Hello everyone! Long story short, I switched from CalyxOS to iOS because the Pixel 5 was too big for me.

Now that I’m on iOS, I’d like to know if there was a way to use google maps anonymously/privately.

I used to use the GMapsViewer application on Fdroid. Today the solution I’ve found is to use Firefox focus and go to the Google Maps site, but it’s a bit of a mess to find a simple address.

Do you have another idea for me? Thanks in advance!

  • satanmat@lemmy.worldEnglish
    26·
    5 months ago

    Sorry for being “that guy”. But don’t use google maps if your primary concern is privacy?

    Try magic earth

    They use Open Street Maps instead both they and Apple say the app does not send your data back to them.

    • Gueoris@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      8·
      5 months ago

      I’ve been using Magic Earth for daily navigation for 5 years now and I love it! However, when it comes to finding up-to-date points of interest, historical sites, obtaining opening times for certain places, etc., etc., it’s mission impossible… This is why I m asking 😉

      • Inevitable Waffles [Ohio]@midwest.socialEnglish
        3·
        5 months ago

        I struggle with this too because the (and I will age myself with this phrase) yellow pages features baked into maps is one of the most helpful tools Google ever melded together. The removal of those extra clicks and copy and paste make it a pain to move from. I try and help with Open Street Maps, but the sheer volume of data is hard to overcome.