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Google Maps vs MAPS.ME: catalog facts
Google Maps	MAPS.ME
Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search	Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad
Free Free to use.	Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, 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	Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data All 4 strengths for MAPS.ME Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web Interface in many languages
Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas	Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
Downloadable app, 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
Offline features available	Offline features available
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 MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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