Yeah good point. Plus if it's a website you can use it in private mode and not have evidence that you were helping people evade the gestapo all over your phone.

The only reason I can think of is the cost. Apple makes the map API free if you use Apple Maps on Apple devices. If you are building a website, you have to pay for Mapbox or Google Maps, etc., that can get pricey for indie developers.

Barrier to entry.

Many (dare I say most) folks don’t know how to use a web browser, much less find a web app. Installing an App Store app is much easier.

It’s also much lower visibility for those who do know.

And that’s especially critical for this app, which relies on tons of people using it.

The creator is a dumdum