Google Maps for iOS 5, Google Maps 6.9.2 on Android 4.11 and iOS6 Maps compared ·

Apple Maps shows much less detail and has much less contrast, what makes it very hard to use in bright daylight. For the street where I am located, only Google Maps on iOS shows the name of the street and the one way sign.

Apple Maps is a reason not to buy an iPhone 5.

Comparison of iOS6 maps, Google maps for iOS, Android 4.11

Screenshots from left to right: iPhone 4 with iOS 5.1 – Nexus S with Google Maps 6.9.2 / Android 4.11 – iPhone 4 with iOS 6.0

 

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