KakaoMap - Korea No.1 Map

Name: KakaoMap - Korea No.1 Map
Rating: 4.7 (4674 reviews)
Author: Kakao Corp.

KakaoMap will take you to nice

Free

4.7K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Navigation
Developer

Kakao Corp.
Language

EN
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Size

424.2
MB

KakaoMap will show you the fastest routes in Korea! With KakaoMap, you can find everything you want in a map app, from directions to hot restaurants and local attractions, and more! ► You need to find the fastest route? [Fastest and most accurate map] You will get the latest information updated within 24 hours for cars, public transportation, walking and bicycle. [Navigation system included] No need to install a separate navigation app. When you search for a route, KakaoMap will give you navigation directions right away. [Comprehensive search within one search window] You can find all information you need using one search window including a bus number, a bus stop, a specific place, etc. ► When you need local information [Recommendation just for you] KakaoMap will provide useful information based on your current location including hot restaurants, keywords, spots, events, etc. [Search areas on the map] You can see search results right away by using the "Re-search this area" feature on the map. [Places suggested by data] KakaoMap analyzes big data on visitors and provides information on a specific place by age, gender and day of the week. ► Need more systematic maps? [Favorites organized by group] You can manage Favorites by group and indicate them on the map. Folders can also be followed and shared. [Road View] After searching for a route, you can see the place you plan to visit in advance using the Roa View feature. [Realistic 3D Map] We provide a more realistic vector-based map which can be rotated or tilted 360 degrees. It looks very real! [Real 3D Sky View] When you want to search a three-dimentional map, you can use 3D Sky View. ► Other convenient features - Favorite places shown on the map - Real-time bus information to help you reduce wait time - Real-time traffic information to help you find fastest routes - Convenient and accurate subway map - Use Friends Location when you want to know where your Kakaotalk friends are - Hyper Accurate Bus services for Busan, Chuncheon, Mokpo, Ulsan, Jeju and Gwangju ► KakaoMap shares data with Health Application(Workouts, cycling distance, active energy burned) when using bike navigation. ► KakaoMap loves to hear your suggestions. ► Questions & Feedback - maps@kakaocorp.com - Kakao Customer Service Homepage (http://www.kakao.com/requests?locale=ko&service=59) - Customer Service: 1577-3321 - Developer: 1577-3754 —— ► Information about permission accessed [Optional permissions] - Location : To search nearby places and show directions using the current location info. - Mic : Voice Search - Camera : To review and report places, and to take photos for profile setting - Photos : To review and report places, and to attach photos for profile setting - Notification : Receive Arrival/Location-Sharing/Recommendation Alarms and Important Notices - Health: Used to save your cycling navigation records * You can still use the service even if you don't give the above permissions.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

4.7K Ratings

Great Apps for Foreigners , Needs CarPlay Support
06/20/2022

96kiloblips
Kakao Maps is a great alternative to a Google Maps. Walking directions are fantastic, bus stop reminders work really well. The places of interest and the subsequent filtering is really useful both in cities and in rural areas. It even has Apple Watch support (also offered in English)!The only thing keeping me from using Kakao Maps as my main solution is the lack of CarPlay, so will continue to use Naver Maps as my main mapping app until that crucial feature is added.With CarPlay, Kakao Maps is the obvious winner for navigating South Korea.
Great Apps for Foreigners , Needs CarPlay Support
06/20/2022

96kiloblips

Kakao Maps is a great alternative to a Google Maps. Walking directions are fantastic, bus stop reminders work really well. The places of interest and the subsequent filtering is really useful both in cities and in rural areas. It even has Apple Watch support (also offered in English)!The only thing keeping me from using Kakao Maps as my main solution is the lack of CarPlay, so will continue to use Naver Maps as my main mapping app until that crucial feature is added.With CarPlay, Kakao Maps is the obvious winner for navigating South Korea.
Not English friendly.
12/02/2019

