MAPS.ME vs Windows Maps

Struggling to choose between MAPS.ME and Windows Maps? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

MAPS.ME is a Travel & Location solution with tags like offline, maps, navigation, gps.

It boasts features such as Offline maps, GPS navigation, Search for places and addresses, Route planning by car, bike or foot, Position tracking, Works without internet connection and pros including Free and open source, Works offline, Detailed maps, Navigation capabilities, Wide coverage - over 200 countries.

On the other hand, Windows Maps is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, navigation, directions, traffic, imagery.

Its standout features include Road maps, Aerial imagery, Streetside imagery, Traffic information, Search, Directions, Route planning, Location sharing, Offline maps, 3D city experiences, AR walking directions, and it shines with pros like Integrated with Windows, Clean, simple interface, Accurate maps, AR walking directions, Offline map support, Free.

Feature	MAPS.ME	Windows Maps
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location

Product Overview

MAPS.ME

Description: MAPS.ME is a free, open-source mobile app providing offline maps and GPS navigation for over 200 countries. It allows users to download detailed maps to their device for access offline, search for places and addresses, plan routes by car, bike or foot, track their position and more, without needing an internet connection.

Windows Maps

Description: Windows Maps is a mapping service developed by Microsoft that provides road maps, aerial and streetside imagery, and directions. It includes features like traffic info, search, and collection syncing across devices.

Key Features Comparison

MAPS.ME Features

• Offline maps
• GPS navigation
• Search for places and addresses
• Route planning by car, bike or foot
• Position tracking
• Works without internet connection

Windows Maps Features

• Road maps
• Aerial imagery
• Streetside imagery
• Traffic information
• Search
• Directions
• Route planning
• Location sharing
• Offline maps
• 3D city experiences
• AR walking directions

Pros & Cons Analysis

MAPS.ME

Pros

• Free and open source
• Works offline
• Detailed maps
• Navigation capabilities
• Wide coverage - over 200 countries

Cons

• Requires downloading large map files
• Limited online features compared to online map apps
• May lack real-time data like live traffic info

Windows Maps

Pros

• Integrated with Windows
• Clean, simple interface
• Accurate maps
• AR walking directions
• Offline map support
• Free

Cons

• Limited to Windows devices
• Lacks transit directions
• No cycling directions
• Less POI data than Google Maps

Pricing Comparison

MAPS.ME

• Free
• Open Source

Windows Maps

• Free