Comparing the two navigation apps to help you pick the right one for Ecuador.
| Google Maps | Maps.me | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The go-to navigation app for Ecuador's cities, with good coverage of Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca. | Offline-first mapping app ideal for navigating Ecuador's backroads, Galápagos trails, and Andean villages where signal drops out. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Download offline maps before your trip. Mobile data can be unreliable in the Andes highlands and rural areas. | Download the Ecuador map pack over Wi-Fi before heading into remote areas like the Amazon basin or Galápagos. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Google Maps for navigation in Ecuador. Download offline maps before your trip. Mobile data can be unreliable in the Andes highlands and rural areas.
