Best Nearby Places App

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to nearby places app or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 237+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Nearby Places App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesSep 2026
2Find Places Nearby & Around MeFind Places Nearby & Around MeFreeNoNoMay 2026
3AroundMeAroundMeFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026
4Around Me - Nearby PlacesAround Me - Nearby PlacesFree4.1★ (138)YesYesSep 2026
5Find Near Me - Nearby & AroundFind Near Me - Nearby & AroundFree2.1★ (89)NoYesSep 2026
6Swarm: Check In, Explore, MapSwarm: Check In, Explore, MapFree4.2★ (7.5K)YesNoSep 2026
7NearBy my LocationNearBy my LocationFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Map Places KP - Find near by placesMap Places KP - Find near by placesFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Nearby Places App

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.4M 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface changes
AroundMe#3

AroundMe by Flying Code Ltd

Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😐(24K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover essential services and points of interest in your vicinity. This app quickly identifies your location and lists nearby banks, restaurants, gas stations, and more, providing distances and contact details.

What We Love

  • 💻 Useful for travel
  • 🗺️ Helps find nearby amenities
  • ⭐ Great app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🗓️ Outdated business listings
  • 🔍 Incomplete search results
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Forced location permissions

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FAQ about Nearby Places App

What is the best nearby places app for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our nearby places app ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top nearby places app we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and Find Places Nearby & Around Me.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 237+ nearby places app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.
Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.