Google Maps dominates digital navigation in India, but now India's own app, Mappls, is giving it tough competition. Developed by MapmyIndia, this app understands Indian roads, traffic, and real-life travel needs.

It's hard to talk about digital navigation in India without mentioning Google Maps. But now, India's own navigation app, Mappls, developed by MapmyIndia, is giving this foreign app tough competition. Google Maps has long been a favorite among Indians, but Mappls is rapidly gaining popularity due to its India-specific features and accurate mapping technology. This app not only provides directions but also better understands Indian roads, traffic, and real-life travel challenges. Let's explore the 5 key features that make Mappls a true local alternative to Google Maps.

1. Mappls Pin

Mappls' most unique feature is its Mappls Pin. It's a six-character digital code that pinpoints a location. Incomplete or complex addresses are common in India, making it easier to identify each door. Like Google's Plus Code, this system integrates with India's DIGIPIN system and provides door-level accuracy.

2. Toll and Trip Cost Calculator

Mappls not only provides directions but also provides travel costs. The app's toll and trip cost calculator gives users an estimate of toll tax and fuel costs in advance. This is extremely useful for long trips and commercial drivers.

3. 3D Function View

Navigating difficult flyovers and intersections in Indian cities is difficult. However, Mappls' 3D Junction View feature clearly shows lane positions, exit points, and landmarks. This feature, developed in collaboration with ISRO, makes 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 displays a countdown to the red and green signal light, allowing drivers to anticipate traffic.

5. India-Specific Road Alerts

Mappls provides advance information about speed breakers, potholes, speed cameras, and sharp turns on the road. This system, built on MapmyIndia's years of local data collection, provides users with a safe and comfortable travel experience.