Source: īut assuming that you live in a densely-populated city-where both Apple and Google have similar amounts of data-how do these services compare? The breadth of data is the primary differentiator-of which Google has a significant advantage.įor example, I use Street View to quickly contextualize where a destination is, and it has huge broad value, like identifying if there’s on-street parking available.Īpple’s version, called ‘Look Around’, is still about a decade behind (in terms of miles driven, which should be positively correlated to the availability of the feature). I often ponder why I typically use Google Maps, given how much I love Apple, and how easy it is to access on my iPhone.Īnd if one small poll on Twitter is representative, you largely agree. In 2012, just months after Google Maps first hit one billion users, Apple Maps was set as the default mapping application on IOS.Īs a result, it’s estimated that Google lost 300 million IOS users.

To manage your free Yelp listing, go to and Google have been fighting for map dominance for nearly a decade. Furthermore, if your business data is incorrect on Apple Maps, it’s likely it needs to be updated on Yelp. If available, update your existing business listing instead of creating a new listing. That’s because Yelp has teamed up with Apple Maps to provide business data for local businesses. You might find that your business information is already listed on Apple Maps without your knowledge. Yelp Shares Customer Reviews with Apple Maps

In any event, it’s free to setup and add or update your business information at. You need an Apple ID, but if you’re a Mac or iTunes user, you might already have one. The most direct way of getting your business on Apple Maps is to use Apple Maps Connect. How to get listed on Apple Maps Help Customers Find Your Business on iPhones and iPadsĬonsumers are often on-the-go and the first place they go to discover local businesses are through maps - primarily Google & Apple Maps.

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