Basically, use Google Maps for searching and deciding where to go, look for pictures, reviews and stuff, and then use Waze for driving to the location :))
I think it's weird that Waze and Google Maps are so different when they're both owned by Google. In my opinion, Waze would be more dominant & feature-rich if they were allowed to grow on their own.
@@imjamfapparently the ex ceo of Waze said that any new feature they wanted to add, they had to get approval from google first, and a lot of times google denied them. Then months later, that same feature magically appeared in google maps.
I use maps satellite to pinpoint where I want to go example a parking spot, then I copy the coordinates from maps into waze, sounds silly but I think it’s a handy feature.
@@kindofanmol as mentioned in the video I like the community based features of Waze (crowd sourcing), the ability to report and view things such as incidents, speed traps, objects on the road etc, which are lacking in Maps. On the other hand Maps has street view and satellite view which allows me to see the destination before I get there, and I mentioned before the feature that benefits me in Maps is the ability to copy the coordinates of a destination and paste it in Waze and off I go.
Same. Check for a parking spot and entrance and shit on streetview, then set the address on waze. Very very rarely do i not use waze (like navigating to my current apartment it brings me on the other side of the road if i input the address so i have to go google maps/apple maps when i get into town)
@@swiftty1-hp3jdHe missed a bunch of features on Google maps. U can use live maps while driving without pointing your phone. He did the basic no setting adjustments view
If you're someone who travels internationally Google maps is the only way to go. My wife and I have planned several trips and were able to find locations, create a list of our itinerary and use all kinds of transportation. Also, if you're getting a rental and driving around, it greatly helps because you may not be able to read the directions on the signs, but navigation will still give you the visual cues. However, Waze is looking interesting for when I'm back here at home in the US
Waze will send you down side streets during periods of heavy inner-city traffic, whereas Google Maps will just point you down main arterial roads and give you the time delay for your route. Due to this feature, Waze is pretty popular with Uber drivers who want to keep their customers happy rather than sitting in traffic, and this is especially true for taxi drivers due to the meter running while sitting in traffic.
In the US, for me it's WAZE with crowdsourcing (Best for Navigation), followed by Apple for Nav, and Google Maps is my choice for looking up places & reviews. BTW, I'm using an iphone & still preferring WAZE for primary navigation.
If you’re lost in the mall or want to find a store in the mall,all you have to do is zoom in on apple map and it’ll show you all the stores in the mall ( USA)
Google maps also has the report option, and it's possible to plan a drive too like Waze, you just need to select when you are planning to leave or arrive in the search bar
Something that Google Maps has that no other maps apps has, is showing POIs on the map, while you are navigating. Start navigation to somewhere, then tap the search magnifying glass icon, search for a POI, like petrol stations. Then tap "Re-center". The navigation continues, while all the POIs are still visible along the way. It is convenient because you don't even need to enter the POI as a destination, once it shows up on the path, in your view, just detour to it.
Waze will send you down side streets during periods of heavy inner-city traffic, whereas Google Maps will just point you down main arterial roads and give you the time delay for your route. Due to this feature, Waze is pretty popular with Uber drivers who want to keep their customers happy rather than sitting in traffic, and this is especially true for taxi drivers due to the meter running while sitting in traffic.
@@Funkteon not really, Google will give you alternative routes as well and will tell if it's same or will take longer, it will also notify you of heavy traffic and tell you best possible route. Idk where you live but here in US Google maps is amazing
In the US Google maps allows you to report as well along with lane assist and turn red when you go over the speed limits. When approaching your turn or exits it also speaks out the same way that waze does for your location as well.
The problem is there are countries outside US. Thats the point of this video, waze works well everywhere I have been, google or apple maps have their features limited
Sadly not in my country … yes we have that feature available but no one is using it. I’m from Czech Republic. And looks like no one reports anything. And if someone using the maps …. I think they don’t know this feature is available
I use Apple Maps because I find it explains directions better than the others. I also use it because, when there are traffic jams, it proposes real secondary routes, whereas Waze often proposes a route that is already quite full, which amounts to the same thing. Waze is useful for those who don't respect speed limits, as it lets you see the police and so on. However, in terms of navigation, I find Apple Maps less energy-consuming than Waze. What's the point of knowing that I'm exceeding the speed limit? I've got my speedometer, I'm not blind. Apart from using more battery power, each application has its advantages and disadvantages.
I second this. Apple Maps is also rolling out precise lane indications across the world. Since it used to be the only advantage Waze had over Apple Maps to me, it got me to change to Apple Maps indefinitely for navigation. I also find Apple Maps predictions to be much more accurate than Waze, with Waze usually being real time, while Apple Maps is much more predicting (and precise). When I tried to use both to compare on a 9h trip, Apple Maps was precise at 20 minutes, while Waze estimated that I would arrive 1h30 minutes before the real arrival, due to the traffic jam at the entrance of the city during rush hour. I also don't use G Maps because I find the app way to cluttered, and when I look for some shops/restaurant, I do a quick search one Apple Maps and go on Google on internet if I want more infos.
You forgot to mention that Google Maps has the "satellite view" option which allows for way more accurate understanding of the road during navigation or seeing things on the satellite images that the normal map view misses!
