Want to uncover the best navigation app?
Drivers of a certain age probably remember a backup road atlas, pre-printed directions, and the days of watching the odometer to count down the miles until the next exit to help guide you. These days, computerized navigation is available on almost every single vehicle and cell phone. While nearly all navigation services produce the same basic information, what and how the information is shown can vary greatly. With so many unique choices available to choose from, how can one decide which one is the best? We’ve narrowed it down to our top 3 picks, Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze. CarPlay® is available in a bunch of new vehicles that it may appear to be the frontrunner, but Google Maps and Waze have their own built-in benefits as well.
The most powerful map app in this review is Google Maps since all of the info comes from Google itself.
Apple Maps might be the easiest NAV app to use, since CarPlay® is available in many new cars. The one minor flaw of Apple Maps is that it is only available on iOS devices.
Waze was the first to use some sort of user-generated traffic info, though other navigation applications now use the information too.
It shouldn’t be a shock, but the best NAV App depends on what drivers need. If you happen to get lost a lot, the Look Around option on Apple Maps is helpful. If you use NAV to plan your next cycling trip, then Google Maps is for you. However, if you just need to get from Point A to Point B in the fastest time, then Waze is your choice. Apple Maps, Waze, and Google Maps all have their own standout features and you really can not go wrong with any of them.
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