We ’ve talked plenty about theflaws inherentinApple Maps , and where itdiffers from Google Maps on newspaper . But how wide is the disparity between the two in actuality ? We stacked two iPhone 4Ses side - by - side ( one running iOS 5 , one running iOS 6 , both on wi - fi with GPS on ) , and have the two mapping apps do battle .
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The result ? Apple has a lot of work to do if it want to catch up with Google .
Overall , both apps seem to find U.S. locales without much of an effect , but the Google Maps app is faster at fetching fix , and has a more effective UI design for call upon directions . Apple ’s bit - by - turn navigation system seems to kvetch into action quicker than Google ’s motionless drive focusing do .
Routing directions vary on small-scale grade , but both seems to get you to the same locating in roughly the same meter and distance . When calling upon public transit , Apple Maps has to use third - party apps , which will take you out of the app totally ( bring time and incommodiousness ) , while Google Maps quickly plots the most efficient route .
Then there ’s the shell of international locations . Apple Maps does not deal them well at all . Simply type in Heathrow , and you get some random location in the US . Google Maps knows you mean the drome . Ask for the fabled - but - now - defunct Spanish restaurant El Bulli and its the same resultant role for Apple Maps . Google Maps , on the other hand , gives you the localisation and a fast note that its for good closed .
Google Maps ca n’t get on iOS presently enough .
Video by Michael Hession
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