What You Don’t Know About Apple Maps (Yet)

Two things are happening on Apple Maps right now that will change how you think about local search. #1 💬 Apple is building its own review platform. If you're thinking your Yelp reviews have you covered on Apple Maps - that's changing quickly. Once you get as few as 5 to 10 Apple reviews, your Yelp reviews will disappear - replaced by Apple's own native rating system. And it's not like Google’s 1-5 stars. It's thumbs up 👍 or thumbs down 👎. Recommend or don't recommend. And #2 📣 Apple Maps ads are coming. This is huge. Apple Maps is the second largest local search platform after Google (yes, bigger than Yelp and TripAdvisor). How? Over 60% of US phones are iPhones, and Apple Maps comes pre-installed on every single one. And Apple is about to let you pay to reach them. Target local iPhone users by keyword and drive traffic directly to your business profile - just like on Google. First mover advantage in local marketing doesn't come around often. Get ahead ⏩ MapLabs.com - make sure your Apple Maps profile is getting you more customers. Additional Resources: ►    • Apple Maps: 2nd BIGGEST Local Search Platf...   ►    • Google Business Profile is Your New Landin...   ►    • What Does Map Labs Do? (Why We’re #1 for G...   #AppleMaps #AppleBusiness #marketing2026 --- 🎓 FREE Google Business Profile Masterclass 👉🏻 https://university.maplabs.com/produc... 📊 FREE Google Business Profile Analysis 👉🏻 https://maplabs.com/gbp-analysis/ --- 📍 Website - https://maplabs.com/ 📸 Instagram -   / getmaplabs   💬 Twitter/X - https://x.com/GetMapLabs 💻 LinkedIn -   / map-labs   📱 TikTok -   / getmaplabs   📝 Medium -   / maplabs   ---- Map Labs is the #1 Google & Apple Maps Marketing software and service for multi-location businesses. Map Labs goes beyond just tools and accurate reporting - we deliver strategy, support, and execution that drive real-world results. Over 10,000 world-leading businesses are growing with Map Labs' custom maps marketing strategies and industry-leading software. Visit MapLabs.com to get started today.