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adi_kurianyesterday at 8:11 PM4 repliesview on HN

Is there a better Maps app?

I guess those gaussian splats on Apple Maps could be p. neat.


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cadamsdotcomyesterday at 9:18 PM

Apple Maps is - or soon will - show ads. A trillion dollar company that charges thousands for the device. So that’s out.

OsmAnd’s UI really doesn’t suit me, and there are a few others that I personally liked even less.

But Organic Maps ticks enough boxes to come close. I’ve been using Organic Maps on iOS for driving, and it’s tolerable. And for offline mapping it’s a godsend.

HypnoticOcelotyesterday at 11:04 PM

I've been using Magic Earth, which is paid, but has worked pretty well for me so far.

SllXyesterday at 8:34 PM

No. I just switched away from Apple Maps too when they added ads.

If I’m dealing with adware either way, may as well use the best.

HDBaseTyesterday at 10:23 PM

Bing still has maps, although I wouldn't say its better.