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Amap vs Apple Maps: catalog facts
Amap	Apple Maps
Best for: Finding places and routes in mainland China	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation
Free Free to use on the web.	Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.
Web	macOS, iOS, Web
Detailed coverage of mainland China Transit and driving route queries All 3 strengths for Amap Detailed coverage of mainland China Transit and driving route queries Place and nearby search	Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration All 4 strengths for Apple Maps Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration Web version for use from any browser Guides and place recommendations
Interface in Chinese Focused on China rather than worldwide coverage	Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Amap amap.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Maps maps.apple.com apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-maps/id915056765 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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