About
Apple Maps is a navigation app that helps you get around by car, bike, transit, or on foot with turn-by-turn directions, offline maps, and real-time traffic updates. It offers voice-guided navigation, cycling routes that account for elevation and busy streets, transit schedules for subways and buses, and immersive walking directions in augmented reality. You can download offline maps to your iPhone or Apple Watch, check speed limits and lane guidance, report and view incidents like accidents and hazards, and see alerts for speed and red-light cameras. The app includes a Places Library to save locations with personal notes, restaurant reservations and menus, detailed 3D city maps for major cities, and interactive Flyover views. All navigation and saved places sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch via iCloud, and work with CarPlay-equipped vehicles.
Highlights
- Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for driving, cycling, walking, and transit with real-time traffic and incident alerts
- Offline maps downloadable to iPhone and Apple Watch for navigation without internet connection
- Immersive walking directions in augmented reality with step-by-step guidance
- Detailed 3D city maps for San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, and other major cities
- Cycling routes that account for elevation, bike lanes, and busy streets
- Places Library to save locations with personal notes and access across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
Best for
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians who want reliable navigation with offline access and privacy protection. Commuters using public transit who need real-time schedules and directions. Hikers exploring national parks with offline trail maps and custom route creation. Business owners managing their location information across Apple services.
At a glance
Apple Maps is rated 2.4 out of 5 from 45,373 ratings and is available on iOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Apple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Apple Maps free?
- Yes — Apple Maps is free to download on iOS.
- What platforms is Apple Maps available on?
- Apple Maps is available on iOS.
- What is Apple Maps?
- Apple Maps is a navigation app that provides turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, walking, and transit. It includes offline maps, real-time traffic updates, 3D city views, and integrates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with iCloud sync.
- Can I use Apple Maps offline?
- Yes. You can download offline maps to your iPhone or Apple Watch and navigate without an internet connection. Offline maps sync directly to your Watch even when your phone isn't nearby or powered on.
- Does Apple Maps show hiking trails?
- Yes. Apple Maps includes topographic maps with contour lines, hill shading, and hiking trail information. Hikes across U.S. national parks show route type, length, and elevation, and can be saved to your device for offline access. You can also create and save custom walking and hiking routes with turn-by-turn navigation.
- What navigation modes does Apple Maps support?
- Apple Maps supports driving, cycling, walking, and transit navigation. Cycling directions account for elevation and busy streets. Transit directions include real-time schedules for subways, buses, trains, and ferries. Walking directions can be displayed in augmented reality.
- What are the alternatives to Apple Maps?
- Apple Maps is similar to Citymapper: All Live Transit, GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas, Google Maps, and what3words: Navigation & Maps. Browse related apps by tag: maps, travel, and navigation.
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