🤯 The problem

There is no universal map link. 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 — whether you're sharing via QR code, SMS, email, or chat.

No single URL scheme opens the native maps app everywhere. Building platform detection into each project adds complexity — often a shareable link is all you need.

🔗 The fix

One cross-platform map link that opens the right app. Add ?q= with a place name, address, or coordinates — done. Share it anywhere.

maps.rbt.no/?q=Hornindalsvatnet

⚙️ How it works

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

Android — native maps app

iOS / macOS — Apple Maps

Windows / Linux — Google Maps web

In-app — tries native, falls back to web

🧪 Try it

Enter a place name or address and hit go.

Or try a plain <a href> link

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💡 Try navigating back afterwards!

🚀 Use it

Free to use anywhere — in QR codes, SMS, email, chat, websites, or apps. No sign-up, no API key. A hosted alternative to writing your own platform-specific map link code.

Open source on GitHub — report issues, suggest features, or contribute.

github.com/ralftar/RBT.Maps