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Apple Maps is now finally available on the web. You can visit maps.apple.com on your Android or Windows device and get access to the web version of Apple Maps. There is no dedicated app for Apple Maps on Windows or Android. Since it is a web version and still in beta, it has limitations such as no option to save or view your favourite places, no public transit routes, and Apple Maps is currently only available in English.
With each iteration of iOS, Apple has added more and more features to its navigation app, Apple Maps. With iOS 15 in 2021, Apple even added augmented reality enhancements like Immersive Walking Directions to Apple Maps. Suppose you have recently switched from an Apple iPhone to an Android smartphone or a Mac to a Windows computer. In that case, you have probably already figured out that Apple makes its Maps app exclusive to Apple devices.
However, we have some good news if you are having difficulty getting used to Apple Maps alternatives. It is possible to use Apple Maps on Android smartphones and Windows computers. However, it’s not as easy as tapping an app icon on an iPhone, and there are limitations as well.
Accessing Apple Maps on Android and Windows devices is quite easy, and the best part is that you do not need to install another app on your device. You can use the existing browser on your Android/Windows device to access Apple Maps.
For this guide, we will be using the Google Chrome browser. However, you can also use a browser to access Apple Maps on your Android/Windows device.
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How to Use Apple Maps on Android Smartphones/Tablets
S.No | Access | Steps |
|---|---|---|
1 | Access Apple Maps on Android | Open Chrome/Brave/Edge/Firefox. Go to maps.apple.com |
2 | Access Apple Maps on Windows | Open Chrome/Edge/Firefox and Visit maps.apple.com |
3 | Alternative Method (Both Devices) | Open duckduckgo.com and Search a place and Click Maps tab |
1. Accessing Apple Maps via Web Browser
After a long wait, Apple has launched Apple Maps on the web in the public beta on July 20, 2024.
The web version of Apple Maps was initially only available for Chrome and Safari on the Mac and iPad, and Chrome and Edge browsers on Windows PC.
After April 2025, Apple expanded it to mobile phones. Now you can directly access Apple Maps using a web browser on any device, including Android and Windows. However, before going to the step, Apple Maps has some limitations on the web browser.
First, as of now, there is no support for Apple ID sign in that means you cannot save favourite recent places as sync routes across your devices and view all your favourite places and also as of now Apple had a driving and walking directions, cycling, and ride directions are currently not supported and also the web version currently only supports English.
Since it is only the web version, you cannot use the Apple Maps default maps on your Android or Windows. Compared to Google Maps, the performance was slightly slower when tested on Windows and Android devices.
- To view, go to Apple Maps and open any supported browser. It includes all popular Chromium browsers, including Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge on Windows, and Mozilla desktop and mobile browsers.
- Visit maps.apple.com, and that’s it; now you have successfully accessed Apple Maps on your device.
Here you can search for places, find petrol stations, and more. You can also change the maps to the satellite view, and more, with all the limitations.
Alternative Access via DuckDuckGo
Alternatively, you can also access Apple Maps using DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, uses Apple Maps as its default mapping software for those who do not know. Follow this guide if you want to know how to use Apple Maps on an Android smartphone or a Windows computer/laptop.
- Head over to DuckDuckGo.com on the browser of your choice.
- Type the location in the search bar (located at the top) and hit the Enter key.
- You should now see tabs like All, Images, Videos, News, and Maps. Tap on Maps, and you will be redirected to the Apple Maps page.
- Click on the Directions button to view the driving/walking directions of the selected location from a specific location.
How to Use Apple Maps on Windows Laptops/Desktops
Using a Web Browser
You can visit Apple Maps online and start using it instantly. You can search to find the places you are looking for, change map modes, view guides, and get directions. First, if you are on a mobile, you can use the bottom model box to find and search; if you are on Windows, you can use the sidebar to access the features.
How to use Apple Maps using DuckDuckGo
Alternatively, here is the guide on how to use Apple Maps using DuckDuckGo.
- On your Windows PC, go to DuckDuckGo.com.
- Type the location in the search bar, press Enter, or click the magnifying glass button.
- A new web page will load with search results, and you should see different tabs for different categories, such as All, Pictures, Videos, News, and Maps. Once you click the Maps button, you will be redirected to the Apple Maps page.
- On this page, you will be shown some details about the place you are looking for, and next to it, you will see the Directions button.
- If you have already permitted your browser to find the place, you will be shown possible routes to it from your current location. Otherwise, you will have to enter the starting location.
- Choose a route and click the Show Steps button to see the detailed route to the selected location.
You Don’t Get the Full Apple Maps Experience
It’s worth noting that accessing Apple Maps on the web and through DuckDuckGo has its limitations, and most features, such as navigation, traffic information, 3d maps, and others, are not accessible. Also, dedicated Apple-centric features like saving favourite places to iCloud or syncing directions are missing.
If you want to use all the features Apple offers with Apple Maps, you still need an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. However, with the help of DuckDuckGo, users can try Apple Maps.
FAQs on Using Apple Maps on Windows and Android
Is there a web version of Apple Maps?
No, Apple doesn't offer a web version of Apple Maps. However, Apple does offer MapKit for developers, so (website and app) developers can integrate Apple Maps into their website/app. And that's exactly what DuckDuckGo has done.
Can you use Apple Maps on Google smartphones?
Apple Maps is exclusive to Apple devices - iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs. But there's a workaround that lets you use Apple Maps on Google Android phones. With the DuckDuckGo search engine, you can access Apple Maps on any Android smartphone, including Google Pixel smartphones.
Can I use Apple Maps on Samsung smartphones?
For using Apple Maps on a non-Apple device, all you need is a working browser. So, all the Samsung smartphones that come pre-loaded with a browser can be used for accessing Apple Maps via DuckDuckGo's search engine. But yeah, there's no Apple Maps app for Android.
Can you use Apple Maps on browser?
Only Apple devices like iPhones and Macs are officially compatible with Apple Maps. However, DuckDuckGo allows you to browse Apple Maps from any platform with a browser, including Windows and Android.
