Can I change the Default Map setting on iPhone?

APPLE launched the iPhone in 2007 and there are now more than one billion users in the world.

By default, iPhones use Apple Maps for their navigation, but many users want to know how they can switch to Google Maps.

The Google Maps app is available for download on Apple devicesCredit: Alamy

Can I change the Default Map setting on iPhone?

Google Maps was first released in 2005 and is now one of the most common navigation tools on the market.

While the app might be available for download on the App Store, some users would prefer it to be their default map.

Unfortunately, iPhones do not allow users to select a default map app, but they are still free to use separate apps like Google Maps, Waze, and MapQuest.

How is Apple Maps different from Google Maps?

When Apple Maps first launched in 2012 as part of the iOS 6 update, there were several bugs that caused the maps to be incorrectly labeled.

This ultimately gave the app a bad rap, but Apple has since fixed the glitches and continues to improve the app with each update.

Both Apple Maps and Google Maps offer similar services, but there are a few key differences.

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For example, Apple Maps' 3D models are often considered more appealing than Google Maps', however, what Google Maps lacks in style, it makes up for with data.

Google Maps often gathers its information from businesses, websites, and users, and while Apple Maps does the same, they aren't sourcing from as many locations, according to Apple Insider.

In terms of directions, both apps excel when it comes to turn-by-turn directions and sharing your ETA, however, Google Maps has a few more features that allow users to do things such as choosing more economical routes to save gasoline or viewing how heavy traffic is on a route.