# Yango Maps

> Live GPS navigation, real-time traffic updates, and location search.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yango.maps.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yango.maps.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yango.maps.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 1,458,237
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (9,091 ratings)
- **Version:** 30.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2022-12-02
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 248 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yango.maps.android)
- **Website:** [https://maps.yango.com](https://maps.yango.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://yango.com/legal/yangomaps\_privacy](https://yango.com/legal/yangomaps_privacy)

## Description

Yango Maps is a comprehensive GPS navigation Chrome extension providing live, detailed maps and precise location tracking. It supports driving, walking, and public transport routes with real-time traffic updates and convenient features like multiple language support, including Arabic and English. The extension includes detailed city maps showing landmarks, roads, parking, and traffic conditions to ensure stress-free navigation in Dubai.

Users can also access offline maps, save on data usage, and navigate without an internet connection. Additional features include built-in ride-hailing services, live bus schedules, and 3D landmark visualizations like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame, enhanced further by dark mode dynamic lighting effects. Compatibility with Android Auto allows for seamless driving assistance. Yango Maps empowers users to explore the city confidently whether driving, walking, or using public transit.

## Rankings

- #54,649 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_SPEED`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_VENDOR_EXTENSION`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.yandex.alice.icon.permission.READ_STATE`
- `com.yandex.music.RELAY_PERMISSION`
- `com.yandex.permission.AM_COMMUNICATION`
- `com.yandex.permission.READ_CREDENTIALS`
- `com.yango.maps.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Yango Maps is praised as an easy-to-use navigation tool and a good Google Maps alternative, with speed camera alerts. However, users report persistent search issues, occasional freezes and black screens, and data gaps such as missing places and outdated regional maps. A few also note a taxi-call button that redirects to another app. Overall sentiment is mixed but leans positive for navigation and features, tempered by reliability and data completeness concerns.

### Pros

- Strong alternative to Google Maps; easy to navigate.
- Speed camera/traffic camera notifications.
- Generally positive usability and overall quality as reflected in multiple reviews.

### Cons

- Inadequate search results; users report inability to find locations or shops and say the search needs improvement.
- Instability issues; reviews mention occasional freezes and black screens where the map stops rendering.
- Data gaps in maps; some places are missing and regional maps (e.g., Dubai) may be outdated.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yango.maps.android)