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MAPS.ME vs Apple Maps: catalog facts
MAPS.ME	Apple Maps
Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation
Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.	Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS, Web
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	Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration All 4 strengths for Apple Maps Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration Web version for use from any browser Guides and place recommendations
Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project	Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Maps maps.apple.com apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-maps/id915056765 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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