Waze vs Apple Maps vs Google Maps

The Top GPS Navigation Applications for your Car

Identify the top GPS navigation applications for your car.

Drivers of a certain age might remember a time when you used pre-printed directions, watching the odometer to track the miles until the next turn, and an emergency road atlas to help guide you. These days, digital navigation is optional on nearly every mobile phone and car. While most navigation services produce the same kind of info, what and how the information is displayed can vary greatly. With so many apps to select from, how can one know which is the best navigation service for you? We’ve concluded that our top 3 picks are Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze. Apple CarPlay® may appear to be the leader because it is installed in so many new cars, but Google Maps and Waze have their own unique benefits as well.

Google Maps

The most powerful map application in this comparison is Google Maps as all of the info is provided by Google itself.

Google Maps Biggest Benefits

Real-time traffic updates – See how much time that traffic jam is going to add to your trip.
Not just for cars – Google Maps can help you on your next bike trip, train ride, or walk.
Street View, a Google Exclusive – See real images of your desired location on the map.
Available offline – Download your map. No cell service, no worries.

Apple Maps

Apple Maps might be the easiest navigation app to use, thanks to CarPlay® integration with many new vehicles. The one issue with Apple Maps is that you must have an iOS device to use it.

Apple Maps Biggest Benefits

Look Around – See both a map view of your location and images. This feature can be helpful if you are lost.
Pit Stops from Apple – Find different attractions and fuel stations that are close.
Navigation options – Apple has map options for walking and public transportation, along with driving routes.

Waze

Waze was the first to use some form of user-generated traffic information, though other NAV applications now use the information too.

Waze Biggest Benefits

Updates on traffic in real-time – Other drivers input information while they are driving, that info is then used to calculate the quickest way to your destination.
Not only directions – Get information about road closures, roadside incidents, and even speed traps.
Facebook integration – Update your timeline with your location and share your road trip with friends.

The Winner is:

It shouldn’t be a surprise, but the best Navigation App truly depends on how you use it. If you get lost easily, the Look Around feature on Apple Maps will be helpful. If you use Navigation for your next cycling trip, then Google Maps has you covered. However, if you just want to get to your destination in the quickest time possible, Waze is your only choice. Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze all have unique standout features and you can not go wrong, no matter which one you pick.

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Waze vs Apple Maps vs Google Maps

The Top GPS Navigation Applications for your Car