Apple must decide for itself if it wants to approve Google's Maps app for iOS, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt said to reporters in Tokyo.

The Google Maps app in iOS devices was replaced by Apple's own Apple Maps app in the latest installment of the mobile OS, iOS 6. This sparked a wave of complaints from users who think the new app is inferior to Google Maps.

If you believe the rumors, though, Google Maps app for iOS might be back soon. In fact, some contend the app is already waiting for Apple's approval.

Eric Schmidt was ambiguous about the subject, saying the company hasn't "done anything yet with Google Maps," but adding that that accepting the app is Apple's decision.

He was, however, quite clear on what he thinks about Apple's decision to replace the app in the first place.

"We think it would have been better if they had kept ours. But what do I know? What were we going to do, force them not to change their mind? It's their call," he said.

What do you think? Was Apple's decision to replace Google Maps on iOS with its own app a good one? Would you like to see Google Maps on iOS devices again? Share your opinions in the comments.