Elmayday
This app is one of the worst navigation apps I’ve ever used. It gives the most minimal directions in English, and 90% of it is verbally/narrated at the last minute. Visually, the locations and directions are still in Korean, so it’s like someone leading you blindly somewhere by verbally telling you “go left, go right, speed camera ahead.” If you don’t read Korean, it is extremely difficult to understand exactly where you are. Worst off, it can’t find the English romanized version of Korean addresses so you have to plug in the address in Korean (again, a disadvantage if you can’t write or read). It also won’t tell you which lane you need to be in and we got lost in Seoul 3 times at night (I lived there for 3 years, so this shows how crappy the navigation is even for locals). We found Naver navigation to be the best alternative. Google maps does not work in Korea, but Naver comes close with strong English support and letting you know which lane is best. Do yourself a favor and download Naver navigation instead of this. We only were able to get by on this because I can read Korean. My boyfriend who was a co-driver, cannot read, so this app was absolutely useless for him.
Not English friendly.
12/02/2019

Elmayday

This app is one of the worst navigation apps I’ve ever used. It gives the most minimal directions in English, and 90% of it is verbally/narrated at the last minute. Visually, the locations and directions are still in Korean, so it’s like someone leading you blindly somewhere by verbally telling you “go left, go right, speed camera ahead.” If you don’t read Korean, it is extremely difficult to understand exactly where you are. Worst off, it can’t find the English romanized version of Korean addresses so you have to plug in the address in Korean (again, a disadvantage if you can’t write or read). It also won’t tell you which lane you need to be in and we got lost in Seoul 3 times at night (I lived there for 3 years, so this shows how crappy the navigation is even for locals). We found Naver navigation to be the best alternative. Google maps does not work in Korea, but Naver comes close with strong English support and letting you know which lane is best. Do yourself a favor and download Naver navigation instead of this. We only were able to get by on this because I can read Korean. My boyfriend who was a co-driver, cannot read, so this app was absolutely useless for him.
BEST application to explore Korea :)
10/02/2019

겨루륵
I like KAKAO MAPS much better than Naver maps cause this app shows me every routes and schedules for public transportations, and it’s so easy to share with Kakao talk. Also I am HIGHLY recommend this app to foreigners especially when they’re trying to explore Korea.(And already a lot of them were satisfied with this!)Long time ago I had a part time job here and saw a lot of ppl work hard to make their service better. Really appreciate it.
BEST application to explore Korea :)
10/02/2019

겨루륵

I like KAKAO MAPS much better than Naver maps cause this app shows me every routes and schedules for public transportations, and it’s so easy to share with Kakao talk. Also I am HIGHLY recommend this app to foreigners especially when they’re trying to explore Korea.(And already a lot of them were satisfied with this!)Long time ago I had a part time job here and saw a lot of ppl work hard to make their service better. Really appreciate it.
Best for public transport but WORST FOR CARS
08/14/2021

nirbananaa
The app is great for users who tours around Seoul but using this for driving around and outside Seoul is one of the worst things you can do. The usability of the app was absolutely outrageous. The developers seem to never driven a car in Korea. The app would tell you to exit the highway five seconds before the exit pops out which makes it impossible to change lanes and exit out. Same applied to navigating roads within Seoul. Navigation itself was really confusing too since it would direct us to be in left lanes when we should stay on right lanes… Just amazed how absurd and frustrating a navigation can be. We had to spend $50 of unnecessary toll fees within couple days. Thanks KaKao!
Best for public transport but WORST FOR CARS
08/14/2021

nirbananaa

The app is great for users who tours around Seoul but using this for driving around and outside Seoul is one of the worst things you can do. The usability of the app was absolutely outrageous. The developers seem to never driven a car in Korea. The app would tell you to exit the highway five seconds before the exit pops out which makes it impossible to change lanes and exit out. Same applied to navigating roads within Seoul. Navigation itself was really confusing too since it would direct us to be in left lanes when we should stay on right lanes… Just amazed how absurd and frustrating a navigation can be. We had to spend $50 of unnecessary toll fees within couple days. Thanks KaKao!

· We added a new All tab so you can browse more features at a glance. · It’s now quicker to save places from Theme Maps. · Transit directions now make it easier to see transfer routes and walking times. More improvements are on the way — stay tuned!

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