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I am doing an app that requires a map with markers (which includes address and pictures) and possibly a GPS. I am feeding the data (address and pictures) from Parse database, and I am developing for iOS... I have heard that native is better, but I am a huge fan of google and google maps. Which one would you recommend? Mapkit or GoogleMaps? What is the benefit of one over the other?
Thank you. Josh
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Accepted Reply. If you are using MapKit for native app development, there is no cost beyond your Apple Developer Program membership.
The Maps SDK for iOS uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model.
Overview. Use MapKit to give your app a sense of place with maps and location information. You can use the MapKit framework to: Embed maps directly into your app's windows and views. Add annotations and overlays to a map to call out points of interest.
MapKithas a much better integration withCoreLocationandCoreAnimation. The “Follow user location” mode is missing in Google Maps; as well, the ability to add advanced animations to annotations (MKAnnotationis represented by aUIView, while aGMSMarkeris represented by aUIImage) can give your app an appealing touch that the Google Maps SDK just can’t.
from http://www.raywenderlich.com/81103/introduction-google-maps-ios-sdk-swift.
As you are going to show address and picture on the marker, so Apple's Map Kit will be better option to work with.
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