In portugal, google maps have a lot of features that were missing from your app, like lane assist, speed limit, fixed and temporary speed traps, crowd sorced alerts like waze, etc
I have an android Pixel phone, and I have tried both Google Maps and Waze. I prefer Waze, and feel it is easier to use, and more likely to alter navigation favorably as traffic conditions evolve. I think that the more drivers participate in these apps, the more smoothly we can negotiate inevitable ebb and flow of traffic!
Same, I use Waze for driving and Google maps for exploration, then I share locations where I need to drive to waze from Google maps using an app called "Send to Navigation" Also, you missed to mention that Waze allows you to pick the routes with exact Tolls (ex. Salik) charges shown, which is very useful. And it also shows user reported speed traps unlike Google maps. This is one of the reasons I love Android, there's no way to share between maps like this on iOS. Great video!
For vehicle selection, I think Waze should get less points. While. Google maps offer all types of engines, Waze only offers Petrol and electric. I have a hybrid, and only Google gives me the option and better route for hybrid driving. I used all three in the UK, France and Benin, and I always go back to Google maps. Waze is amazing in town and for police reporting, but Google maps is better for long journey. Additionally I get the report feature in Google maps in the 3 countries I tested it. Overall, I guess it depends on each person's car and location. 😊
Apple gives lane assist instructions in the UK and the diagrams of complex junctions are better, especially in London. Waze does let you have offline maps Apple and google do use crowdsourcing. Apple’s graphics are more detailed than Waze and Google Waze and to a larger extent google tell you that the route found is x minutes longer than usual due to traffic, but Apple doesn’t do that Apple Maps tells you when there’s a better route (due to less traffic) and tells you what that route is, Waze doesn’t, it just says ‘we’ve found a better route’ I find that Apple Maps won’t reroute if there’s only a small amount of time saving but the route is more complex, depending on time saved. It’s just more conservative than Waze Overall, I use both Waze and Apple Maps, they’re both brilliant, give accurate routes and are easy to use. I live in the UK
I really like the Google location history. I had an iPhone and I really liked Apple maps, the UI is beautiful and responsive with amazing hatpics. In London, I found Apple maps to be better in public transportation.
So for me in Germany, Google Maps talks a lot more. 1km, 500m, 250m and directly in front of an exit on the Highway. And also the exact lane I need to use and if I need to stay to the Right or Left. And for the Gas stuff, the same. Google can more. It can show me the prices (For the type I choose.) directly on the Map while driving. And when I click the station, it will show me the price of every type.
Most of the things that you said "only waze can do", google maps can actually also do. Lane assist, crash and police reports, shows speed traps on the map, so much things... i live in the EU (Portugal, far away from being the best country for these apps, and still I have access to all of this)
Yes but the uploader isnt in the EU. He is in the UAE. He literally stated that most reviews are from countries that have all/the most features like the USA or UK and Canada. He was making a review of the features available in his country.
@@d.carter3850 yes, incidents reporting not available in android auto google maps is the main reason why I choose Waze. Not to mention it's simply better strictly for car navigation.
Google maps has a much broader usage on multiple smart devices and is more known and available to others comparing to the others. Thus, giving it the higher hand in user experience and interactions. Plus, Google Maps has better traffic flow colour indicators which Waze and Apple Maps cannot compete with because, again, more users. Here’s a tip if you use CarPlay or Android Auto in your car’s screen. Run both Google Maps AND Waze and let Waze run in the background of Google maps. This way, you will get better speed camera distance indicators from Waze whilst using a better Map experience from Google Maps
I am from the Netherlands. I prefer to use Google Maps for deciding where to go, the reviews and the pictures. When driving, I prefer my car's built-in navigation. However, if I had to choose between the 3 navigation apps used in this video, I prefer Apple Maps. In the Netherlands, it provides me with line assistant, maximum speed, and even the option to plan routes. I can also easily search for a gas station, car park, etc. In my opinion, it is also the smoothest app (especially when zooming in to intersections, curves, etc). The voice of Apple Maps is much better than the other ones (at least for iPhone users). I am using Flitsmeister for speed camera's, etc. I guess it is the most popular app for that purpose in the Netherlands. Again, this is my personal preference.
« Outside north america » really isn’t fair. Lot of cities in lot of countries support the same ultra feature reach and ultra detailed View as North America cities on Apple Plans , and in those cities it’s really great, from navigation to finding places.
These three are still much more better compared to what Ford Focus has to offer. Their built in navigation system will actively guide you off the high way, just to send you back to the high way within 50 meters. No, it does not behave like this to avoid toll roads. It is just very badly designed. We had to use Google Maps or Garmin many times just to be sure where the built in navigation started to suggest ridiculous roads. 😂
In the UK, Google and Waze barely show any difference for driving in my opinion. Important to mention that because they're owned by Google they both share data. The traffic data is practically the same. Just that Waze has way more alerts going off.
