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Apple Maps vs Transit: catalog facts
Apple Maps	Transit
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: Daily commuters who rely on buses and trains
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free + paid options Free to download, with optional paid 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	Nearby departures shown as soon as the app opens Real-time vehicle positions and arrival times All 4 strengths for Transit Nearby departures shown as soon as the app opens Real-time vehicle positions and arrival times Step-by-step GO navigation with alerts for when to get off Covers buses, trains, bikeshare and walking in one planner
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Usefulness depends on the data available for your city Some features require a paid subscription
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	Not stated if it works offline
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 Transit transitapp.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-subway-bus-times/id498151501 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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