Experience the official Apple Maps web version on your browser

Apple has released the web version of Apple Maps as a public beta for easy access without any additional tools. Apple is now supporting the web version of Apple Maps for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari on computers in a variety of languages. This is the first time the official web version of Apple Maps is accessible from outside of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac devices. Here's how to use Apple Maps on the web.

How to use Apple Maps web on browser

Step 1:

First, you access the link below to go to the Apple Maps web page on your browser.

• Access Apple Maps web

Below is the interface of Apple Maps web map on computer browser.

Step 2:

Click on the Search item on the left side, you can search for a certain location or locations near your current location on the map.

Some locations searched on the map will have opening and closing times, and specific addresses as shown.

Step 3:

When you click on Directions, it will find directions from a certain location to the place you need , or your current location through positioning. Apple Maps shows the direction of travel according to the means of transport the user is traveling.

If you are traveling long distances, you can choose to avoid toll booths Avoid Tolls or avoid highways Avoid Highways.

Step 4:

Locations searched on Apple Maps web, such as cafes, will now have additional reviews from reputable travel sites.

This is very useful when you want to learn about a place before visiting through reviews of people who have been there.

Overall, the interface and usage of Apple Maps web is simple and easy to understand, providing users with basic information about a certain location, although not as specific as Google Maps.

Use Apple Maps online with DuckDuckGo

With DuckDuckGo, you can use Apple Maps in Google Chrome , Microsoft Edge, or any other browser of your choice. It works on Windows, Chrome OS, and even in the DuckDuckGo app on Android.

Apple Maps in your browser works just like Google Maps . Whenever you search for something, you'll see a Maps tab above the results. A quick click on it will show you any relevant locations plotted on the map.

When you search for a specific location, be it a city or an exact address, you will have the opportunity to refine your search to show specific points of interest. The criteria provided are:

• Restaurants​
• Hotels​
• Bars​
• Groceries​
• Banks​
• Parking​
• Coffee (Coffee shop)
• Parks​

You can find anything else you need, like train stations and ATMs. To narrow down your results based on your physical location, add the phrase “near me” to your search. For example, “ATM near me” will limit your search results to your immediate area, based on your location.

All results are displayed in the sidebar. Click through to see addresses, phone numbers, pricing information, and reviews of locations.

You can browse the map by clicking and dragging or zooming in and out. When you do this, click the Search this area button to quickly refine your search.

Some useful Apple Maps tips

Here are a few other tricks that can help you navigate Apple Maps better on the web. Type “my location” to see where you are on the map. Click the Satellite button to switch map views or the compass icon to rotate it.

To use Apple Maps in Dark Mode, press the Back button to return to the main DuckDuckGo search page. Then go to Settings and select Dark Mode under Appearance. The new theme will remain when you return to the Maps tab.

Besides, DuckDuckGo has more to offer than just maps.

Limitations when using Apple Maps on PC

Is Apple Maps on the desktop a perfect replacement for Google Maps? The answer is no. While Apple Maps does a great job of basic mapping, it does have some limitations that you should be aware of. If you’re used to using Google products, there are some downsides you’ll have to overcome if you choose Apple Maps.

First, there’s no built-in support for route planning. There’s a Directions button in the interface, but clicking it takes you to Bing Maps on Windows 10 by default. You can choose a different service if you prefer, though. On macOS, you’ll go to the Apple Maps app, and other platforms will take you to Google Maps.

Yes, you can use your phone to find your way around. But if you want to map out your route in advance to share or print, you can't really do that here.

On top of that, the app lacks the general interactivity layer you get on other map services. For example, you can’t click on any random point of interest to see details about it, or even add a pin to mark a specific location.

You also won't find any useful extras like public transit or traffic information, for which you'll need the dedicated Apple Maps app for iOS or macOS.

Is Apple Maps better than Google Maps?

DuckDuckGo gives you an easy way to use Apple Maps online. And unlike other solutions that have offered similar functionality in the past, this is an official app, so Apple Maps won't disappear without warning.

With platform restrictions removed, there’s nothing stopping you from using Apple Maps today. But should you switch to Apple Maps? Check out Quantrimang.com ’s comparison of Apple Maps vs. Google Maps to find out if you should make the switch!