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HK Transport vs Google Maps: catalog facts
HK Transport	Google Maps
Best for: Getting around Hong Kong by public transport	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.	Free Free to use.
Android, Web	Android, iOS, Web
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	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
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	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
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	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

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