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I switched to Apple Maps a while ago. Google Maps kept directing me to take traffic shortcuts that might have saved 30 seconds but then required unprotected lef

I switched to Apple Maps a while ago. Google Maps kept directing me to take traffic shortcuts that might have saved 30 seconds but then required unprotected left turns across multi-lane roads (western U.S.). It got to where I had to inspect my next few turns at red lights to make sure it wasn't trying to be too "helpful." YMMV but I've been pretty happy with Apple Maps. Edit: I forgot the name of the setting (no longer have GMaps on my phone) but I know there's a way to make it more or less aggressive. I did play with this before dropping GMaps but it had no effect.

dmhmr 5y ago
I switched to the iPhone 13 when it launched and have been giving Apple Maps a chance. I have experienced more frustration with Apple Maps vs Google Maps. It seems to always think I am slightly farther back on the road than I really am, which is a huge negative for any map app.
- ericbarrett 5y ago
  I have never had that problem with Apple Maps; it's spot on, to the foot. Sounds like a GPS calibration error.
- ripply 5y ago
  I encountered this recently when traveling in the Colorado mountains, it was definitely a GPS thing because I've never had the problem anywhere else (on the same phone).
- DHPersonal 5y ago
  I think this might be related to your use of Google Maps. I've primarily used Apple Maps for years now and whenever I use Google Maps I feel that it puts my locator dot too far ahead of where I am on the road so that I don't see my turn until it's too late.
kipple 5y ago
Hah, agreed. There's one route in particular where Google consistently wants me to drive straight across a 5 lane road. I switched to Apple Maps for the gentler routes, and the (IMO) more attractive UI when being displayed via CarPlay.
bbatha 5y ago
Same thing, Google Maps also keeps directing me to private roads and to cross through parking lots because there's a "connecting street" that's like 15' long

dmhmr 5y ago

I switched to the iPhone 13 when it launched and have been giving Apple Maps a chance. I have experienced more frustration with Apple Maps vs Google Maps. It seems to always think I am slightly farther back on the road than I really am, which is a huge negative for any map app.

ericbarrett 5y ago
I have never had that problem with Apple Maps; it's spot on, to the foot. Sounds like a GPS calibration error.
ripply 5y ago
I encountered this recently when traveling in the Colorado mountains, it was definitely a GPS thing because I've never had the problem anywhere else (on the same phone).
DHPersonal 5y ago
I think this might be related to your use of Google Maps. I've primarily used Apple Maps for years now and whenever I use Google Maps I feel that it puts my locator dot too far ahead of where I am on the road so that I don't see my turn until it's too late.

kipple 5y ago

Hah, agreed. There's one route in particular where Google consistently wants me to drive straight across a 5 lane road. I switched to Apple Maps for the gentler routes, and the (IMO) more attractive UI when being displayed via CarPlay.

bbatha 5y ago

Same thing, Google Maps also keeps directing me to private roads and to cross through parking lots because there's a "connecting street" that's like 15' long