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1. [R32] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Automatic $60 Charge: All I did was download a free app and now I have a $60 charge. I did not sign up for maps.me pro and it just randomly charged me.
2. [R36] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US No Happy!: I installed this app believing in the 3 days free try period. Same day installed, same day uninstalled as usual just to make sure I won’t be charged just in case I don’t like the app. Well… big surprise!!! I was charged $46.99 anyway. I feel scammed, and I like to have my money back, ASAP!
3. [R44] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Estafa: Me cobró la suscripción anual sin me autorizaron
4. [R48] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US DO NOT GET THIS APP: First of all I didn’t even intend to subscribe to this app, I got billed $55 for an app that I have no use for. This app DOES NOT WORK, I can’t even type my own home address, it keeps saying there is an error, so basically I cannot type any address, so what is this gps supposed to be good for? And they won’t refund me my money. What type of businesses is this? Your app doesn’
5. [R3] MAPS.ME 3/5 · US used to be awesome: been using maps.me for years and its annoying they have started to take away features and started charging annual subscription for those features
6. [R6] MAPS.ME 3/5 · US Meh: You can download max two american states. And boy if you plan to use it with internet prepare to be hit with a promotion for their $4 a month subscription every time you open the app! Herewego is better, this one’s way too intrusive. P.S- They asked for my review and the system didn’t post it because it isn’t 5 stars.
7. [R16] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Money, money, money: J’utilise Maps.me depuis plus de 10 ans. L’application m’a accompagné à travers le monde. Néanmoins, l’appât du gain fait qu’on passe d’une application open source gratuite à une planche à billet. 5 euros par moi pour une application de navigation. Bye bye je m’en vais trouver une nouvelle application ( il y en a plein sur le marché) Quand l’appât du gain détruit un applicat
8. [R24] MAPS.ME 2/5 · US Premium: I bought this app and paid for pro access in 2019, now I have the free version because they went subscription based.
9. [R1] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Thumbs down: I had hopes for the app, but it looks kinda useless. Cannot even find well known landmarks like Mount Rushmore even pasting the full address from Google Maps
10. [R4] MAPS.ME 2/5 · US Great interface, but limited: I like the user experience. However, it can only find the businesses I’m looking for about half the time. Even major ones like KFC or Tractor Supply. And you can’t put in addresses, so I can’t get to them that way, either. I end up looking up the street on the web, getting directions to that street, and driving around looking for the business. I love the offline capab
11. [R10] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Does not find street in London with a search but street shows on map: Search function not working
12. [R9] MAPS.ME 3/5 · GB Midget: In Barbados we were navigated up a dreadful road where it had collapsed and we could hardly even turn around. Very frightening so be very careful with Barbados navigation.
13. [R12] MAPS.ME 2/5 · US Halting: I found it very difficult to use while walking around Florence. Some of the places are not where the maps indicate they are. Had to resort to Google maps and pay for data
14. [R14] MAPS.ME 2/5 · US Not up to date: Its not even uo to date, its like 20 years behind. Ive seen places on the map that havent existed since ei was a kid.
15. [R38] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Don’t trust it!!: This app left me in a pickle twice in Costa Rica. I downloaded the app in Maps. It sent me on a wild goose cheese an hour out of the way honey rough dirt road in the mountains between La Fortuna and Hako. It was not a good situation. It tried to do it again when I was coming back down to San Jose, but I stopped and looked at the map. I would not recommend using this app for guida
16. [R28] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Bought this app over 10 years ago, now features are behind obnoxious paywall: I paid for this app a long long time ago. No restrictions on functionality like how many offline maps can be downloaded. I decided to use the app on a trip this year and every single time I launch it I get a full screen popover with fireworks and a 4 hour countdown for a discount on “Pro” for something like $20/month,
17. [R40] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Pop ups are demoralizing: I cannot even look at the product to see if I like it. The pop comes up fist.
18. [R18] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Cannot download maps: Not via mobile internet, nor via Wi-Fi with VPN. And without internet, this app is useless! · translated
19. [R23] MAPS.ME 4/5 · US Crashes: A couple of years ago I used it on a prolonged trip & it was great. Recently it has started crashing every time I start it. I tried deleting it & re-downloading the maps. Didn’t help
20. [R42] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Login says success then no access: Problematic
21. [R58] Google Maps 5/5 · US FUN PLACE!!: Food was awesome even though we had to wait a bit for “the kitchen to get caught up”. We didn’t mind the vibe of the place is really fun. They had the music playing from the 70s and 80s and 90s. The staff is absolutely phenomenal. So happy we checked it out!
