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Apple Maps vs Bing Maps: catalog facts
Apple Maps	Bing Maps
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: Planning routes from a desktop browser
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free Free to use in a web browser.
macOS, iOS, Web	Web
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	Driving, transit and walking directions Live traffic view All 4 strengths for Bing Maps Driving, transit and walking directions Live traffic view Satellite, aerial and 3D imagery Multi-stop trip planning
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Browser only, with no offline use Not a turn-by-turn phone navigator
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
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	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bing Maps bing.com/maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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