# Maps Route Finder

> Driving directions and navigation with route finder maps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directions.mapsdrivingdirections](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directions.mapsdrivingdirections)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.directions.mapsdrivingdirections`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** software apps mobile
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 1,338,776
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (11,381 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2018-12-10
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 7.05 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.directions.mapsdrivingdirections)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mapsroutefinder.travel.blog/privacy-policy/](https://mapsroutefinder.travel.blog/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Maps Route Finder** is a free and comprehensive Chrome extension designed to provide accurate driving directions and navigation worldwide. Whether you want to find a route from point A to B, discover nearby places such as restaurants or gas stations, or share your exact GPS coordinates, this app covers all your navigation needs.

Features include real-time GPS location tracking, detailed HD 3D street views, voice-supported navigation in multiple local languages, route optimization for the best or shortest paths, and support for multiple travel modes (driving, bicycling, transit, and walking). Users can save location history, share locations via social networks, and explore satellite or terrain maps with easy zoom controls. The app also offers detailed info on nearby places including ratings, contact details, and distance from your current location.

Maps Route Finder is a powerful tool for efficient and reliable navigation, making travel easier whether you are driving across town or exploring globally.

## Rankings

- #57,719 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users overwhelmingly praise the app for being easy to use, helpful for locating places, and generally high-rated. The main recurring drawback is mixed feedback about ads — several users note ads (some saying few, one noting extra/overlay ads). Overall sentiment is positive and focused on usability and clear directions.

### Pros

- Easy and user‑friendly — many users call it simple and intuitive to use
- Helps find and locate places — reviewers mention clear directions and useful location finding
- Generally well-liked — frequent positive feedback (great, nice, good, perfect)

### Cons

- Ads mentioned by multiple users — some say there are few ads while at least one reports extra/overlay ads (mixed feedback)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directions.mapsdrivingdirections)