Google Maps

Google Maps at a glance

Google Maps is a navigation and local-search app for drivers, walkers, cyclists, public transit users, and anyone trying to find a place nearby. It combines map directions with information about businesses, landmarks, roads, transit routes, and destinations. The app is published by Google LLC in the Travel & Local category.

Routes for different kinds of journeys

Enter a destination to get turn-by-turn guidance by car, bicycle, on foot, or public transport. Driving routes can account for live traffic and incidents, while transit information helps you compare available bus and train journeys where coverage is provided. Downloaded map areas can also be used when you are travelling without a data connection.

Finding places before you go

Search for restaurants, shops, services, attractions, and other points of interest, then compare details such as ratings, prices, cuisine, and busyness when available. Street View and related imagery can help you recognise a building, inspect an entrance, or get a better sense of a destination before setting out. The app also supports map layers and local place information for exploring an unfamiliar area.

Scale and useful context

Google Maps has more than 10 billion installs and a supplied rating of 3.17 out of 5 from over 19.3 million reviews. That combination points to a very broad user base and an enormous amount of map and place data, while the rating shows that the experience is not equally well received by everyone. It suits people who want one app for route planning, local discovery, and checking a place before they visit.