JamShare
Google Maps
Apple Maps
Waze
Send a Google Maps link to someone who lives in Apple Maps and you normally make them do the work. This removes that step.
Key takeaways
- Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze each use proprietary link formats, so a link from one app won't automatically open in another.
- A universal map link routes each recipient to the navigation app they actually use, so nobody copies addresses or asks which app the other person has.
- It matters most for mixed iPhone and Android groups: one link works for everyone, whatever their default map app is.
One link for mixed iPhone and Android groups
This is where universal map links earn their keep. One person opens Google Maps. Another opens Apple Maps. Someone else wants Waze. The group still gets one link.
JamShare does not replace the navigation app. It just gets the same place into the app the other person wants to use.
JamShare handles the handoff. Your map app handles the route.
How the options compare
| Method | Works across platforms | Recipient setup | Handles missing apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform-specific link (Google Maps, Apple Maps) | No, opens in browser or wrong app | None | Fails if app not installed |
| Universal share link (JamShare) | Yes, recipient picks their map app | None | Falls back to web map |
| Manual copy-paste of the address | Yes, with extra steps | None | Recipient searches manually |
What about directions?
Share the destination with JamShare. Once the recipient opens it, Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze handles the route with its own live traffic. That keeps JamShare focused on the handoff, not turn-by-turn navigation.