In August 2024, Google removed the dedicated commute / Go tab from Google Maps on iOS (9to5Google, Google Help). If you searched for a commute alternative app that tells you to leave earlier — not just routes you reactively — this guide is for you.
What BoardSpy does (and doesn't)
BoardSpy mobile apps send a push notification before your usual departure if traffic on your saved route exceeds your delay threshold. They use the same Google Maps traffic data for accuracy, but the job is different: planning not navigating.
When you are ready to drive, one tap opens Google Maps directions. Keep Google Maps installed — BoardSpy is the morning brief, not the GPS.
Who should download BoardSpy
- US office workers with a regular driving commute (NYC bridges, LA freeways, etc.)
- Anyone who misses the old Maps commute hub proactive alerts
- Users who want both iOS and Android with one account
Other options
See our full guide: Google Maps removed the commute tab — what now? and BoardSpy vs Google Maps.