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I would like to use offline map functionality for my application. Could somebody recommend to any useful map SDK?
I found these: Skobbler, Bing Maps, and TomTom. But in not sure which one is better. I need a custom POI, routes highligting, and bubless with some information.
Is possible to use google maps, with some pre-downloaded maps for offline use?
Thanks for any advice.
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After you download an area, use the Google Maps app just like you normally would. If your internet connection is slow or absent, your offline maps will guide you to your destination as long as the entire route is within the offline map. Tip: Transit, bicycling, or walking directions are unavailable offline.
You can't use Apple Maps offline, so you need to use a different app for navigation if you don't have a connection. As an alternative, you can use offline navigation apps like HERE WeGo or MAPS.ME. You can also download maps for offline use using Google Maps.
The Maps SDK for iOS uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model.
Once that time is up, the map data will require the user to update it by re-downloading. Unfortunately, once the map has expired, Maps tries to force an update (regardless of whether the device is online or not) and won't allow access to the outdated data in the case of a connection-less device.
With the GoogleMap API on Android and the MapKit SDK on iOS you can implement custom tile providers. This means you can choose the map tiles that your polylines and markers are overlaid on. The beauty of this is you still get the full functionality of the built in mapping APIs but with the added ability to implement offline maps.
You have a few options with a mapping provider like OpenStreetMaps (which is used by many major companies).
These are just some ideas. Hope it helps.
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