22. [R59] Google Maps 3/5 · US Best maps BUT!: I have used google maps for over 12 years and everything has always worked very well. Recently they have been adding SPONSORED places when searching for something. STOP THIS!! I have already driven to 2 incorrect locations because I tap on the first one since I am use to them being the first option. I cant be the only one.
23. [R61] Google Maps 5/5 · US 😊: It helps me so much to find food places near me when I do my know what to eat and it helps me find other things too
24. [R66] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 4/5 · US Great help: Warnings for cameras and police, as well as road hazards. Only failed me once Undercover cop car on side of road and no warning. Ticket😔
25. [R69] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 5/5 · US Can't live without this app: Not only does this app give you excellent navigation but for someone like me that struggles with going the speed limit this helps tremendously with locating cops
26. [R73] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 4/5 · US Amazing navigator app, but it would be nice if other music apps could be integrated too: So I have been using Waze for a while and I really like how the real time alerts can help you avoid accidents or traffic jams, but I really wish 3rd party music apps could be integrated too, for example I like to listen to music with an app called “Doppler”, it would be nice if Waze could be integrated with Do
27. [R75] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 5/5 · US Great app: Love this app! It is great to use traveling or just around town. It will tell you if there are traffic jams or if there is something on the roads. This is my go to app for traveling.
28. [R79] Avenza Maps 1/5 · US Boo: I’ve used this app for years for geo pdfs but with the recent update, they have made it so you have to have a subscription in order to upload even a single map. Delete.
29. [R80] Avenza Maps 5/5 · US So easy!: Thank you Avenza for making it easy to upload .pdf maps and follow them in my map app with a blue dot!
30. [R81] Avenza Maps 3/5 · US Updated map limits: This app has been great for so long, but the recent changes to custom map import limits is making me look for alternative apps.
31. [R82] Avenza Maps 2/5 · US Map limit bad for backpacking: The new subscription structure is really hostile. I actually paid because I don’t mind supporting the application a bit. However, the limit to maps you can import is 10. This is completely arbitrary and hostile to users. The problem is that hikers who prepare maps in Garmin or CalTopo typically have a few pages of maps in a pdf and these all count as separate maps.
32. [R97] Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps 4/5 · US Works well: Been using this GPS for several weeks now, & it’s rapidly becoming my favorite. Works well, pretty prompt directions and seems accurate. Wish it would connect better with our calendar, but still highly recommended.
33. [R100] Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps 5/5 · US Updated review: After leaving a harsh, but sincere review compaining about the obnoxious in-app purchase upselling when I’ve already purchased multiple subscriptions and the app, it appears this has been addressed. This is very much appreciated to see developers who care about the feedback and want to make their product better for their customers. Thank you Sygic!
34. [R103] Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps 5/5 · US Lifetime Membership Fixed: I posted recently about how I couldn’t download updated maps even with a lifetime membership but that has been corrected. All in all this is one of the best “Offline Map” navigation that exists. Thank you for your prompt response and resolution.
35. [R108] Apple Maps 5/5 · US Don’t believe the haters: I use Apple Maps everyday. It has never steered me wrong or misguided me. Love the app. It’s perfect.
36. [R111] Apple Maps 5/5 · US The parking location feature is very sweet: I forgot where I parked my car in a big parking lot. I didn’t use any map to navigate. Google map didn’t save the parking location but Apple map did. It saved me a lot of time finding my car! Very sweet
37. [R117] Apple Maps 5/5 · US Love it: It’s accurate, gets me where I need to go on time, gives good alerts for traffic, speed cameras, police, crashes, etc, easy to use and it looks nice. I’ve never had an issue using Apple Maps and I find it just as good, or even better, than Google Maps.
38. [R120] Apple Maps 5/5 · US I love this app: This honestly is such a good app it is so much easier to use then Google Maps
39. [R15] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US Love it: Must download to use without wifi. That’s a blessing. Just gotta be up to date. It will get you where you need to go without internet. That’s a A+ for me.
40. [R20] MAPS.ME 1/5 · US Unable to cancel subscription: I wrote to support and deleted my account, but money continues to be debited! · translated
41. [R2] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US Get to where you're going: I love this app. I have found my way on many occasions when I'm lost in different countries it shows paths, hiking, back alleys.The satellite feature rocks!
42. [R11] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US Great travel maps app: I’ve been using maps me for years and it’s never let me down. The maps are up to date and accurate to even small details are included. I’ve used it in several countries and loved using it.