You should make a video when used for walking or cycling. For some reason the arrow in Google maps keeps freaking out and it's never pointing correctly when I'm on foot on my S24 ultra and it did the same with my previous phones. Only works flawlessly when drivit
I'm a bit surprised by the difference I have in maps. In France and Germany, Apple Maps gives me both the precise lane indication, with the addition of zooming in a bird's eyes views when in complex areas with very detailed maps on the different lanes and obstacles, but I also have the different speed limits. Apple Maps speed limits are also much more precise on the Autobahn I found, with Waze often giving me wrong speed values that sometimes made me go faster than I should have had edits : both google maps and Apple Maps have the ability to plan trips days or weeks in advance Apple does also has the feature that shows you the places you were, but that option is not in Apple Maps but rather in the Photos App
Interestingly, in Sweden and Brazil google maps shows the speed limit (though a bit unreliable), shows lanes to keep most of the time and also speed cameras.
Waze use experience is heavily rely on the user base. In my country there are not enough people using waze, so the traffic condition will not be reported and updated as i wanted to. The biggest impact is the ETA, it’s just too inaccurate. Another downside of waze is for me the voice prompts are a little bit too slow, which makes me miss the corner a lot of times.
Apple maps has also the feature for lane assist, speed limit and traffic lights. I absolutely love the UI of Apple maps, especially on Apple Car Play. At lest in German the Siri Speech is soo much more comfortable to hear, it so crip and natural. The only problem it has, is that it doesnt know all special locations.
In Bordeaux, France, for cycling, public transport and walking, Google Maps is better than the others, but for driving, Waze is the best of the best. Unfortunately, Apple Maps isn't up to scratch for cycling and walking itineraries, which takes me down dangerous main intinerary roads, and public transport timetables are often wrong (on Google Maps it's in real time).
I've been using Google maps for delivery and it's literally here in US has all the same things that waze has. I think apart from speed traps, however I sometimes get a question from Google maps asking me if it's a speed trap or if speed trap still there
Google maps in india has the ability to report but it only comes up when in a navigation mode but it shows the reports made by others on the normal map
I'm using here maps for navigation for one major reason. It's the only app where I can set a maximum travel speed. Because I'm not traveling faster than 100 km/h, every navigation app gets travel times really wrong, which is kind of a deal breaker. Here maps is not a great app though and it's worse than the others. But accurate travel times are important to me.
Android Auto shows the speed cams on the map, by using nice orange/yellow icons. Also, Waze doesn't support HUD in my car, whereas Android Auto is fully integrated and shows all the main details on the heads up display too.
for the purposes of a delivery driver google maps is the only way since it has photos of the location/ house before you leave . Also Gmaps has navigation witht he screen turned off which waze does not have
Hello, I must say that I have some disagreements with some points of this review. Not sur that it is fair to compare Waze for something else that navigation as it is its main focus. For navigation, I must say that I do not completely agree with this comparaison. I can only write about Google Maps and Waze as I do not have an iPhone. Google maps shows lane assist in Belgium, France and Luxembourg. I also see regularely on main roads, in these contries, the speed limit. But I admit that it is not always the case for smaller roads. In France Google also shows the price of fuel on the map. It is not always the case. As far as I know, Google crushes Waze for waypoint. So far i have only been able to have one waypoint on Waze while I can have 9 (plus the final destination) with Google Maps (which for me is essential for road trips). About being able to report problem along the way, this was indeed a strong point of Waze (but is it really safe to do this while driving?). Lately, on the lower right corner of Google Maps , I have seen accasionaly a new button (a sort of triangle) that was not there before. This appeaes to be a screen to report problems But it does not appear all the time. For exploring, I do not find it fair to give the same amount of points for Google and Waze as Google allows you more. For example, Google allows you to directly reserve some restaurant and even in some case to chat with them. Thanks
It's so strange Google hasn't fully merged both apps together. There was a time they brought some of the features to Google maps but now they all are gone.
@@IDTR Indonesia. On Google Maps, the lane assist feature appears below the direction. Only on highway and major road though. As for adding report, there is a + button on the lower right corner, opposite of the speedometer.
For public transport Google Maps is usually the way to go. Apple Maps sometimzs can keep up in some places but it's never better as i saw, + combined with how looking for places is way better on Google Maps
Waze for driving and google maps for reviews and exploring and directions when walking and to see what a place looks like before I get there so I know what to look for
1:16 waze: "Speed camera in 180m" Swiss police: 👮♂️*proceed to take your phone and to sent you into a court, which one order the destruction of your phone and a massive fine* ... (If my memmories are good, this fonction is desactivated in Switzerland, because if it wasn't, Waze would have big problems with Switzerland.)
An advantage with the iPhone is you can use any of these. I use Apple Maps for most of the journey as I find Google Maps sends me into areas I know have awful traffic. But when I get close to the destination I switch to Google Maps, as it can pin down more precisely specific locations. Both are great as Apple Maps in the UK is a lot better than UAE ATM, though that is due to change. So, I would say iPhones have the best of this as they have more choice. With the caveat that some countries have inferior Apple Map support.
One thing I learned in this video is how different Google Maps navigation is outside the US. In the US, Google Maps navigation would be rated about a 14. A lot of things that didn't exist do exist here. Waze still has a slight edge, though.
Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that Waze is not a social media platform. Its primary goal is to provide navigation services, and it remains dedicated to fulfilling this purpose. Secondly, it is important to clarify that Google acquired Waze, possibly with the intention of preventing it from rendering Google Maps obsolete or discontinuing the development of the Waze app. Additionally, Google leverages Waze's strengths and expertise in specific areas to enhance the overall Maps navigation experience for its native app.
i use most apple devices ecosystem like macbook, ipad, iphone, apple watch, and airpods but i never use apple map at all because it’s completely useless here in indonesia. i never use apple music either because most local music are on spotify, and i merely use imessage either because even my friends and parent use iphone we just don’t really use imessage here, we use whatsapp messenger. what apple service i really use is just facetime. i think most apple services are useless outside the north america.
When driving, you need just the right info so that you can focus on driving without road rage or getting into accident: Waze You need as much info when on foot and on the go, plus be sure that you don’t waste time going around in circles, and has great public transport info: Google Maps If all fails, and if both are apparently banned: Apple Maps In short, Google’s apps (Waze and Google Maps) will get you everywhere. The rest of your experience are because of your phone, telco and whether you can get a reception or not. You’re welcome 😉
I really don't like seeing other road users and all the pop-ups with "road dangers"... Also I always use android auto so the "lane assist" feature that tells you which lane you should be on, also works for google maps. And for me seeing the satellite view on android auto is super important so it's the only one I would use anyway.
On Google maps (in Spain) I get lane assist, speed cameras warnings (on the map and audio alert), it also shows me the speed limit. Google also is, at least here, far beter in reporting slow traffic/traffic jams including spoken warnings.
Using Apple maps in the UK I also found that a lot of the results for places don't actually exist. It's very annoying when I need to get fuel and drive to a gas station just to find it's been closed for months
Google for finding Places Apple for driving. Apple uses Traffic lights as a point of reference in the voice promts which is a feature I will never want to miss ever again and makes navigation in a city much more easier. Google is often missing closed roads in germany. Especially short term closures. Since Apple relies on Tomtom for traffic data here its much more accurate on that. I noticed this multiple times now where google was missing a closure that was happening because of an event. Apple maps had that closure in the traffic data and I reported it on waze which also didn’t had it in yet.
The issue I have with Google maps is, if I'm using the app on just the phone itself, it will show the speed limit and how fast you're going, but if I plug it into a car to use the larger display, it will just show the speed limit and not how fast you're going.
Basically, use Google Maps for searching and deciding where to go, look for pictures, reviews and stuff, and then use Waze for driving to the location :))
I think it's weird that Waze and Google Maps are so different when they're both owned by Google. In my opinion, Waze would be more dominant & feature-rich if they were allowed to grow on their own.
Well they are so different because they are allowed to operate on their own, but that might change soon. @@imjamf
@@imjamfdon't worry google will kill Waze and integrate everything to Google maps😂 it's what they always do anyways
@@imjamfapparently the ex ceo of Waze said that any new feature they wanted to add, they had to get approval from google first, and a lot of times google denied them. Then months later, that same feature magically appeared in google maps.
yup
Waze for driving. Google for the rest. Apple if you're a masochist.
facts
Another insult from android pathetic user. What else is new
Best representation on using these apps outside US.
I guess I’m masochist then I love the way Apple makes the design
@@tikycz8261It’s fine if you live in the US
Im in Australia, waze is great for driving, i use google maps for everything else.
Usually we use maps during driving 💀
I use maps satellite to pinpoint where I want to go example a parking spot, then I copy the coordinates from maps into waze, sounds silly but I think it’s a handy feature.
@@AaronAObeng Why not just use Maps? (genuinely curious)
@@kindofanmol as mentioned in the video I like the community based features of Waze (crowd sourcing), the ability to report and view things such as incidents, speed traps, objects on the road etc, which are lacking in Maps. On the other hand Maps has street view and satellite view which allows me to see the destination before I get there, and I mentioned before the feature that benefits me in Maps is the ability to copy the coordinates of a destination and paste it in Waze and off I go.
Same. Check for a parking spot and entrance and shit on streetview, then set the address on waze. Very very rarely do i not use waze (like navigating to my current apartment it brings me on the other side of the road if i input the address so i have to go google maps/apple maps when i get into town)
Google maps in india has the feature of reporting accidents, road blocks etc
same in switzerland
@@enderzxmbieez2022 Same in Australia...
England too
The Netherlands has it too
Egypt too
Google maps also have report options...i live in . middle east
Bruh. Apple Maps has this too. He doesn’t even use the actual Apple Maps icon and the newer more detailed map is far better than google’s.
@@swiftty1-hp3jdHe missed a bunch of features on Google maps. U can use live maps while driving without pointing your phone. He did the basic no setting adjustments view
Maybe if updates weren't tied to system ones he would have the newest version. Apple problems.@@swiftty1-hp3jd
Fanboy @@swiftty1-hp3jd
1 point for that... @@swiftty1-hp3jd
If you're someone who travels internationally Google maps is the only way to go. My wife and I have planned several trips and were able to find locations, create a list of our itinerary and use all kinds of transportation. Also, if you're getting a rental and driving around, it greatly helps because you may not be able to read the directions on the signs, but navigation will still give you the visual cues. However, Waze is looking interesting for when I'm back here at home in the US
Waze will send you down side streets during periods of heavy inner-city traffic, whereas Google Maps will just point you down main arterial roads and give you the time delay for your route. Due to this feature, Waze is pretty popular with Uber drivers who want to keep their customers happy rather than sitting in traffic, and this is especially true for taxi drivers due to the meter running while sitting in traffic.
