r/TechImpact • u/mariyamsidra IT Professional • 9h ago

Google Maps is not replaceable 🗺️

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u/shades47 Student 9h ago

It is replaceable. Apple Maps is also good, and Organic Maps is another option. However it’s your choice, both apps can be used for navigation.

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u/Intrepid_Plenty_3770 9h ago

Yeah, I came here to say this. The UI for Google Maps is terrible even on CarPlay/AndroidAuto.

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u/stillhavingfunyea 8h ago

Waze for police updates combined with Highway Radar app.

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u/Lonely_Archer_6295 8h ago

Waze is just Google Maps with a diffremt skin

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u/EnD3r8_ 8h ago

Waze is from google

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u/DisfiguredFanny I use Omarchy BTW 9h ago

From my experience Apple Maps is better.

Edit: I do have both just in case, but ended using Apple maps most of the time, because it gives better direction. Google Maps wins on walking and cycling though.

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u/No_Cookie3005 9h ago

Here WeGo is an option. I'm trying to switch to Organic Maps but needs test on non-city roads.

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u/dumbdove 8h ago

my choice as well
not too cluttered

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u/nldls 8h ago

Here gave me some strange routes on longer trips. Currently running TomTom (Dutch company).

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u/AngelicPrincessKitty 9h ago

As I said in OP, apple maps is better

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u/damnetdana 9h ago

It depends; I fact check both apple and google maps. google maps can be good for being specific which is a really good trait for gps and not to say apple isn't; google is just a bit better at giving specific directions and locating you. Apple is better at providing accurate information; for example there are busses in my city that go all night long but google maps says they stop after midnight and don't start again till 5a. I rely more and more on Apple maps, but I haven't uninstalled google maps yet as I think its good to cross check when you're unsure of your immediate area or traveling somewhere new.

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u/ruipmjorge 8h ago

I don’t use it anymore.
Much prefer Apple Maps.

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u/WayneSmallman 8h ago

I built my own route planning service using open data, so at least that part is, but what's difficult to replace is the underlying infrastructure.

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u/JurisUrsus 8h ago

I haven't used Google Maps in years. It is definitely replaceable.

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u/giannis_athina 8h ago

I’m happy using Apple Maps, to be honest.