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1. californical · 1790088730 · focus · HN ↗

   Yep, after being a huge Apple Maps advocate for years to family and friends, I have quit it completely after I got a pop up introducing new ads.

   Mostly just using CoMaps now, or Google Maps if I need to look up business hours or get traffic info.

   If Apple has ads too then I might as well just use Google for that stuff since at least it’s probably more correct…

   1. a34729t · 1790092855 · focus · HN ↗

      I just installed Google maps after 4 years and man it is shitty with cosntant recommendations and nags too. I just want a map and search and directions. But Apple maps is sooooo shitty at those...

      1. al_borland · 1790095980 · focus · HN ↗

         I find Apple is better at turn-by-turn navigation, while Google is better at business and POI data. I will usually look stuff up on Google Maps, but use Apple Maps in the car for navigation. Google's navigation is (last I used it) bad at telling me what's next. I'll turn, it will say nothing, then wait until I'm right on top of something to tell me to do it... I find it stressful.

         I've seen several people in this tread mention CoMaps. I took a quick look, and while I want it like it, I can't help but see significant limitations where it might be nice when it works, but I'd always need a backup. In situations like this, I find the backup always just becomes the go-to.

         1. californical · 1790097240 · focus · HN ↗

            CoMaps works really well as a wrapper of OpenStreetMaps. It even has seemingly-accurate hours for a few businesses near me! And if you are willing to dig into accessibility settings on the iPhone you can choose a good quality voice for navigation.

            But yeah it’s offline navigation with all of the limitations that come with that

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