Isn't Google owns waze ?
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You can report crash or speed check and more on Google Maps. You just need to swipe up the white bar
Feature hasn’t been supported in some countries. Waze for me.
I don't need to swipe. It is a button on the button left
Apple Maps has that too…
@@adamtajyar so? he was talking about how Google Map has it and it's missing a point
In the US, for me it's WAZE with crowdsourcing (Best for Navigation), followed by Apple for Nav, and Google Maps is my choice for looking up places & reviews. BTW, I'm using an iphone & still preferring WAZE for primary navigation.
If you’re lost in the mall or want to find a store in the mall,all you have to do is zoom in on apple map and it’ll show you all the stores in the mall ( USA)
All of the apps do that
In Singapore also have such a feature
Google maps also has the report option, and it's possible to plan a drive too like Waze, you just need to select when you are planning to leave or arrive in the search bar
But that's the difference, it's the other way around. Waze tells you when you should start to get the best time and the least traffic.
Something that Google Maps has that no other maps apps has, is showing POIs on the map, while you are navigating. Start navigation to somewhere, then tap the search magnifying glass icon, search for a POI, like petrol stations. Then tap "Re-center". The navigation continues, while all the POIs are still visible along the way. It is convenient because you don't even need to enter the POI as a destination, once it shows up on the path, in your view, just detour to it.
Waze will send you down side streets during periods of heavy inner-city traffic, whereas Google Maps will just point you down main arterial roads and give you the time delay for your route. Due to this feature, Waze is pretty popular with Uber drivers who want to keep their customers happy rather than sitting in traffic, and this is especially true for taxi drivers due to the meter running while sitting in traffic.
@@Funkteon not really, Google will give you alternative routes as well and will tell if it's same or will take longer, it will also notify you of heavy traffic and tell you best possible route. Idk where you live but here in US Google maps is amazing
In the US Google maps allows you to report as well along with lane assist and turn red when you go over the speed limits. When approaching your turn or exits it also speaks out the same way that waze does for your location as well.
The problem is there are countries outside US. Thats the point of this video, waze works well everywhere I have been, google or apple maps have their features limited
No they aren't. He's just biesed and turned off all of the options
Actually Apple maps shows cameras as well in advanced and announces it and lets you know if speed checks are in play.
Sadly not in my country … yes we have that feature available but no one is using it. I’m from Czech Republic. And looks like no one reports anything. And if someone using the maps …. I think they don’t know this feature is available
I personally feel that Google maps driving path animation thingy could be more eye candy by being a bit smoother. Other than that, it’s pretty good.
I use Apple Maps because I find it explains directions better than the others. I also use it because, when there are traffic jams, it proposes real secondary routes, whereas Waze often proposes a route that is already quite full, which amounts to the same thing. Waze is useful for those who don't respect speed limits, as it lets you see the police and so on. However, in terms of navigation, I find Apple Maps less energy-consuming than Waze. What's the point of knowing that I'm exceeding the speed limit? I've got my speedometer, I'm not blind. Apart from using more battery power, each application has its advantages and disadvantages.
I second this. Apple Maps is also rolling out precise lane indications across the world. Since it used to be the only advantage Waze had over Apple Maps to me, it got me to change to Apple Maps indefinitely for navigation.
I also find Apple Maps predictions to be much more accurate than Waze, with Waze usually being real time, while Apple Maps is much more predicting (and precise). When I tried to use both to compare on a 9h trip, Apple Maps was precise at 20 minutes, while Waze estimated that I would arrive 1h30 minutes before the real arrival, due to the traffic jam at the entrance of the city during rush hour.
I also don't use G Maps because I find the app way to cluttered, and when I look for some shops/restaurant, I do a quick search one Apple Maps and go on Google on internet if I want more infos.
Only issue with Apple Maps is no turning arrows at the actual turn on the map
You forgot to mention that Google Maps has the "satellite view" option which allows for way more accurate understanding of the road during navigation or seeing things on the satellite images that the normal map view misses!
i use google maps just because of this! Normal view is not helping for me
In portugal, google maps have a lot of features that were missing from your app, like lane assist, speed limit, fixed and temporary speed traps, crowd sorced alerts like waze, etc
I have an android Pixel phone, and I have tried both Google Maps and Waze. I prefer Waze, and feel it is easier to use, and more likely to alter navigation favorably as traffic conditions evolve. I think that the more drivers participate in these apps, the more smoothly we can negotiate inevitable ebb and flow of traffic!
Apple Maps also does have the lane assist feature and I live in belgium (eu)
Not all region have that, so wave ftw
Great comparison!! But how is the battery consumption?? I notice my phone gets warmer with Waze than GMaps
Yeah Waze is definitely a battery killer, but I’d argue that it’s worth it
Interesting that you decided to do this video - nice to see the comparisons!
Same, I use Waze for driving and Google maps for exploration, then I share locations where I need to drive to waze from Google maps using an app called "Send to Navigation"
Also, you missed to mention that Waze allows you to pick the routes with exact Tolls (ex. Salik) charges shown, which is very useful. And it also shows user reported speed traps unlike Google maps.
