Difference between Mappls and Google Maps
It is difficult to talk about digital navigation in India and not mention the name of Google Map. But now India’s own navigation app Mappls, which has been developed by MapmyIndia, is giving tough competition to this foreign app. Google Maps has been the first choice of Indians for a long time, but now Mappls is becoming increasingly popular due to its India-specific features and accurate mapping technology. This app not only shows directions but also gives a better understanding of Indian roads, traffic and the real challenges of travel. Let us know those 5 special features, which make Mappls a real native alternative to Google Maps.
1. Mappls Pin
The most unique feature of Mappls is its Mappls Pin. It is a six-character digital code that accurately represents a location. Incomplete or difficult addresses are common in India, so this feature makes house-to-house identification easier. Like Google’s Plus code, the system matches India’s DIGIPIN system and provides door-level accuracy.
2. Toll and Trip Cost Calculator
Mappls not only shows the route but also tells the cost of the journey. The toll and trip cost calculator feature in the app gives users an estimate of toll tax and fuel expenses in advance. This is extremely useful for long journeys and commercial drivers.
3. 3D Function View
Difficult flyovers and intersections in Indian cities do not make navigation easy. But Mappls’ 3D Junction View feature makes lane positions, exit points and landmarks clearly visible. This feature has been developed in collaboration with ISRO, which makes the mapping even more accurate.
4. Live Traffic Signal Timer
Mappls has also added an AI based live traffic signal timer, which is currently active in Bengaluru. This feature shows the countdown of red and green lights of the signal, so that the driver can estimate the traffic in time.
5. India-Specific Road Alert
Mappls gives advance information about speed breakers, potholes, speed cameras and sharp turns present on the road. Built on MapmyIndia’s years of local data collection, this system gives users a safe and comfortable travel experience.