Hello friends, how are you all? I hope everyone is well. Today I will talk about three popular navigation apps, Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps, that are most used for driving. I am trying to explain in simple terms which app is more convenient in 2025.
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Let's talk about Google Maps first. Google Maps is the largest app with a lot of information to see from the outside. It has been around since 2005 and has been used on mobile since 2007. With Google Maps, you can not only get driving routes, but also walking, public transport, or cycling routes. The most important thing is that it has the opportunity to download offline maps, which is very useful when the internet is low. Also, it can be used hands-free with Google Assistant.
Waze is a little different. It is a little smaller and different from everyone else in that it is community-based. This means that users provide information about traffic, accidents, police presence, etc. in real time. It also provides the opportunity to communicate with users, such as sharing fuel prices or map chat. So there is a great help for wedge drivers, especially those who take new routes every day. However, the wedge does not have an offline map feature.
And the rest is Apple Maps, which is for iPhone users. It had a lot of problems in the beginning, but it has improved a lot since 2020. Now it has a much cleaner and simpler design. The best part is its parking spot saving feature and better battery life on iPhones. Although it is only available on Apple devices.
Finally, magazines like PCMag have said that Google Maps is the best overall. However, those who have to drive every day prefer Waze because it is more intuitive and driver-centric. Apple Maps is good for iPhone users.
So if you want, you can download two or three navigation apps at the same time. Because each has different features that can help you in different situations.
So the bottom line is—Google Maps is suitable for all types of travelers and routes, Waze is the fast, community-based choice for drivers, and Apple Maps is especially for iPhone users. You can choose the most convenient app based on your usage pattern.
I hope this information helps you choose a navigation app. Thank you everyone.