maps.rbt.no

One link that opens the right maps app, on any device.

๐Ÿคฏ The problem

There is no standard for opening a map location natively. Android uses geo: intents, iOS and macOS intercept Apple Maps links, while on desktop Google Maps in the browser is the go-to. Pick one format and every other platform breaks.

Building differentiation into each project adds complexity โ€” often a plain link is all you need.

๐Ÿ”— The fix

One URL that handles detection. Add ?q= with a place, coordinates, or a query โ€” done.

maps.rbt.no/?q=Hornindalsvatnet

โš™๏ธ How it works

The platform is detected and the visitor is redirected to the native maps app.

Android โ€” native maps app
iOS / macOS โ€” Apple Maps
Windows / Linux โ€” Google Maps web
In-app โ€” tries native, falls back to web

๐Ÿงช Try it

Enter a place name or address and hit go.

๐Ÿš€ Use it

Free to use anywhere. No sign-up, no API key.

Open source on GitHub โ€” report issues, suggest features, or contribute.

github.com/ralftar/RBT.Maps