It might sound odd to many of you but my go-to maps app on my Android phone has been Apple Maps for the last month or so. No, there’s no native app. Yes, I’ve had to rely on a web-based bookmarklet. But guess what, I don’t really mind it. Sounds weird? Turns out, Apple’s mapping experience is better than you might think. In fact, in some ways, I actually prefer it over Google Maps.
Now, before you inevitably call me a fanboy in the comments section, I’ll say it up front: Google Maps is still the most comprehensive maps app out there. It’s also the best option for most people, including me, when I just need to get somewhere fast, which is most of the time. That said, Apple Maps has been steadily improving, and this isn’t my first stint with it. As someone who dual-wields Android phones and an iPhone, I’ve come to appreciate what Apple is trying to achieve. So, I wanted to see if the browser-based solution could hold its own on Android.