How To Download Offline Maps In Iphone

Downloading a map for offline use is a great way to ensure that you won't get lost on a trip if you lose signal or run out of data. If you have an iPhone, you might be wondering how to download an offline map.

Unfortunately, Apple Maps doesn't have an option to download maps for offline use. This means that you'll need to switch to another map provider to do this. Luckily, there are great alternatives. Apple Maps also uses a lot of mobile data, which is another great reason to switch.

Here are the three best iPhone apps to download offline maps, and how to do it.

1. Google Maps

Google Maps is one of the most popular Apple Maps alternatives. To download offline maps in Google Maps, open Google Maps and log in. Be sure you have Location Settings enabled. Then, tap on your profile photo in the upper right-hand corner next to the search bar.

This will open up your settings. In your settings, navigate to Offline maps > Select Your Own Map. Then download a map.

You can zoom in or out to choose the area you want to download. Then you just download the map and Google will save it to your phone for 30 days.

Google Maps will tell you exactly how much storage each download takes up, so you can choose to keep the map or delete it after using it. After 30 days, the map will automatically expire, so keep this in mind.

Download: Google Maps (Free)

2. TomTom GO

If you remember the days of using GPS, you might have used a TomTom. Now, TomTom can be used on your mobile device without an internet connection, turning your iPhone into a GPS device.

The TomTom GO app is specifically designed for offline use, assuring you it will work when you don't have an internet connection.

Downloading an offline map is simple. Just download the app, tap the icon, and choose what map to download to get started. The maps are sorted by state, with some states requiring one or two downloads to get the entire state.

In terms of storage space, the TomTom GO map downloads take up less space than Google Maps. You can also download an entire state at a time, something Google doesn't do. If you prefer using mobile data, TomTom GO does give you traffic information without using too much data, since the maps are already downloaded.

Download: TomTom Go (Subscription required, free trial available)

3. HERE WeGo

Used by Amazon and other delivery services, HERE WeGo might not be a household name, but it does work great for those attempting to use maps offline.

HERE WeGo was developed by Nokia but recently became an independent company and went through an upgrade. Now, it's one of the best apps for using maps offline.

To download offline maps, open the app and on the homepage navigate to Your Maps > Download maps. Then simply download a map of your desired area.

Once a map is downloaded, you can tap Use app offline whenever you want to navigate to your destination without data. While you won't get traffic updates, you will get accurate directions.

HERE WeGo is a great choice for those who want to control when they use maps online and offline.

Download: HERE WeGo (Free)

Save Data, Reach Your Destination

There are many reasons why you may want to use offline maps. Saving on data costs is a popular reason, but not getting lost when you lose connection is also important. We rely on our phones for everything now and losing connection in an unknown area can cost us time and make us arrive late, potentially missing important moments.

By downloading an offline map, you can rest knowing you're prepared if you lose data.

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