Is it possible to create turn-by-turn GPS navigation app on Android/iOS using Google Maps?

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mz87 picture mz87 · Jul 2, 2014 · Viewed 97.7k times · Source

Today I've talked to a client and he wants to build a simple navigation APP on Android!

Basically we could use Google maps, place some of "our" markers to show some locations (restaurants, hotels etc.) .. also we need to show user's friends near by!

Everything of that is possible in Google Maps API on Android, except I can not find any useful information about Turn-by-turn navigation implementation inside my own app (without switching to Google Maps App) ..

Can someone simply clarify - is it possible to use Google Maps inside an Android app to create turn-by-turn GPS based app?

thanks

Answer

Tushar picture Tushar · Oct 7, 2014

I agree with the answer stated above but there is also a key clause in section 10.4.c of the google maps API privacy terms here.

It states

No navigation. You will not use the Service or Content for or in connection with (a) real-time navigation or route guidance; or (b) automatic or autonomous vehicle control.

Therefore I'd like to proceed and answer your question and say No, it is not possible to create a turn-by-turn navigation application on android by using Google Maps API without breaching their privacy policy.

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