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Magic Earth vs Google Maps: catalog facts
Magic Earth	Google Maps
Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free + paid options Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.	Free Free to use.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV All 4 strengths for Magic Earth Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV CarPlay and Android Automotive support Privacy-focused design	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
Some features require a paid Premium licence Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Magic Earth magicearth.com Catalog checked September 23, 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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