It's been 3 years since Apple implemented its
mapping solution on iOS namedPlans. While his
The beginnings were rather chaotic, notably withof the
problems with accuracy and quality of maps, the apple firm has
took the time to put the pieces together to make Plans a
weight alternativefacing Google Maps. And according to one
report, on iOS, Apple's solution would now be used3 times
more often than Google's competitor:
This information comes from an article in
journal The Boston Globe, according to which Maps largely dominate Google
Maps on iPhone, with5 billion mapping queries
recorded every weekon the Apple application.
The efforts of the Cupertino company therefore seem to have not been
in vain, there was notably the redemptionfrom different companies
of maps, the recent addition oftransport routes in
commun, the possibility of requesting directions directly from Siri
and the integration of Plans into different third-party applications.
Google Maps still remains the leader across all platforms, but
This is quite logical since the app is available on both iOS and Android and
Windows Phone, unlike Apple's Plans, is exclusive to iOS.
Besides, for Google mapping aficionados, or for the disappointed
of Plans, heresome tips
allowing us to control and measureapplication capabilities
Google Maps sur iOS.
Remember that in 2013, a survey carried out among 4,300 iPhon.fr readers
had revealed
a preference for the Google solution of 53%.
In 2014, some results indicated usemost common Plans
on iOS versus Google Maps.
For 2015 and on the occasion of the publication of this report in favor of
Plans, we would like to knowwhat about the state
current.
Are you attracted by Apple's solution, or do you prefer to stick to
Google Maps? And maybe you use an alternative solution?
If so, please comment and perhaps explain the reasons
of this choice.
Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.
