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Google Maps vs GMaps WV: catalog facts
Google Maps	GMaps WV
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally
Free Free to use.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Android, iOS, Web	Android
Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions All 4 strengths for Google Maps Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions Street View imagery Extensive local business listings	Access to Google Maps without the official app Restricted WebView limits what the site can do All 3 strengths for GMaps WV Access to Google Maps without the official app Restricted WebView limits what the site can do Open source and actively updated
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027 Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google Maps google.com/maps play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GMaps WV github.com/woheller69/maps f-droid.org/packages/us.spotco.maps Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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