MAPS.ME: Offline maps GPS Nav v18.0.72060-googleRelease: what changed
Google Play lists changes to several parts of the mapping experience, including route planning and terrain display. The notes also mention technical improvements and bug fixes without naming particular issues.
What changed
- 01More route alternatives to compare
When planning a journey, MAPS.ME now lists alternative route options for walking, cycling, and public transport, according to Google Play. The notes do not explain how many choices appear, how they are ranked, or whether every route has alternatives. The practical change is broader route choice; compare the available options in the app before setting out.
- 02Trains join public transport routes
Google Play says a new type of public transport—train—is now available in routes. The listing does not describe which services or regions are covered, or whether train journeys can be combined with other transport. If you plan to use this option, check the route details shown for your journey and avoid assuming that every rail service is represented.
- 03More terrain detail on maps
Contour lines and terrain shading are intended to make land features easier to assess, according to the Play notes. This may be useful when looking over an area before walking or cycling, but the listing makes no claim about map coverage or accuracy. Treat the display as map information, not a substitute for checking local conditions and planning safely.
- Version
- v18.0.72060-googleRelease
- On Google Play
- Sep 14, 2026
- Rollout
- Rolling out via Google Play
- Developer
- Maps_Me
Should you update now?
The notes describe route options, train routing, activity-point grouping, terrain display, and general technical improvements; they do not mention changed permissions, account requirements, payments, or data handling. If you want the listed additions, check the MAPS.ME page in Google Play. A staged rollout can mean the listing still shows Open rather than Update.
Get the update
Open MAPS.ME: Offline maps GPS Nav in Google PlayOfficial listing by Maps_Me
On the listing, Update means this build is waiting for your phone; Open means you already have it or a newer one.
Worth knowing
The update notes name four changes: alternative walking, cycling, and public-transport routes; train routing; activity-recording points grouped by route length; and detailed contour lines with terrain shading. They also mention technical improvements and bug fixes without identifying them. MAPS.ME's Play description says it provides offline maps, search, and GPS navigation, but the release notes do not specify map coverage, regional train availability, or which technical issues were addressed. Google Play remains the reference for the listing.
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