By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 5, 2026
MapQuest: Get Directions
Overview
Maps & Navigation
MapQuest
Free
Feb 15, 2011
10.14.1
7.0
$1.99 - $4.99 per item
No
Apr 10, 2026
Features
Get where you need to go with the MapQuest turn-by-turn GPS Navigation app. Whether it’s using voice navigation for walking or driving directions or exploring points of interests on the map, MapQuest has the tools you need to navigate the United States and Canada.
Map and Navigation Features:
Get where you need to go with the MapQuest turn-by-turn GPS Navigation app. Whether it’s using voice navigation for walking or driving directions or exploring points of interests on the map, MapQuest has the tools you need to navigate the United States and Canada. Map and Navigation Features:
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Ratings breakdown
67,700 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Mapquest Holdings LLC
Address
4235 Redwood Ave Los Angeles, CA 90066 United States
Website
http://www.mapquest.comPhone
+1 310-256-4882
Support
android.help@mapquest.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is MapQuest: Get Directions free to download? high
Yes. The app metadata lists MapQuest: Get Directions as free, with in-app purchases listed as $1.99 - $4.99 per item.
Source: app_metadata
What do sampled users complain about in MapQuest: Get Directions? low
MapQuest: Get Directions has sampled reports of bugs, crashes, lag, or reliability problems. Only 1 sampled review supports this theme, so confidence is low.
Source: user_reviews
How to Use
Get where you need to go with the MapQuest turn-by-turn GPS Navigation app. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Install MapQuest: Get Directions from the appropriate app store.
- Open the app and start with the free experience.
- Review the main features described in the app listing.
- Check settings or support resources if you run into sampled issue patterns such as mapquest: get directions has sampled reports of bugs, crashes, lag, or reliability problems.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Up-to-date satellite imagery and maps
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation for walking and driving directions
- Real-time traffic updates to help you find the fastest ways to your destination
- Optimized routing to help save you time, gas and money
- A speedometer so you can compare your current speed to the speed limit along your route
- Favorites so you can store locations, like your home and work addresses, for quick-and-easy maps and directions
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), February 25, 2026 to April 01, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Cute and visually appealing UI with car icon choices and quest completion messages.
Theme 'Visual appeal' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (2)
“I do love the cute car icon choices and the quest complete message”Rating: 3★ March 31, 2026 1 likes“I like the way it looks.”Rating: 2★ April 01, 2026 1 likes - Recent update appears to have fixed a previous auto-navigation issue for some users.
Theme 'Recent improvement' identified in recent_review #5
Evidence (1)
“just got an update that "seems" to have fixed the problem”Rating: 3★ February 25, 2026 9 likes - Provides satellite imagery, traffic updates, and multipoint routing.
Theme 'Core features' identified in app description
Evidence (2)
“Up-to-date satellite imagery and maps”Rating: 5★ N/A“Real-time traffic updates”Rating: 5★ N/A
Cons
- Forced upgrade made the app nearly impossible to exit a route, draining battery.
Theme 'Forced upgrade issues' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (3)
“It's virtually impossible to exit out of an ongoing route, leaving the app to run continuously in the background, drain my battery”Rating: 1★ February 05, 2026 63 likes“Map quest was changed recently and I can't stand it! It is extremely difficult to work.”Rating: 1★ April 02, 2026 4 likes“it has become more confusing to use. Often, the auto-nav won't run”Rating: 3★ February 25, 2026 9 likes - Navigation accuracy is poor, giving unnecessary or incorrect route instructions.
Theme 'Inaccurate navigation' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (2)
“Telling me to remain on the highway when that's literally my only option... repeatedly gets annoying.”Rating: 3★ March 31, 2026 1 likes“for some reason it wants me to go several miles out of my way to get to a certain destination.”Rating: 3★ March 31, 2026 1 likes - Saving and editing saved places is broken, and login requires multiple verification codes.
Theme 'Buggy saved places' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (2)
“Unable to edit my saved places. Went through the process and edited the address in settings, but it does not save.”Rating: 2★ April 01, 2026 1 likes“I had to enter 4 different verification codes before it actually logged in.”Rating: 2★ April 01, 2026 1 likes
Recent Reviews
buckmanrandy
2★Really wanted to like this classic product. I like the way it looks. Unfortunately it is very limited in setting options and UI is not as good as Google. Unable to edit my saved places. Went through the process and edited the address in settings, but it does not save. Also I had to enter 4 different verification codes before it actually logged in.
Kristen Clark
3★Needs some work. Telling me to remain on the highway when that's literally my only option (unless I want to take off through some corn fields) repeatedly gets annoying. And for some reason it wants me to go several miles out of my way to get to a certain destination. It's very strange. I do love the cute car icon choices and the quest complete message but I'd prefer accuracy in my navigation over adorable UI.
Mike Schantz
1★It was a great app before you forcibly upgraded it on me. Hint: if it's not broken, don't fix it. It's virtually impossible to exit out of an ongoing route, leaving the app to run continuously in the background, drain my battery, and constantly sending me icons/messages of my route, which I can't exit out of. I've uninstalled the app, then reinstalled it. To no avail. Go back to the original version. It worked.
Elizabeth
1★Map quest was changed recently and I can't stand it! It is extremely difficult to work. It was so very easy before and now I have extreme difficulties; not to mention stress trying to navigate it. Not everyone is tech savvy and being 'old school' these changes are more advanced than this 67 yr old woman should have to deal with!!!!!! your map is useless!!!!
dave rife
3★Very long time user, and I wish to give this app more stars, but it has become more confusing to use. Often, the auto-nav won't run, and I ain't got time to be reading the screen for directions when I'm driving. Using a road map is far less frustrating than using the app. I was about to delete this app forever, but just got an update that "seems" to have fixed the problem, so will run it awhile again. I prefer the old UI setup, and i hope i dont have further issues, because the G app is worse.