Integrate GoogleMaps with Mapbox iOS sdk - ios

I'm using MapBox for a iPad app and we want to use various image sources for the map imagery.
Is there a way to get google map tiles and show them in MapBox?
We could construct the url's to get the tiles directly but google will block you if you do this, because we wouldn't be using the official API.
Is there any other option to solve this problem?

It is technically possible, but Google's terms of service don't allow display of their tiles outside of their own software frameworks.

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Does MKMapView supports offline maps, or offline maps downloads?

Since there is a demand for map use in China and since China cannot use Google Map Services, I am wondering if MKMapKit supports offline maps?
MapKit does not allow you to do this. If you want this functionality, you should probably use a different mapping framework, like OpenStreetMap.
Not Support offline right now. better to try other map frameworks like
1.Bing Maps( Microsoft Bing suite)
2.WikiMapia Map etc

MapBox Map integration

I am new to map box and I want to have a customised map for my application, I have gone through all the guides of mapBox provided online but they seems to be a bit confusing , I have two things over there,
Create a map using MapBox studio
Integrate a map in your ios application
I just want to know that if I create a map using MapBox studio can I use the same map for my application, plus will the default mapKit API will also work in the same project.
Will the delegate functions of mapKit API works for the mapBox and most importantly, how I can do all the things I am not able to find a example code.
If anyone can provide me with the some example code in which they have integrated a map using mapBox will be really helpful.
Thanks in advance.
It is possible for you to use Mapbox GL to use and integrate in your app. and the delegates for Mapbox GL are provided in their sites and their API will also work for sure, so don't worry give it a try, to have a reference about the example on MapboxGL go to this sites
Mapbox GL example
official site

Accessing Map Tiles of MKMapView

I'm currently developing an app that needs to display a map of where the user is currently located in the world. For technical reasons, I need to access every map tiles as an image (png/jpg) before going in the rendering pipeline.
I have tried 3rd party services like MapBox, MapQuest as they have a REST api that enables me to receive a png/jpg of a tile according to the requested location. The issue here is that MapBox isn't free, so I was wondering if there was a way to access the tiles that Apple provides in it's maps app. What service are they using under the hood? Would I be violating some terms of use by going with this approach.
Please note that using some integrated "do-it-all" UIMapView is not an option for me, I need the image directly.
Thanks
Google has a REST API. You can see the details here https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/staticmaps/?csw=1. It does cost money if you go over the usage limits.
I manually download Map Tiles for my app, but I don't use MKMapKit. I have my own MapView and I am using a combination of MapBox, Thunderforest, CalTopo, OSM, and map tiles that I generated and host on AWS. All of them have a pretty easy map tile URL scheme, but you do have to pay for most of them.

How to use Bing Map API in iOS application to draw route between two location?

I want to use Bing Map API in my iOS application two show map view and to draw route between two location. I am not getting proper link and sample tutorial for Bing map API. Please help me out.
Thanks.
Bing Maps no longer offers an iOS map control, however most developers who use Bing Maps in an iOS application use the Bing Maps V7 JavaScript control. It works great in iOS. Simply embed it inside of a WebBrowser control inside of your app.

How can i download individual map tiles from the Google Maps SDK (for iOS)?

I've been checking out the new Google Maps SDK for iOS that allows you to bypass Apple Maps for map related features in your app!
https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios/intro
The SDK seems fairly easy to use, but i want to know:
If it is possible to use the SDK (are there API's) to download individual Map tiles?
If so, how?
Ive looked at the documentation given on their developer portal and it says the following:
https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios/map
The key class when working with a Map object is the GMSMapView class. GMSMapView handles the following operations automatically:
Connecting to the Google Maps service.
Downloading map tiles.
Displaying tiles on the device screen.
Displaying various controls such as pan and zoom.
Responding to pan and zoom gestures by moving the map and zooming in or out.
Responding to two finger gestures by tilting the viewing angle of the map.
It seems like the downloading of the tiles happens automatically, or are there API's that allow manual access to the tiles?
If not, any workarounds would also help!
The documentation and header files do not indicate any way to download individual map tiles.
Even if you would find a workaround, you would not be allowed to use it. See clause 10.1.1 (a) in the Terms of Service:
No Access to Maps API(s) except through the Service. You must not access or use the Maps API(s) or any Content through any technology or means other than those provided in the Service, or through other explicitly authorized means Google may designate. For example, you must not access map tiles or imagery through interfaces or channels (including undocumented Google interfaces) other than the Maps API(s).

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