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Is Maps.me better than Google Maps? Tutorial to use it on your trips
The Maps.me app, available on IOS and Android, has become an essential tool during our trip around the world And it's our go-to map app. Let's explaincarI'll show you how to use maps.me and why it's worth having this app on your mobile.
What is MAPS.ME for?
Being concise we could say that maps.me is the ideal application for these 5 points below;
- Access any map of the world without needing an internet connection
- Buscar map points such as restaurants or gas stations
- See your GPS location in real time
- Marcar On the map, mark important points such as a hotel or a monument.
- Generate GPS routes between different points
Why should you givecargar MAPS.ME?
As you may have noticed, the uses of Maps.me are quite similar to any other map application, but the following carThese features will make this app your best ally during your travels.
offline maps
As long as you have an internet connection you can somecarEasily obtain maps of entire regions or countries. To do this you need to zoom in on the region or country you want to select.cargar descarYou can use the search bar to navigate there. A button will immediately appear for you to download it.carSee the map and the space it will occupy in your mobile's memory.
Once youcarIn those regions you can use any feature of the app for that region, whether or not you have an internet connection.
Well-indicated mountain paths
On Maps.me Mountain trails and roads that do not appear on Google Maps appearGiven that many mountainous areas or natural environments lack good coverage, having the map will be incredibly useful to avoid getting lost.carIt's equipped with all the well-marked paths in the area. You'll see the marked trail, so it can be used perfectly to follow most mountain routes. Without a doubt, this tool, along with a GPS watch, will guarantee that Never get lost on a poorly indicated route again.
Very precise walking routes
The GPS function for walking routes is one of the best there is. The application tells you the duration of the route based on the gradient and distance making it a very realistic data.
Other applications like Google Maps take distance into account as the main factor and the expected duration is not usually as real as in maps.me, which usually always gives us the times.
Points added by users
It is a living application, Users can enhance maps by adding points of interest. This feature is very interesting because other travelers may have added directions to cheap local restaurants, traveler hostels, natural springs or anything that may be of interest. The screenshot is of an "awesome cheap local restaurant" in Ometepe where we literally had dinner the 3 nights we were there, delicious, cheap and with beautiful views.
Add bookmarks
On the mapscarYou can add markers for gados places that are of interest to you.
You can create different categories that appear on the map with the colors you choose to classifycar and identifycar better the guarded places.
Bus stops with route name
This feature is extremely useful when you have to take a local bus to get to a tourist place but you don't know where the stop is.
On the map you will see a blue bus icon with the name of the route it takes, in the screenshot you have a clear example.
This is great, but it has a slight flaw and that is that the bus stops to tourist places are usually indicated by the users themselves, for that reason cannot always be taken as an infallible tool. Sometimes bus routes change over time or stops change locations. Despite this, our personal experience is that if the bus does not pass exactly through the indicated point, it will pass through a nearby street or the next corner. If you have questions, it is best to ask someone in that area.
If you still do not use maps.me, we encourage you to do so and do not hesitate to Leave any questions you have in comments or contact us by InstagramThank you for reading and dedicatingcarWe'll share a little piece of your day with you!
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Hi! I'm going on a trip to South Korea in a few months and from what I've seen, Google Maps doesn't work there.
Do you recommend Maps.me in this case?
I have read that Naver map is better for the routes but it is a bit complicated sometimes because it does not locate the points (or I am doing something wrong, which could also be the case)
Hi Cristina, Maps.me works well in South Korea and for public transport journeys or to find out where a place is you can also use Google Maps, but it doesn't work for giving walking directions. Personally, what we used the most in South Korea was Google Maps 🙂 You can find more information in this article with tips for travelling to South Korea https://viajeroslowcosteros.com/consejos-viajar-corea-del-sur/ Happy journey!
I have already used Maps Me in 2018 on a trip to Europe with excellent usefulness finding promotions in Hotels. I recommend it and will use it on future trips without a doubt.