Question 1

How do I fix a blank screen in react-native-maps?

Accepted Answer

Common fixes include setting the MapView style to absolute positioning, verifying Google Maps API keys are enabled in the developer console, and ensuring proper native module installation as per the troubleshooting guide.

Question 2

react-native-maps vs react-native-mapbox-gl which is better?

Accepted Answer

React Native Maps uses native Apple/Google SDKs for better out-of-the-box performance but ties you to those providers. Mapbox offers more customization with vector tiles and global coverage but may involve higher costs and a different setup process.

Question 3

How to use offline maps with react-native-maps?

Accepted Answer

Use the LocalTile component to display locally stored map tiles. For Android, set mapType to 'none' to avoid downloading online tiles, and refer to the OSM Wiki for tile downloading instructions as noted in the README.

Question 4

Why are inputs not focusing when using react-native-maps?

Accepted Answer

This issue often arises from view hierarchy ordering. Place MapView as the first component in the render tree, as recommended in the troubleshooting section, to ensure proper touch handling and input focus.

Question 5

How to animate a marker's position in react-native-maps?

Accepted Answer

Utilize the AnimatedRegion and MarkerAnimated components, as shown in the Animated Marker Position example. Note platform differences: on Android, use animateMarkerToCoordinate, while on iOS, use the Animated API timing method.

Question 6

Can I customize map styles in react-native-maps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for Google Maps, use the provider and googleMapId props to apply styled maps from Google Cloud. For Apple Maps, styling options are more limited and typically handled through native SDK configurations.

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