Google Maps vs Mappls: 3 Made-in-India Features That Give Mappls an Edge

Google Maps might still be the king of the navigation world, but Mappls, a trustworthy Indian app, is at the same time gaining ground as a strong competitor — user-friendly features for the Indian market and Indian roads are the reason for this. MapmyIndia developed Mappls, which offers more than just simple navigation; it provides localized solutions that have the potential to address the problems caused by India's streets, addresses, and driving conditions.

Here are three amazing features that give Mappls a huge advantage over Google Maps in India.

🚗 1. The Most Accurate Cost Estimator for Every Vehicle Type

Google Maps and Mappls both give real-time updates of traffic conditions and navigation routes. Mappls, however, goes beyond that by introducing the built-in trip cost calculator as one of its features.

The app lets users estimate the travel cost according to the type of fuel used — petrol, diesel, CNG, or even electric — thus enabling users to allocate the budget efficiently before traveling.

This function is especially beneficial for people who travel long distances or for those who commute regularly and are planning to incur expenses efficiently — something which Google Maps doesn't do at present.

📍 2. 'Mappls Pin' — Precision Addressing Built for India

The addressing system of India is full of contradictions, as there are only a few places that have proper house numbers or street names, and many others are not even that close.

To overcome this difficulty, Mappls came up with the 'Pin' system, which assigns every address a unique, six-character alphanumeric code and claims its accuracy is "right down to the doorstep."

Users won't have to depend on confusing or wrong map links any longer; instead, they can just send their Mappls Pin for exact directions — this makes it perfect for deliveries, guests, or emergency services.

Although Google Maps can understand and process several local languages, Mappls Pins do away with misunderstanding altogether; thus, they provide a reliable addressing system that is specifically crafted for Indian conditions.

🛣️ 3. 3D Junction Views and Road Safety Alerts

Road navigation in India is a real puzzle filled with a lot of complexity like multi-layer flyovers and congested junctions.

Mappls gives users 3D visuals of flyovers, intersections, and exits and clearly marks the entry and the exit points helping them through the complex routes.

Moreover, Mappls alerts about the roads in real-time, and talks about the speed breakers, potholes, and cameras monitoring the speed — all are the hazards that Indian drivers face quite often and which Google Maps do not even mention.

🇮🇳 A Homegrown Solution for India’s Roads

Despite Google Maps’ global leadership position with its extensive data and reach, Mappls is gaining ground with its local-first strategy looking at the factors of accuracy, affordability, and safety. Its dedication to conquering the road challenges of India — be it winding junctions or unclear addresses — grants it a superior quality in the local market.

As the digital government of India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) is a priority, Mappls will not only serve as an alternative to Google Maps but will also make an independent and localized navigation ecosystem possible as a whole.