Comparing the two navigation apps to help you pick the right one for United Kingdom.
| Google Maps | OS Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The default for UK addresses, businesses, urban walking and driving, with downloadable areas for reduced connectivity. | Detailed Ordnance Survey leisure maps, offline downloads and route tools for walking and cycling in Great Britain. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Download areas before rural travel. Offline maps lose live traffic and transit detail, and Google Maps is not a topographic safety tool for remote walking. | The detailed leisure layers require Premium and cover Great Britain, not Northern Ireland. Download the map and carry a backup before remote walks. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Google Maps for navigation in United Kingdom. Download areas before rural travel. Offline maps lose live traffic and transit detail, and Google Maps is not a topographic safety tool for remote walking.
Google Maps is our top recommendation for navigation in United Kingdom. The default for UK addresses, businesses, urban walking and driving, with downloadable areas for reduced connectivity.
Google Maps vs OS Maps in United Kingdom