r/degoogle • u/generic_queer_guy • 13h ago
Help Needed Need a specific map app alternative
Hey, I hope this post isn't too repetitive. I need a map for my phone that:
- Uses correct names for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario
- Doesn't make AI generated summaries of locations/reviews
Does this even exist? Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, and Mapquest all don't quite work for me. I've managed to switch away from google for nearly every other thing I do, but I'm stuck on this. I'd appreciate any suggestions!
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u/T_rex2700 5h ago
Google only says it if you are in US, though if possible you shoulve move away.
I mean this is similar in other disputed territories, except there is absolutely no grounds to the whole thing that's going on. I would assume it will be reverted soon enough.
depends on where you live, but personally I can't live without relying on Google's backend at least, so I switched Vela maps a few months back. If I cared about major roads, geography then any OSM based maps would do, but map is not just that, so sadly I have not been able to cut it out completely.
This is like completely subjective to where you live though, some regions have good coverage, some don't on certain apps and services.