Apple Maps alternatives

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Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R1] Apple Maps 1/5 · US Default App: The fact that I cannot make another map app my default gives you 1 star. If the app was good we shouldn’t have to be forced to use it.
2. [R3] Apple Maps 3/5 · US App crash: Apple Maps navigation constantly stops when switching apps. I start directions, go to WhatsApp or another app for a second, and when I check back the navigation has already exited or stopped guiding me. Very frustrating while driving. Background mode doesn’t work reliably. Please fix this Apple, it should keep running smoothly in the background like other navigation apps. iPhone 14 Pro
3. [R4] Apple Maps 1/5 · US A mapping service that allows duplicate locations nearly sent me to the hospital: Two locations for ONE BUILDING on a college campus, at least a mile apart, when we had to walk to an audition in 95 degree Texas heat. Why would a mapping service ever allow duplicate locations? We walked for a little under an hour and covered nearly 3 miles on foot thanks to Apple Maps screwing up and allowing DUPLI
4. [R12] Apple Maps 3/5 · US As much as I tried to love this: Occasionally takes me on totally unnecessary detours like getting off the highway only to get back onto it after paying an additional toll.
5. [R16] Apple Maps 1/5 · US This app is insult to over 20 years of GPS technology: Which do you want to hear about, Apple? The annoying hand-holding voice interface that will tell you to turn 5 times approaching a simple turn and then throw in one more DURING the turn? Or we could talk about directions that include driving 2 or 3 miles in the wrong direction only to be told to U-TURN? Your app is stupid.
6. [R37] Apple Maps 1/5 · US 40 mile detour: Chose fastest route option on maps & experienced a detour on the main 2 lane highway that had been closed for over 4 months. After checking routes for my return trip, maps now shows the road closure, but during my drive maps kept trying to reroute me back to the closed highway. The actual fastest route showing now is 30 minutes faster than the route I took yesterday!!!…and did I me
7. [R9] Apple Maps 3/5 · US Opportunities: 7/8/26- why no map updates? Why so slow? As a result of slow updates, lane guidance is wrong What is the reason it takes so long to update the maps used in the app. Roads in my area on FM1960 rd e and rd w from Huffman Texas to Hwy 59 overpass in humble have been completed 2-3 months ago and lane guidance is out of date. Why are you all still reporting red light cameras I Humble?
8. [R25] Apple Maps 1/5 · US Its the old version: Every time i check it shows 2017 and right now we are in 2026 thats very bad when you want to see new places
9. [R30] Apple Maps 3/5 · US Map position: When driving using the navigation, my position on the screen lags or is misaligned by a fraction of a second; I would like this corrected. There is a slight discrepancy between my actual location and the position shown on the map, which often causes me to miss the correct turn. I never experienced this issue with Google Maps. If this isn't fixed, I might be better off switching back
10. [R5] Apple Maps 4/5 · US Missing something: I can't see the traffic jam on the map. Please fix it!!
11. [R14] Apple Maps 5/5 · US Speed meter please: Can you please add the speed meter? And more information about the routes we choose it.
12. [R15] Apple Maps 3/5 · US Needs to add speedometer to GPS: I had to remove Google Maps because I was running out of space on my phone. Had to make Apple Maps my main GPS. The only thing missing is a speedometer. The standalone posted speed Sign is not always accurate. As far as with the speed sign is on the actual road.. This is an update that Apple needs to make with Apple Maps.
13. [R18] Apple Maps 3/5 · US Add point markers and areas.: I love how this app is, it’s so great. The way it looks and just in general, but I’d say it would be the best app of mapping out there if it had the ability the mark points measure distance, the area of shapes and perimeters.
14. [R7] Apple Maps 2/5 · US Wth: For the past six months, Apple Maps, when I have been driving suddenly will show me off the freeway 6 miles away and then back on the freeway and then it hops me around for like 20 minutes trying to figure out that I am still on the freeway that I’ve been on for 20 minutes and keeps changing the times and what exit I have to get off at the last second because it thinks that I am somewhere tha
15. [R28] Apple Maps 2/5 · US Got me lost: This got me lost bad it got me lost in the middle of nowhere please fix this
16. [R34] Apple Maps 2/5 · US Could cause an accident: How am I on 71 S. and then all of a sudden I'm in the middle of the lake on the map
17. [R19] Apple Maps 1/5 · US Ads don’t belong: I’m now greeted with a reminder that the Maps app will now contain ads. Just what Maps needed. I’m so done with this app.
