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Alright folks, I recently got obsessed with planning this epic Premier League stadium tour, right? But then I hit a snag – every map I found online was either “FREE” or demanded cash for the “PRO” version. So I grabbed both to see which actually delivers.
Getting Started With Free Maps
First I googled “Premier League map free” and wow, loads popped up instantly. Just clicked one random top result that looked decent. Zoomed in around London to check Emirates Stadium details.
- Pin locations were accurate enough at city level
- Basic club badges showed when tapping pins
- Annoying banner ads kept blocking half the screen
- Wanted to check transport links but nada – dead end
Felt frustrated trying to see Chelsea’s parking options when a pop-up ad for football boots covered everything. Ugh.
Taking Paid Version For Spin
Paid 4 quid for a “Premium Grounds Map” app after seeing “OFFLINE ACCESS” in promo screenshots. Immediately noticed differences:
- No bloody ads anywhere – clean interface
- Pins showed real photos of each stand entrance
- Found train stations + walking routes from car parks
- Parking cost filters sorted by distance – lifesaver!
But honestly? The offline thing was a letdown. Maps crashed twice without signal near Villa Park.
Head-To-Head Testing
I literally held both versions open during Brighton vs Palace weekend. Free map got stadium location right but sent me to closed gate. Paid version guided me through backstreets to correct turnstile with queue times.
Biggest shock? Free version had more updated pub listings near Anfield! Paid one showed closed venues. Makes you wonder who’s actually maintaining this stuff.
Final Verdict After 3 Weeks
Used free for planning from home when Wi-Fi’s strong. Seriously good enough for quick checks. But pulling into Manchester with crap signal? Paid version saved my ass with pre-downloaded maps. Worth the coins just for stress reduction.
Here’s the kicker though – neither shows real-time traffic or police alerts like Google Maps. So yeah, I’ll keep both installed until someone makes the perfect hybrid.