera warnings, and advanced safety features like lane assistance and a Head-up Display. It also includes specialized modes for motorcyclists and features to help save money on parking and fuel.

Offline 3D mapsReal-time traffic alertsSpeed camera warnings
🗺️ Navigation
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
🗺️ Navigation
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(4.8M)
free with in-app purchases
10
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
Navigation and hiking trails
Free

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

Offline mapsTurn-by-turn navigationDetailed points of interest
✈️ Travel
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Apple Store
Apple Store
Apple Store
Shopping designed around you
Free

Discover and shop the latest Apple products with a personalized experience. Get tailored recommendations, track orders, and access support. Explore creative tips and book in-store sessions.

Personalized product recommendationsBrowse latest Apple productsOrder tracking
🛍️ Shopping
(162K)
free
12
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Driving Radar Detector Police
Free

This app provides intelligent navigation with real-time traffic, weather risk analysis, and smart driving tools. It offers privacy-first features, alerts for hazards, and a Head-Up Display for safer driving. It also includes a driving monitor to improve your safety score.

Real-time traffic and alertsWeather-based risk scoringHead-Up Display (HUD)
🗺️ Navigation
(1.4K)
freemium
13
what3words: Navigation & Maps
what3words: Navigation & Maps
what3words: Navigation & Maps
Navigate to any exact location
Free

This app assigns a unique three-word address to every 10-foot square on Earth. Easily find, share, and navigate to precise locations worldwide using simple word combinations. It's ideal for pinpointing exact meeting spots, deliveries, or even emergency services.

Navigate using three-word addressesShare precise locationsFind current address offline
🗺️ Navigation
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
14
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
GPS Tracks, navigation, gpx
Free

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

Offline 2D and 3D mapsGPS track recordingRoute planning
🗺️ Navigation
(591)
free with in-app purchases
15
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracker and Offline Maps
Free

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations
🗺️ Navigation
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS
$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Track distance, vertical, time, and calories burnedView color-coded tracks based on elevationUSGS Topo and Satellite map layers
🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
free
17
Яндекс Навигатор – GPS, Пробки
Яндекс Навигатор – GPS, Пробки
Яндекс Навигатор – GPS, Пробки
Парковки и заправки – по пути
Free

Navigate cities with real-time traffic updates and avoid jams. Plan multi-stop routes, find parking and fuel, and get voice-guided directions. Offline maps ensure you never get lost.

Real-time traffic avoidanceMulti-stop route optimizationParking spot finder and payment
🗺️ Navigation
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
18
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
Live Street Viewer + GPS Maps
Free

Explore street-level imagery worldwide with live traffic data and GPS navigation. View panoramas by tapping on a map or searching for an address. Share and bookmark locations for easy access.

Live street-level imageryGPS navigationSearch addresses for street view
✈️ Travel
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Find & Reach, Seamlessly
Free

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap)Location search (restaurants, gas stations)Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle)
🗺️ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
20
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
Earth Google Maps, Satellite
Free

Explore the world virtually with live street views, 3D earth imagery, and integrated maps. Discover new places, navigate with precision, and take immersive virtual tours from anywhere.

Live Street ViewGoogle Maps Integration3D Earth Imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Apple Maps

What are the best apple maps apps for iPhone?
Apple Maps tops our apple maps apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 2.4-star average from 52K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top apple maps apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Maps and Google Maps.
Apple Maps has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 230+ apple maps apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Apple Maps provides navigation and exploration features for the world. It offers turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, along with real-time traffic updates and incident reporting. You can also discover places, view photos, ratings, and access curated guides.
Key features include voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, downloadable offline maps for iPhone and Watch, real-time transit schedules, speed limit information, cycling directions, immersive walking directions in augmented reality, and detailed indoor maps for malls and airports.

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