Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

This product is a feature created for Google Maps, launched in June 2011. It addresses a specific functionality the creator wanted to see in the mapping application. The tool is designed for people who use Google Maps… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I created a feature I wanted in Google Maps launched in 2011; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Map Generator for Sketch▲376

   Design beautiful map interfaces with Google Maps & Mapbox

   2017 · codeload.github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ask Maps by Google▲380

   Ask Maps questions, drive with immersive navigation.

   Mar 2026 · blog.google · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Google Maps Go▲279

   Lighter version of the original Google Maps

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Google Live View▲260

   Google Maps now has AR enabled directions

   2019 · blog.google · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Maplist Beta▲282

   The reddit of maps

   2019 · maplist.co · its alternatives →

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   Instant Google Street View▲412

   Instantly see a Google Street View of any supported location. Easily share and save your favourite views.

   2012 · qsview.com · its alternatives →

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   Google Mario Maps▲374

   Navigate your world with Mario Kart 🗺️🚗

   2018 · blog.google · its alternatives →

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   Figma Map Maker▲162

   Figma plugin to generate map, supporting Google Maps, Mapbox

   2019 · figma.com · its alternatives →

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   Map Buddy▲71

   Discover, subscribe to, and create interactive maps

   2022 · mapbuddy.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Google Maps Timeline▲322

    Rediscover all places you've been by exploring your timeline

    2017 · google.com · its alternatives →

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    Mapme▲517

    Medium for maps

    2016 · mapme.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mapstr▲157

    Your places, your world!

    2015 · mapstr.com · its alternatives →

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    MapHub – A Google My Maps Alternative, Based on OpenStreetMap Data▲244

    MapHub allows you to create, share and collaborate interactive maps online.

    2016 · maphub.net · its alternatives →

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    Tired of entering map directions on Android? I've streamlined it▲40

    2012 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Google Maps 4.0▲270

    New material design brings bold graphics and fluid motion

    2014 · google.com · its alternatives →

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    TiltMaps▲175

    Create map posters of your favorite places & memories.

    2017 · tiltmaps.com · its alternatives →

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    TraveledMap▲94

    Customized embeddable maps for individuals and professionals

    2021 · traveledmap.com · its alternatives →

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    Atlist▲174

    Create custom Google Maps with 1,000+ markers

    2023 · atlist.com · its alternatives →

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    My Holiday Map▲206

    Design your own unique poster of your holiday 🗺

    2019 · myholidaymap.com · its alternatives →

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    Location History Visualizer▲131

    Visualize Google location history data on a heatmap 🗺️

    2018 · locationhistoryvisualizer.com · its alternatives →

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    MapsOfMind▲123

    A versatile and feature filled mind mapping tool for free!

    2018 · mapsofmind.com · its alternatives →

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    Easy Maps▲72

    Create Google Maps url from the address in spreadsheets

    2022 · easymaps.baruzotech.com · its alternatives →

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    Mapsaurus, the visual map of the Android Store▲34

    2012 · mapsaurus.com · its alternatives →

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    MapPost▲86

    Save location-based content on your own personal map

    2018 · mappostit.com · its alternatives →

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