While Apple’s Maps app is nowhere near as comprehensive as Google Maps in my opinion, I understand that you’re curious about the iPhone’s navigation app. This app, launched in September 2012 as a new addition to iOS 6, It is exclusive to Apple devices, but has a browser version that works on AndroidWindows and other third-party operating systems.
Mercifully, There is no official APK or port or fan-made project. which allows you to directly install Apple Maps on Android. However, you can add its web version to your Android phone or tablet as if it were an app. We will explain how below.
Steps to Install Apple Maps on Android
The browser version of Apple Maps is officially only usable on Mac/iPad (with Safari or Chrome) and Windows (with Microsoft Edge or Chrome). Here you can see the official compatibility list. However, you can get it working on your Android using the Firefox browser and the User Agent Switcher extensionwhich will trick Apple into thinking that your device is compatible with the map.
Once you have installed Firefox on your Android, follow these steps to install Apple Maps with this browser:
- Open Firefox an Android.
- press the three points from the top right corner.
- Choose Extensions.
- Go down and touch the button Find more extensions.
- In the search bar, type “agent” and select the result User Agent Selector.
- Touch Add to Firefox and then click Add > OK.
- Open a new tab in Chrome and go to beta.maps.apple.com.
- Press the three dots in the top right corner and select Extensions > User-Agent Selector.
- Enable options Replace by domain And iPad/Safari17.
- Try accessing the website again and ready. If it doesn’t work, also enable the “Desktop Site” option from the three-dot menu.
- To install Apple Maps as an app on Android, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, choose Add to Home Screen and then click on Add.
This way you will have the web version of Apple Maps on your Android device and you will be able to use it without any problems. Keep in mind that the interface will be that of a tablet, so some buttons will seem small. Otherwise, The app is fully functional and although it is a bit slow, it does not have any errors. no limitations.
You can also use Apple Maps on Android via DuckDuckGo
Many people don’t know that DuckDuckGo, the search engine known for being a private alternative to Google, Use Apple Maps to show you results for the locations and addresses you search for. It works on Android without any complicated installation. You simply do a DuckDuckGo search for the place you want to see on Apple Maps, as explained below:
- It’s a duckduckgo.com in the browser of your choice (it can be Chrome).
- Search for the site name or address What you’re interested in seeing in Apple Maps.
- In the options bar at the top, select Maps.
- AS, you will see the site on the Apple map with all the relevant information (you can click on “Enlarge map” to better appreciate the details).
While this way of using Apple Maps is much more limited than normal, it can help you see the quality of Apple maps and check out the differences of some places with what Google Maps shows.
