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What Google Maps Does
Google Maps combines map search, route planning and local place information in one Android app. It suits people who need directions for driving, walking, cycling or public transport, as well as anyone checking a shop, restaurant, station or other destination before setting out. Search for a place, compare route options and follow turn-by-turn guidance from the same screen.
Navigation and Route Planning
The app can adjust driving routes around traffic and reported incidents. Transit users can check public transport routes, while walkers and cyclists can use travel options suited to their journey. Selected areas can also be saved for offline map use, which is useful when travelling with limited or no data coverage.
- Turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking and cycling
- Public transport route information
- Traffic-aware route changes
- Offline access to saved map areas
Explore Places Before You Go
Google Maps is also a local discovery tool. Business listings can include ratings, reviews, photos, opening information and other details that help with choosing a destination. Street View and related imagery let users inspect streets and entrances in advance, which can be helpful when visiting an unfamiliar area. The app can also show how busy some places are and supports searching by practical criteria such as cuisine or rating.
Scale and Overall Use
With 10,000,000,000+ installs, Google Maps is built for everyday navigation as well as longer trips. It is published by Google LLC in the Travel & Local category. Its current rating is 3.17 from more than 19.3 million reviews, giving it an unusually large amount of user feedback. The broad feature set makes it suitable for travellers, commuters and local searches, though users who only need a simple map may find the amount of information more than they need.
