Google Maps

Google Maps at a glance

Google Maps is a navigation and local-search app for people who need directions, place information, and transport planning in one app. It supports driving, walking, cycling, and public transit, while also helping users find businesses, attractions, services, and nearby places. It suits everyday commuters, drivers, travellers, and anyone checking a destination before setting out.

What it does

• Provides turn-by-turn routes for several travel modes and can adjust journeys around traffic and reported incidents.
• Combines map data with business listings, opening details, ratings, photos, and location searches.
• Offers Street View and other visual map features that can help users recognise buildings, entrances, and surrounding streets.
• Supports downloaded map areas for navigation when a data connection is unavailable.
• Includes public transport information where local coverage is available, including routes and service updates.

Scale and day-to-day use

The app is built for both quick searches and longer journeys. A user can look up a shop, compare nearby options, inspect the surrounding area, and start a route without moving between separate services. Its large place database gives it broad coverage, although the usefulness of live transport details, business information, and traffic reports can vary by location.

Listing details

Google Maps is published by Google LLC in the Travel & Local category. It has a listed rating of 3.17 from 19,302,412 ratings and 10,000,000,000+ installs. Those figures place it among the most widely used Android apps, with appeal that extends from routine local navigation to planning unfamiliar trips.