Download Google Maps

The iPhone listing shows 485.7 MB. Allow extra headroom for updates, cache, and any offline maps, so 100–500 MB beyond the download is sensible. Android size is not listed, so the store page should be checked before installing.

Yes, when it comes from Google Play or the App Store. Both stores scan submitted apps, while unofficial installers and altered builds carry avoidable risk.

With a 485.7 MB iPhone package, the download is usually quick on a strong connection. On Wi-Fi it may take a few minutes; on 5G or 4G it depends on signal strength, congestion, and store overhead.

The usual causes are low storage, a weak connection, an interrupted store session, or an incompatible Android or iOS version. On Android, a stuck Play Store cache can also interfere.

On Android, open Google Play, tap Install, then open it from the home screen or app drawer. On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, tap Get, authenticate, and open it. First launch may ask for location access and account-related setup.

There is no official desktop app in the store metadata. On Windows or Mac, the mobile app can be run through an Android emulator such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, or NoxPlayer, but performance varies.

Google Play lists PEGI 3, while the App Store shows 4+. That means the app is suitable for general audiences, though location services and account-linked features still deserve normal parental oversight on shared devices.

The store listing does not spell out a mandatory sign-up for basic use, but Google features such as saved places and lists are usually tied to an account. Privacy settings are worth reviewing before enabling them.