This is one of the reasons I love Android, there's no way to share between maps like this on iOS.
Great video!
waze for drivers, google maps for tourists
Another excellent video my friend. 👍
I used both Google and Waze while driving in Lisbon Portugal. Hands down - I highly recommend Waze!
For vehicle selection, I think Waze should get less points. While. Google maps offer all types of engines, Waze only offers Petrol and electric. I have a hybrid, and only Google gives me the option and better route for hybrid driving. I used all three in the UK, France and Benin, and I always go back to Google maps. Waze is amazing in town and for police reporting, but Google maps is better for long journey. Additionally I get the report feature in Google maps in the 3 countries I tested it. Overall, I guess it depends on each person's car and location. 😊
On Google Maps, the speedometer changes from BLACK to RED when you go over the speed limit here in Canada. Not sure why it is not showing on yours.
It only has speed limit data in certain areas. It has only recently started showing speed limits in Slovenia for example.
Apple gives lane assist instructions in the UK and the diagrams of complex junctions are better, especially in London.
Waze does let you have offline maps
Apple and google do use crowdsourcing.
Apple’s graphics are more detailed than Waze and Google
Waze and to a larger extent google tell you that the route found is x minutes longer than usual due to traffic, but Apple doesn’t do that
Apple Maps tells you when there’s a better route (due to less traffic) and tells you what that route is, Waze doesn’t, it just says ‘we’ve found a better route’
I find that Apple Maps won’t reroute if there’s only a small amount of time saving but the route is more complex, depending on time saved. It’s just more conservative than Waze
Overall, I use both Waze and Apple Maps, they’re both brilliant, give accurate routes and are easy to use. I live in the UK
Would be so nice to merge waze and google maps to have an all in one experience
Don’t have the lane assist on Waze in Australia, wish it did, Apple has it though
Apple does show what lanes to go into plus Apple says turn right at the next light
In Europe waze is the most accurate for driving and google maps for the rest
Waze has slower map updates than Google maps, once it naviagated me to a closed road, while Google Maps took it into account.
here in Brazil it's the other way
Its weird how that works because Waze uses Google's street map database.
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I really like the Google location history.
I had an iPhone and I really liked Apple maps, the UI is beautiful and responsive with amazing hatpics. In London, I found Apple maps to be better in public transportation.
So for me in Germany, Google Maps talks a lot more. 1km, 500m, 250m and directly in front of an exit on the Highway. And also the exact lane I need to use and if I need to stay to the Right or Left.
And for the Gas stuff, the same. Google can more. It can show me the prices (For the type I choose.) directly on the Map while driving. And when I click the station, it will show me the price of every type.
Where I live, Waze and Apple Maps are basically blank. Second best option is Mapples, after Google Maps.
Most of the things that you said "only waze can do", google maps can actually also do. Lane assist, crash and police reports, shows speed traps on the map, so much things... i live in the EU (Portugal, far away from being the best country for these apps, and still I have access to all of this)
Can it do vignettes though
Yes but the uploader isnt in the EU. He is in the UAE. He literally stated that most reviews are from countries that have all/the most features like the USA or UK and Canada. He was making a review of the features available in his country.
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Came here to say exactly this. GMaps does all of that in the native app, though much of it is disabled when using Android Auto for some stupid reason.
@@d.carter3850 yes, incidents reporting not available in android auto google maps is the main reason why I choose Waze. Not to mention it's simply better strictly for car navigation.
Google for Maps. Waze for Navigation. Apple for Dumpster.
agreed
I’m still use Google Maps on iPhone because I prefer Google Maps more than other map applications
Google maps has a much broader usage on multiple smart devices and is more known and available to others comparing to the others. Thus, giving it the higher hand in user experience and interactions. Plus, Google Maps has better traffic flow colour indicators which Waze and Apple Maps cannot compete with because, again, more users.
Here’s a tip if you use CarPlay or Android Auto in your car’s screen. Run both Google Maps AND Waze and let Waze run in the background of Google maps. This way, you will get better speed camera distance indicators from Waze whilst using a better Map experience from Google Maps
I am from the Netherlands. I prefer to use Google Maps for deciding where to go, the reviews and the pictures. When driving, I prefer my car's built-in navigation. However, if I had to choose between the 3 navigation apps used in this video, I prefer Apple Maps. In the Netherlands, it provides me with line assistant, maximum speed, and even the option to plan routes. I can also easily search for a gas station, car park, etc. In my opinion, it is also the smoothest app (especially when zooming in to intersections, curves, etc). The voice of Apple Maps is much better than the other ones (at least for iPhone users).
I am using Flitsmeister for speed camera's, etc. I guess it is the most popular app for that purpose in the Netherlands.
Again, this is my personal preference.
« Outside north america » really isn’t fair. Lot of cities in lot of countries support the same ultra feature reach and ultra detailed View as North America cities on Apple Plans , and in those cities it’s really great, from navigation to finding places.
