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Google Maps vs HK Transport: catalog facts
Google Maps	HK Transport
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Getting around Hong Kong by public transport
Free Free to use.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, Web
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	Covers bus, MTR, minibus, tram, Light Rail and ferry in one app Available as both an Android app and a web app All 3 strengths for HK Transport Covers bus, MTR, minibus, tram, Light Rail and ferry in one app Available as both an Android app and a web app Uses official Hong Kong government data
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	No arrival times for trams and ferries Only covers Hong Kong All 3 limitations for HK Transport No arrival times for trams and ferries Only covers Hong Kong Updates are infrequent
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
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 HK Transport hk-transport.12a.app github.com/angus6b23/hk-transport f-droid.org/packages/app.hkTransport Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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