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Apple Maps vs Magic Earth: catalog facts
Apple Maps	Magic Earth
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free + paid options Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.
macOS, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
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	Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV All 4 strengths for Magic Earth Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV CarPlay and Android Automotive support Privacy-focused design
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Some features require a paid Premium licence Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
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 Magic Earth magicearth.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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