These three are still much more better compared to what Ford Focus has to offer. Their built in navigation system will actively guide you off the high way, just to send you back to the high way within 50 meters. No, it does not behave like this to avoid toll roads. It is just very badly designed. We had to use Google Maps or Garmin many times just to be sure where the built in navigation started to suggest ridiculous roads. 😂
In the UK, Google and Waze barely show any difference for driving in my opinion. Important to mention that because they're owned by Google they both share data. The traffic data is practically the same. Just that Waze has way more alerts going off.
Awesome comparison!
You should make a video when used for walking or cycling. For some reason the arrow in Google maps keeps freaking out and it's never pointing correctly when I'm on foot on my S24 ultra and it did the same with my previous phones. Only works flawlessly when drivit
I like that Waze has the average speed / roadworks length as a vertical bar showing progress. Maybe the others also do, but I use Waze.
In Malaysia, Google maps has which lane to stay feature.
Thanks for sharing
I'm a bit surprised by the difference I have in maps. In France and Germany, Apple Maps gives me both the precise lane indication, with the addition of zooming in a bird's eyes views when in complex areas with very detailed maps on the different lanes and obstacles, but I also have the different speed limits. Apple Maps speed limits are also much more precise on the Autobahn I found, with Waze often giving me wrong speed values that sometimes made me go faster than I should have had
edits : both google maps and Apple Maps have the ability to plan trips days or weeks in advance
Apple does also has the feature that shows you the places you were, but that option is not in Apple Maps but rather in the Photos App
Another thing to consider is Music Controls. In my opinion it's better on Google Maps
Interestingly, in Sweden and Brazil google maps shows the speed limit (though a bit unreliable), shows lanes to keep most of the time and also speed cameras.
Great comparison
2:40 Google Map does have the feature to report anything, You were in "Driving mode" that's why
Waze use experience is heavily rely on the user base. In my country there are not enough people using waze, so the traffic condition will not be reported and updated as i wanted to. The biggest impact is the ETA, it’s just too inaccurate. Another downside of waze is for me the voice prompts are a little bit too slow, which makes me miss the corner a lot of times.
It's the opposite for me 😂 Doesn't matter if I drive faster or slower, I still arrive at ETA at the exact time it showed when I set off, it's crazy 😂
Apple maps has also the feature for lane assist, speed limit and traffic lights. I absolutely love the UI of Apple maps, especially on Apple Car Play. At lest in German the Siri Speech is soo much more comfortable to hear, it so crip and natural. The only problem it has, is that it doesnt know all special locations.
In Bordeaux, France, for cycling, public transport and walking, Google Maps is better than the others, but for driving, Waze is the best of the best. Unfortunately, Apple Maps isn't up to scratch for cycling and walking itineraries, which takes me down dangerous main intinerary roads, and public transport timetables are often wrong (on Google Maps it's in real time).
I've been using Google maps for delivery and it's literally here in US has all the same things that waze has. I think apart from speed traps, however I sometimes get a question from Google maps asking me if it's a speed trap or if speed trap still there
Google Maps on the phone can add a "crash, speed trap, and all that jazz". It also shows me the lane to be in.
Google maps in india has the ability to report but it only comes up when in a navigation mode but it shows the reports made by others on the normal map
I'm using here maps for navigation for one major reason. It's the only app where I can set a maximum travel speed.
Because I'm not traveling faster than 100 km/h, every navigation app gets travel times really wrong, which is kind of a deal breaker.
Here maps is not a great app though and it's worse than the others. But accurate travel times are important to me.
Android Auto shows the speed cams on the map, by using nice orange/yellow icons.
Also, Waze doesn't support HUD in my car, whereas Android Auto is fully integrated and shows all the main details on the heads up display too.
Yandex navi also works pretty well in Turkey
For me: Apple Maps for driving, Google Maps for touring, and Waze for when you are stuck in traffic and trying to see if there is an accident ahead.
for the purposes of a delivery driver google maps is the only way since it has photos of the location/ house before you leave . Also Gmaps has navigation witht he screen turned off which waze does not have
Hello,
I must say that I have some disagreements with some points of this review.
Not sur that it is fair to compare Waze for something else that navigation as it is its main focus.
For navigation, I must say that I do not completely agree with this comparaison.
I can only write about Google Maps and Waze as I do not have an iPhone.
Google maps shows lane assist in Belgium, France and Luxembourg.
I also see regularely on main roads, in these contries, the speed limit. But I admit that it is not always the case for smaller roads.
In France Google also shows the price of fuel on the map. It is not always the case.
As far as I know, Google crushes Waze for waypoint. So far i have only been able to have one waypoint on Waze while I can have 9 (plus the final destination) with Google Maps (which for me is essential for road trips).
About being able to report problem along the way, this was indeed a strong point of Waze (but is it really safe to do this while driving?).
Lately, on the lower right corner of Google Maps , I have seen accasionaly a new button (a sort of triangle) that was not there before. This appeaes to be a screen to report problems
But it does not appear all the time.
For exploring, I do not find it fair to give the same amount of points for Google and Waze as Google allows you more. For example, Google allows you to directly reserve some restaurant and even in some case to chat with them.
