Android native map VS google maps

Question

Is android's native map api (http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/Map.html) the same as google maps? Meaning, do I need an API key to use it? Do I need to follow the same terms of use as google?

If they are not the same, why would one choose one over the other?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Reply from Android support:

The Maps Terms of Service are here: https://developers.google.com/maps/terms

This is the TOS linked to from the Google Maps Android API page, here: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/

So yes, that TOS is the one that applies to maps on Android.

Hope that clears it up :)

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Conclusion: The TOS are the same as google maps.

Answer 2

java.util.Map is a kind of data structure, it is used for save & get data by key index.

google map is a wighet for develop app which need show maps.

They are completely different two things! You should choose the second one.