Citymapper might not be preinstalled on Android phones like Google Maps, but it’s an excellent alternative to Google’s flagship mapping app. It provides the information you need to navigate cities, from public transport to safe walking directions. While it shares many of Google Maps’ best features, it’s a unique application that may serve you better.
This guide breaks down the similarities and differences of both apps so that you can decide which one is best for you. Citymapper is available on the same platforms as Google Maps, including WearOS smartwatches, so you can navigate without your phone.
Google Maps vs. Citymapper: Availability
Before downloading and experimenting with Citymapper, check if it’s available in your city. While Google Maps offers worldwide coverage to varying degrees of accuracy, Citymapper focuses on quality, not quantity.
Citymapper is available in 107 cities worldwide. Europe has the biggest share, with 71 cities covered by Citymapper, and the…