But I do agree with the former Maps designer’s take that the app’s UI is too cluttered. The upcoming Google Maps redesign that Google is testing won’t deal with all the clutter.

Google Maps users can anticipate a notable redesign to the app’s user interface (UI) on Android and, later, on iOS. In an effort to enhance the navigation experience and reduce clutter, Google ...

Colors of water bodies and green areas in Google Maps (left), the redesigned Maps UI (center), and Apple Maps (right) Source: 9to5Google ...

Small but important changes Google Maps first started testing its new UI design back in February, when it was rolled out to some users. After a few days of testing, the redesign was pulled back ...

Let’s explore this based on the four critical elements of any mapping app: user interface, map design, directions, and establishment information. Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: User interface ...

In late January 2025, an update to Google Maps – not to Android Auto – saw the app tweak its UI on Android Auto displays to center the user’s location to the display, not to the app as a whole.