18. [R36] Apple Maps 3/5 · US Like it better than Google: Works well, some issues here and there but worse aspect is the new ads. More garbage I don’t need or want.
19. [R43] Apple Maps 1/5 · US Ads: You got to be kidding me? Putting ads in maps is insane. I’m going third party till this is fixed.
20. [R40] Apple Maps 1/5 · US STOP RE ROUTING WITHOUT CONSENT!!!: Read the title. I love the app in every way except that. I chose a certain route for a reason. Don’t re route me without giving me a choice like it used to do. I absolutely HATE that feature. Leave it alone or ask if I’d like to change. Don’t just do it for me. I would leave 5 stars if it wasn’t for that 1 problem. FIX IT APPLE. Stop forcing it on us.
21. [R39] Apple Maps 3/5 · GB In General good but!!!: In general I like ise apple maps and I do this but!!! Most of the pins are placed in back of houses in the gardens and! If there is any road behind it will take me there!!! You don't know how bad it is drive my big van behind houses and what I gonna do there!! Fly through wall or what! Use dron to pick up heavy items!!no understund why!!! ?? It is like that, all Maps have t
22. [R55] Google Maps 5/5 · US MJB: Great map I like all the options and the major is the satellite view during navigation.
23. [R64] Google Maps 5/5 · US Very helpful: We got lost in the middle of a storm while we were taking a walk, very helpful 5 stars
24. [R66] Google 5/5 · US Helpful!: It helps us understand things
25. [R67] Google 1/5 · US Difficult: Meant to make life easier, nope…redirects slow, takes you to shady locations and the longest route possible
26. [R76] Google 5/5 · US YEAHHHH: Google helped me with so many essays it’s a true lifesaver
27. [R79] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 1/5 · US ISRAEL LAWS: why are we using an israeli law system?? in America??
28. [R81] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 3/5 · US If you are a United States resident, be aware: Just know that in the Terms of Use for Waze, in the “Governing Law and Jurisdiction” section, the following is stated (at least as of July 10, 2026): “ These Terms will be governed solely by the laws of the State of Israel, without giving effect to any conflicts of law principles. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of, connected with or rel
29. [R84] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 1/5 · US Beware and read the Privacy Policy: Waze is controlled by the State of Israel. It’s in Waze’s TOS / PP. Israel is collecting your data. It’s right there for you to read. If you have a legal issue with the app it can not be resolved via US state laws, you will have to resolve your problem with Israel.
30. [R86] Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 1/5 · US Israel runs this app?!: Why oh why does Waze’s new update state that it operates under Israeli law?! Deleted this app so damn fast
31. [R103] Apple Store 5/5 · US Good app: It’s a good app. It’s very useful to see the models. I can now see what phone is best for me.ty for this app
32. [R110] 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.
33. [R112] MAPS.ME 5/5 · US A emergency app for all mountaineers: Two years ago while climbing the mountain SABALAN 4845m , summit of Mount SABALAN we were caught in a severe blizzard near the peak. Visibility was almost zero- we could only see about 1-2 meters ahead since Sabalan has many dangerous cliffs and steep drop-offs, we were in a very risky situation. Our only option was to use MAPS.me . I checked the map, found th
34. [R114] 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.
35. [R2] Apple Maps 5/5 · US Works great: First time really using Apple Maps and it works great! Turn directions along with additional prompts for upcoming turns which is really helpful.
36. [R11] Apple Maps 5/5 · US Apple maps review: thank you for helping me get around places it uses real time reports and traffic to help me understand the best route. It has voice GPS reporting and the best of all it has I don’t know it’s called but it has the landscape in major cities like Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Richmond, Orlando, Miami Fort Lauderdale IDK land i’m just gonna take a quick detour, hey
37. [R41] Apple Maps 5/5 · GB Good Map: Apple Map is best and good one. Very clean and clean interface. Please add the feature to show the current speed while driving and cameras as well.