Like Arattai, an indigenous alternative to WhatsApp, Mappls is now being considered a competitor to Google Maps in India. This app has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Indian users, providing accurate navigation down to the street, neighborhood, village, and city level.
2. Endorsement from the Minister of Railways and Telecom
Railway and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav posted a video on Twitter praising Mappls. He said that the map has many unique features and will prove extremely useful to people. Following his endorsement, shares of CE Info System, a private Indian company, rose 10.7%.
3. Three-Dimensional Junction View
Mappls offers a 3D view of places like overbridges and underpasses. This means that when navigating, you will see the exact level and route clearly, reducing the risk of getting lost at any junction.
4. Multiple-Floor Building Support
If a large building has multiple floors, Mappls indicates which floor or shop to go to. This feature is especially helpful for navigation in malls, office complexes, and multi-floor buildings.
5. Use in Railways
An MoU will soon be signed between the Railways and Mappls. This means that Mappls’ key features will be available in Railways as well, making location and route management easier for train passengers and railway staff.
6. Location Accuracy and Local Pin Feature
The Mappls Pin feature makes it easy to share someone’s exact address instantly. Finding a street, neighborhood, village, or even a local market is now easy. This feature is inspired by the Google Maps Pin but designed for Indian reality.
7. Integration Potential
Many users and app developers want to integrate Mappls or MapmyIndia into the Arattai app. This is easily possible through the Mappls API and SDK. Director Rohan Verma also wants this integration to enhance the usability of both apps.
8. Special Features That Set It Apart
Indian Road Friendly: Information on speed breakers, potholes, tolls, roadblocks, and local lanes.
RealView: A glimpse of major and local landmarks in India in 360° photos.
Language Support: Available in Hindi and other Indian languages.
Safety Features: Road safety alerts, weather information, and air quality updates.
Offline Maps: Navigation even without internet; offline maps must be downloaded first.
9. Privacy and Data Security
Mappls stores all your location and personal information in India. This means that data will not be transmitted to foreign servers, and your privacy will be protected. It is designed in accordance with Indian laws and security standards.
10. Overall Utility and Significance
Mappls is not only a homegrown alternative to Google Maps but also a navigation tool designed for Indian users with local needs in mind. Whether you’re traveling in the city, in the countryside, or in large shopping malls and office complexes, Mappls can help you find the right route and precise location instantly.
