Hello.
I'm developing an iPhone application to search cities on a MKMapView. The user specify a city and then it show its location on a MKMapView. Is that possible?
Thanks.
A:
You could use Google's Geocoder REST API. A request looks like this:
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=city&sensor=true_or_false
Since the response is in JSON format, you'll need a JSON parser.
Sam V
2010-05-30 04:22:31
Thank you very much for your answer. I know that service. The problem is a paid service and I looking for something cheaper (is a paid service because I'm going to sell the application). Thanks again.
VansFannel
2010-05-30 06:21:19
Google's Geocoder REST API is a free service. You don't even need an API key. I'm pretty sure you can sell an app that uses Google's Geocoder REST API.
Sam V
2010-05-30 21:23:42
I've asked to Google, and this is his answer: There is no need to use a key if you are using the FREE service. Ifyou use the free service, terms and conditions apply. These aremostly aimed at preventing people copying the data, and/or using thedata outside of a Google branded application (e.g.a map), and/orreselling the free service. There are also speed and volume limitsto prevent users hogging the service.If no-one can see the results of geocoding without buying yourapplication, you are re-selling Google's service and should get alicence.
VansFannel
2010-05-31 08:45:18