Thanks
Google also has the lane assist - It shows up once you come up to a turn. At least where I come from and I am not from any English speaking country
Apple can add multiple stops and you can then remove stops. You cannot remove stops with Waze
It's so strange Google hasn't fully merged both apps together. There was a time they brought some of the features to Google maps but now they all are gone.
no need, it app would be too bloated, i think it's good they keep them separate while borrowing some features and adding it to each
nothing beats Waze for driving. google maps to check places and plan your stops if you're doing a long trip, then use waze for the actual driving
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Here, in Brazil, Google Maps has a option to report accidents and other traffic issues. And it get some information from Waze.
I haven't tried Google Maps or Waze since Apple Maps has been working fine for me, but maybe I'll give Waze a shot one of these days.
Here in my country, Google Maps also has lane assist and reporting feature.
Which country?
@@IDTR Indonesia. On Google Maps, the lane assist feature appears below the direction. Only on highway and major road though. As for adding report, there is a + button on the lower right corner, opposite of the speedometer.
For public transport Google Maps is usually the way to go. Apple Maps sometimzs can keep up in some places but it's never better as i saw, + combined with how looking for places is way better on Google Maps
Google Maps has the lane feature also, in South Africa, might be different for different countries though
here in the uk I use Apple Maps and it works perfectly
Waze for driving and google maps for reviews and exploring and directions when walking and to see what a place looks like before I get there so I know what to look for
For driving Sygic is the best. Working also offline.
Great video, now can you compare Waze vs Yango? As Yango has lane assist etc and it is mainly designed for UAE.
Yango is way better
Ok ok, Waze for driving, Google for the bicycle, and Apple Maps for walking.
im in uk, waze is great for driving .i use google map for everything elese , but waze the best for driving lovely 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
1:16 waze:
"Speed camera in 180m"
Swiss police:
👮♂️*proceed to take your phone and to sent you into a court, which one order the destruction of your phone and a massive fine*
...
(If my memmories are good, this fonction is desactivated in Switzerland, because if it wasn't, Waze would have big problems with Switzerland.)
An advantage with the iPhone is you can use any of these. I use Apple Maps for most of the journey as I find Google Maps sends me into areas I know have awful traffic. But when I get close to the destination I switch to Google Maps, as it can pin down more precisely specific locations. Both are great as Apple Maps in the UK is a lot better than UAE ATM, though that is due to change. So, I would say iPhones have the best of this as they have more choice. With the caveat that some countries have inferior Apple Map support.
Google maps also has speed limit indication with current speed.
The current speed will turn red when the speed limit is exceeded.
I live in the US and everything you said about waze google maps been having
One thing I learned in this video is how different Google Maps navigation is outside the US. In the US, Google Maps navigation would be rated about a 14. A lot of things that didn't exist do exist here. Waze still has a slight edge, though.
Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that Waze is not a social media platform. Its primary goal is to provide navigation services, and it remains dedicated to fulfilling this purpose.
Secondly, it is important to clarify that Google acquired Waze, possibly with the intention of preventing it from rendering Google Maps obsolete or discontinuing the development of the Waze app. Additionally, Google leverages Waze's strengths and expertise in specific areas to enhance the overall Maps navigation experience for its native app.
i use most apple devices ecosystem like macbook, ipad, iphone, apple watch, and airpods but i never use apple map at all because it’s completely useless here in indonesia. i never use apple music either because most local music are on spotify, and i merely use imessage either because even my friends and parent use iphone we just don’t really use imessage here, we use whatsapp messenger. what apple service i really use is just facetime. i think most apple services are useless outside the north america.
When driving, you need just the right info so that you can focus on driving without road rage or getting into accident: Waze
You need as much info when on foot and on the go, plus be sure that you don’t waste time going around in circles, and has great public transport info: Google Maps
If all fails, and if both are apparently banned: Apple Maps
In short, Google’s apps (Waze and Google Maps) will get you everywhere.
The rest of your experience are because of your phone, telco and whether you can get a reception or not.
You’re welcome 😉
Half points really salts my cereal
I really don't like seeing other road users and all the pop-ups with "road dangers"... Also I always use android auto so the "lane assist" feature that tells you which lane you should be on, also works for google maps. And for me seeing the satellite view on android auto is super important so it's the only one I would use anyway.
Why not put them on satellite view ?? Shows more details???
One killer feature of Apple Maps is that the parked location of the car is saved automatically when you disconnect from your stereo.
On Google maps (in Spain)
I get lane assist, speed cameras warnings (on the map and audio alert), it also shows me the speed limit.
Google also is, at least here, far beter in reporting slow traffic/traffic jams including spoken warnings.
Using Apple maps in the UK I also found that a lot of the results for places don't actually exist. It's very annoying when I need to get fuel and drive to a gas station just to find it's been closed for months
Google for finding Places
Apple for driving.
Apple uses Traffic lights as a point of reference in the voice promts which is a feature I will never want to miss ever again and makes navigation in a city much more easier.
Google is often missing closed roads in germany. Especially short term closures. Since Apple relies on Tomtom for traffic data here its much more accurate on that. I noticed this multiple times now where google was missing a closure that was happening because of an event. Apple maps had that closure in the traffic data and I reported it on waze which also didn’t had it in yet.
Use two maps -
Waze for driving and alerts
Google maps to look for places
The issue I have with Google maps is, if I'm using the app on just the phone itself, it will show the speed limit and how fast you're going, but if I plug it into a car to use the larger display, it will just show the speed limit and not how fast you're going.