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Free Android app • dev.dorna.mapsbridge

Apple Maps links → Google Maps on Android

Share a place from Messages into Maps Bridge and navigate in Google Maps.

Get it on Google PlayHow it works
FreeNo accountNo adsAndroid 8.0+

Works with maps.apple.com and short maps.apple/p/… links.

Illustration showing gray pin bridging to colorful pin

Gray pin → Bridge → Color pin

✓ No tracking✓ No backend✓ Paste or Share✓ View or Navigate

From iPhone text to navigation in 3 taps

Friends on iPhone share places as Apple Maps links. On Android those are awkward. Maps Bridge fixes it.

1

Get an Apple Maps link

Someone texts you a place from iPhone. It arrives as an Apple Maps link in Messages, WhatsApp, or email.

2

Share → Maps Bridge

Tap Share, choose “Open in Google Maps”. Or paste the link directly into the app.

3

Google Maps opens

Maps Bridge converts the link and opens it in Google Maps for viewing or turn-by-turn navigation.

See detailed steps

Real screenshots from the app

Here is what Maps Bridge looks like on Android.

Maps Bridge app screenshot 1

Paste or share an Apple Maps link

Maps Bridge app screenshot 2

Open in Google Maps to view or navigate

Built for this one job

No account, no backend, no tracking. Just on-device converting plus Maps intents.

Short link support

Handles full links and short maps.apple/p/… links. Short links need a quick network call to Apple to expand.

Places with coordinates

Opens place links with coordinates correctly in Google Maps view.

Paste or Share

Paste a link manually, or use the Android Share sheet for auto-convert and open.

Open / Navigate

Choose to view the place or start navigation right away.

Free, no account

Free to use. No sign-up, no ads, no API keys to manage.

Android 8.0+

Works on Android 8.0 and newer. Lightweight and fast.

Frequently asked questions

Clear, practical answers. No hype.

Why can't I open Apple Maps links directly?

Apple Maps links are designed for iPhone. On Android they don't open cleanly in Google Maps for navigation. Maps Bridge reads the location from the Apple link and opens that same place in Google Maps.

Does it need internet?

Only for short links like maps.apple/p/…. Those need a brief network call to Apple to expand. Full links convert on your phone without extra network.

Is my location uploaded to your servers?

No. There are no servers. Everything happens on your device, except expanding short links. No accounts, no tracking, no sale of data.

How do I install it?

Use the Google Play button on this page: Get it on Google Play. Once live, it will open the listing for dev.dorna.mapsbridge.

Is this made by Apple or Google?

No. Maps Bridge is an independent free app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple or Google. See our Privacy Policy.

Got an Apple Maps link right now?

Install Maps Bridge, tap Share → Open in Google Maps, and go.

Get it on Google Play

Free • No account • Android 8.0+