When traveling with your family on your dream vacation, you want to make sure you’re prepared to be in a new place. Map apps on your smartphone can be a lifesaver when it comes to getting around town while on vacation. From exploring the city to checking out the back roads, you want to make sure you have your digital maps ready to go for your travels. There are different options for map apps, and depending on your needs, one may be better than another for your trip. Two of your main choices are Google Maps and Apple Maps. We’re breaking down which you should use when traveling on your next family vacation.

What kind of phone do you have?

The first factor to consider is what type of phone you have. Most importantly, Google Maps is cross-platform, meaning you can use it on any type of phone, which runs any operating system. Apple Maps is specific to Apple products, such as iPhone and iPad. If you have an Apple phone, you can use either map application, but if you have an Android or other device, you can’t use Apple Maps.

Differences in interface

For the most part, both map applications are similar to use. Apple users may enjoy using Apple maps more, because the interface is cohesive with the rest of Apple’s operating systems. Google Maps has very similar features. In both apps, you can set a list of your favorite places, and add locations such as home and work. You can also view your maps in different modes, such as satellite or traffic, and send map locations to friends and family. Also with both maps, you can download portions of your map offline, which can be extremely helpful when traveling, especially internationally. You can download your maps while you have data and WiFi, before you head out on your adventure. With Google and Apple maps, the differences lay in the details.

Google Maps: More Detailed

Most experts agree: Google Maps offers more details in their maps. Here are some ways how.

• Google Maps tends to have an easier time finding inexact locations, for example, if you type in the name of an iconic location in a city. 
• Google Maps will also give you extra information about a location, such as linking to a location’s Wikipedia page, or from TripAdvisor. This can be great for traveling, because you can easily access information about a place while you’re looking at it on the map.

Where Apple Shines

Apple has most of its details in maps around the continental United States. It also has distinct features, such as its “Look Around” feature where users can look at a place in 360-degree 3D view. If you’re traveling within the continental United States, Apple Maps may be your go-to map, and may be more user-friendly if you’re an iPhone user.

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