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 includes voice-guided navigation, cycling directions that account for elevation and busy streets, transit schedules for subways and buses, and augmented reality walking directions. 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 also lets you explore places with photos, ratings, and reviews; make restaurant reservations; browse detailed indoor maps for malls and airports; and view 3D city maps and interactive Flyover views of major cities worldwide. Saved places sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch via iCloud, and Maps integrates with CarPlay.
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
- Augmented reality walking directions with step-by-step guidance and immersive visual cues
- Cycling directions that factor in elevation, bike lanes, and busy streets to optimize routes
- Detailed 3D city maps, interactive Flyover aerial views, and Look Around ground-level exploration for major cities
- Place discovery with photos, ratings, reviews, restaurant reservations, and indoor maps for malls and airports
Best for
Drivers, cyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians who want reliable navigation with privacy protection. Useful for travelers exploring new cities, hikers planning custom routes in national parks, and anyone needing offline access to maps on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
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 directly to your iPhone or Apple Watch and navigate without an internet connection. Offline maps also sync to your Apple Watch even when your phone isn't nearby or powered on.
- Does Apple Maps show speed limits and camera alerts?
- Yes. Apple Maps displays speed limits for the road you're driving on, lane guidance before your next turn, and alerts when you're approaching speed and red-light cameras along your route.
- What navigation modes does Apple Maps support?
- Apple Maps offers turn-by-turn navigation for driving, cycling, walking, and transit. Cycling directions account for elevation and busy streets. Walking directions include augmented reality step-by-step guidance. Transit directions show real-time schedules for subways, buses, trains, and ferries.
- 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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