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I use an app called Waze for maps, but I don't know if it's dependent on Google api in the background or not.
Unfortunately Google bought Waze some years ago. The feature sets are being incorporated into Google Maps.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-brings-waze-and-maps-teams-together-in-cost-cutting-move/
Dang. Was afraid of that. Wish I could say I'm surprised. :(