Google Maps

Let's kick off our list with the number one choice, a classic app that's almost indispensable in our digital age - Google Maps. Released by Google on February 8, 2005, this revolutionary app has since been a quintessential tool for real-time GPS navigation, traffic, public transit, and details about millions of businesses.

Google Maps offers various comprehensive features. It provides real-time navigation for various transportation modes, including walking, driving, cycling, and public transit. Its traffic update feature uses color coding to show the intensity of traffic on different routes. One can even download maps for offline use, allowing navigation even in areas with poor network coverage. Google Maps also includes Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, shops, museums, and more.

The user interface of Google Maps is clean and intuitive. The application opens with a map of your current location. The search bar at the top allows for easy access to look up any location, while at the bottom, quick tabs for commute, explore, save, contribute, and updates provide easy navigation through the app's vast features.

With a rating of 4.0 on the Google Play Store, Google Maps enjoys positive user sentiment. Users praise its accuracy, detailed traffic updates, and handy features like the ability to share locations or save frequently visited places.

Google Maps is a free application. However, it does feature ads, which is a common way Google monetizes its free apps.

Developer: Google LLC

Website: https://www.google.com/maps

Download:

• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps

• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps-transit-food/id585027354