Google Maps

Google Maps at a glance

Google Maps is a navigation and local search app for finding places, planning journeys, and getting directions on Android. It suits drivers, walkers, cyclists, public-transit users, and anyone checking a destination before leaving home. Search for a business or landmark, compare route options, and follow turn-by-turn guidance from one app.

Routes for different kinds of travel

The app supports directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Driving routes can respond to live traffic information and incidents, while transit views help users plan journeys involving buses and trains. Offline maps can keep selected areas available when a data connection is unreliable, which is useful for travel or areas with weak coverage.

More than a road map

Google Maps combines navigation with local discovery. Business listings can include ratings, opening information, photos, menus, and indicators of how busy a place may be. Street View and other visual map features help users inspect a destination, nearby streets, parking areas, or entrances before arriving. Walking guidance can also use the phone camera to place directional cues over the surrounding view.

Scale and user feedback

With 10,000,000,000+ installs, Google Maps is one of the most widely used Android travel apps. It is developed by Google LLC and sits in the Travel & Local category. Its listed rating is 3.1722708 from 19,302,412 reviews, offering a large pool of user feedback alongside its broad feature set.

Good fit for

• Daily commuters who need driving or public-transit directions.
• Travellers who want maps and route guidance in unfamiliar places.
• People comparing nearby restaurants, shops, services, and landmarks.
• Users who want to preview a destination before setting out.