MapQuest Tops Apple and Google Maps in Downloads After Refusing Trump's 'Lake America' Change The recent controversy surrounding the name change of a prominent geographical feature on US maps has led to an unexpected outcome: MapQuest, a lesser known GPS navigation app, has surpassed both Apple and Google Maps in downloads.
The move away from "America" as part of its naming convention was seen by many as a thinly veiled attempt at rewriting history.
Understanding the Rise of MapQuest MapQuest's surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors.