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I'm quite new to iphone development, and been asked at work about the feasibility of an app that would involve plotting custom routes on Google maps (I can manage this though a web page), and the app itself would show users a selection of routes they can navigate using a GPS-style (turn by turn) navigation screen.

The routes would have markers that would trigger specific information, such as landmarks, etc. Again, I can have these configured through Google maps on a webpage.

The question is how would you approach this sort of app? Start from scratch or build it on any existing platform? Any tips would be appreciated, as I'm at a loss where to start.

Ruben Marin
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You can use the MapKit official Google Maps API for iPhone for the map and routes, but you can't make turn-by-turn software with their API (license terms).

The app, as they want it, is not feasible.

Ruben Marin
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You should read through Google Maps Terms of Service, Google Maps Terms of Service

As I understands it in section 10.9 you are not allowed to use the MKMapView to do turn-by-turn navigation.

Johan
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