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Baidu Maps vs Apple Maps: catalog facts
Baidu Maps	Apple Maps
Best for: Finding places and planning trips within China	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation
Free Free to use.	Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.
Web	macOS, iOS, Web
Detailed coverage of China Transit directions with fares and times All 3 strengths for Baidu Maps Detailed coverage of China Transit directions with fares and times Live traffic and subway line maps	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
Chinese-language interface 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 Baidu Maps map.baidu.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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