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MAPS.ME vs Google Maps: catalog facts
MAPS.ME	Google Maps
Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.	Free Free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, 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	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
Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
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	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
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 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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