If your business doesn’t have a store front or office space, Apple isn’t going to let you claim it in Maps.
Google’s business claiming website is well documented and easy to use and, at least anecdotally, has fewer registration and update issues.Īpple Maps also doesn’t support businesses without physical locations. If, for some reason, Apple has an issue confirming your business location, resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating even for the tech-savvy. The Connect website for Apple Maps is pretty straightforward and easy enough to use, unless something goes wrong. To start, there’s the issue with listing your business in Apple Maps. Google wins in finding accurate business information because it’s equally troublesome in Apple Maps for users and business owners. Walking directions, however, are more reliable in Google Maps. That problem is business listings, and right now Google is the clear leader.īoth Apple and Google Maps offer reliable driving directions, especially in urban areas. Apple Maps has a business problem, and it will always play second string to Google Maps until it gets fixed.