Still Using Google Maps in 2024? (Apple Maps vs Google Maps)
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After recently switching to an Android phone, I thought I'd compare how Google Maps stacks up against Apple Maps. It's not a 'definitive guide', but hopefully it's helpful to those of you who are using an iPhone and wondering which one to use, and those using Android to know that Google maps is actually a pretty decent app.
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Hahahahaa. Well said😄
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Google Maps > Apple Maps (Outside of USA) in terms of functionality
Apple Maps is more aesthetic in my view.
Apple Maps does good for overhead 3D viewing, but thens definitely Google Maps for everything else
If you wanna pass your exits and take the next one use Apple Maps.
@@1Marasa 3:54 shows the opposite.
@@PromotingTheBeat trust me… I drive for a living not occasionally. Apple maps gets you lost more often.
Apple Maps tells you which lane to be in and generally gives more context based directions which I prefer. Google Maps will tell you “in 500 feet turn right” and Apple Maps will say “go past this light and turn right at the next one”. In busy areas that context is really helpful.
100 points to Waze for warning me about speed traps. That's all I really need, takes home the win
Apple Maps started alerting to those now.
Or just stick to the speed limit 😂
@@EjayT06 never an option
@@rafaelmacedo826 menace 😂
I mean Waze is owned by Google anyways 😅
thank goodnes Google Maps is listed on Apple iOS Store
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But apple maps isn't available outside apple.
@@chrislickorish6933 Why would you want apple maps if you're not using apple? it's a downgrade.
Don't try it, you will understand why third party apps are miserable on iPhones, limited access to the navigation system 😂. The experience is quite different to what you have on android.
@@arubuolaebenezer9986 what is blud waffling about
Yes I'm still using Google Maps in 2024. I find it to be extremely useful and reliable, not only when using navigation or commuting, but also when searching for businesses information, and user ratings, photos, videos and comments. Also the street view is very useful, and the live view feature is a must, especially when traveling!
Spot on! Yeah the reviews are something not a single other person can get close to Google, aside from perhaps something like Tripadvisor!
As a UK truck driver I prefer Apple maps I find it friendlier to use and the reroutes are definitely better than Google maps. I recently saw a TikTok with some beautiful remote Scottish beaches. Researched every one of them and Apple failed to recognise several of them where as Google found every one of them. I would love to see Apple maps continue to improve & add bridge heights and weight limits please Tim.
I hope they do, but I think they took a good few years to even add things like speed cameras into the app! :D
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You mentioned the Waze features. They are active in Google Maps. The icon on the left side of the screen during navigation opens the Waze issue reporting window at the bottom of the map.
One other thing to consider in the comparison is the supported devices. Google Maps can be used on both Android and Apple devices, while Apple Maps is only available on Apple devices.
Apple Maps is $hit outside USA
Works great in Switzerland
I Germany it has also evolved very well in the last 3 years and is sometimes even better than google maps.
Honestly it's $hit in the US too. When I had an iPhone I used Google maps 🤣
I have a probably rare and extensive long tested history in this matter if anyone cares to hear me out. I drive a fire truck in New York. I know where I’m going but in a situations like people being trapped in a burning house, every second matters. So I like to punch in the exact address to where I’m goin so I can drive as fast as possible directly to the front of the house or building with minimal braking or lookin for house numbers . Waze is useless. It takes you on a route that averts traffic and I need to go through traffic quickly on a direct route. And I don’t need speed camera info or a social medial like environment. Google maps has taken me the absolute wrong way a few times and I’ll never use it for what I do. Apple Maps has never failed me in 9 years. Multiple times a day. It gives me a direct route every time and with the offline maps I never have to worry about a glitch. All I need is that blue line and I follow it to the emergency. Now I understand this is rare. The average person doesn’t do what I do. And Waze and Google maps are amazing apps and work very well. But for what I do it’s Apple Maps every time. That’s my 2 cents.
I'm perfectly fine with apple mapps, and I actually prefer apple's implementation of street view.
I also like the fact Apple Maps is simpler and cleaner
That's one thing that kind of really pulled me towards apple. They really know how to make some nice UI. Considering how far they've come from maps in the last few years, they will eventually become a no-brainer for maps
google my maps and road trips you can plan trips with google maps but with apple you can't and google map has best street and satalite views with ai powered
I enjoy haptic feedback from my Apple Watch when using Apple Maps. If you don’t have Carplay with a screen pulled up, It’s super handy at letting you know that your turn or exit is coming up. Plus, my Apple Watch talks to me to let me know about an upcoming turn or exit so for me, I prefer Apple Maps.
Google Maps on my Android phone, using a Google Pixel watch does this for me as well. I usually drive with voice navigation set to "Alerts Only", so I do enjoy the vibration from the watch reminding me about an upcoming exit it turn!
But also Android does that (at least in my Pixel). So...?
@@danyv1826 So use it on your phone. He prefers Apple Maps. Not that hard to get
Just found your channel, and this was really interesting, given that I used to be Apple everything (used to work for them), but switched to Android/Windows around 8 years ago, but am now back in the Apple world (somewhat begrudgingly)...
And, Shervin makes an appearance! I bumped into him last year whilst he was shooting a caffeine vid here in NYC, didn't know him at the time...small world!
I love Apple Maps for its simplicity. It's so much easier to understand than Google Maps. +1 for the contextual audio directions. Looking forward to the new maps updates they're rolling out in the UK.
I’ve tried to use only Apple Maps here in Portugal. I can’t. I just can’t. I find google maps is more useful for me.
I’ve used both quite a lot the past few years and I have to say for driving Apple Maps is really increasing the gap on Google.
The lane guidance and road classification on Google maps has been quite poor recently in the west midlands. It mistakes a lot of roads for footpaths and forces you to take unnecessary route arounds. Apple maps’ road data has overtaken Google maps at least in this part of the country
Excellent comparison.
One note though - you mentioned that Google allows you to great and share groups of favorite places - Apple also lets you create guides and share those with friends and family. Although not editable in a shared manner by all, I create guides for every city we will visit on our trips and share them with friends and family we are traveling with. Very useful!
Biggest issue I have with AM (which I use on daily basis) is that they are a lot less reactive on changes (road closure, taxi lanes, change of direction …) leading to really funky situations
Love this video! Saw the anberlin album playing in the video 🤘
For driving, no app I’ve used beats Waze, though I’ve never used it to drive outside of the US. Being able to get traffic updates and even add closed roads and unlisted places in the app is great.
I use Google Maps to get around the trains in Japan. It’s great for knowing which stations or platforms are closed, and for finding my way around the massive Tokyo Station.
in India too, Google Maps is much better in terms of traffic calculation, and overall updating of city routes, road closures, etc. So far, the only positives for Apple Maps have been around the sync with Apple Watch and integrating with lock screen for directions and Siri to call out ETA, etc.
I have used both in my car. I think the android auto and Google maps does pretty good with using my voice to find a destination. I also find that Android auto detects and connects a bit earlier which can be annoying if trying to use the house wifi whilst in the driveway.
Oh yeah, the slow Wifi bugs me SO much on iPhone. Android is way faster to connect.
Yes, 95% of the people are using google maps in 2024. 4% are using waze ( owned by Google ) 1% using apple maps.
I’m in the 1% n idc 😂
@@ViewsonaLens and that's fine. People wanna be different, i get it.
More like 50% of Americans use Apple Maps
@@ethanennis8 lol ain't no way 50% are using apple maps. Maybe 5% because they think apple has the best version of any service.
i literally use both equally
I don't like that Google maps often starts with North-East-West-South directions as if I have a compass in front of my eyes. Especially confusing when I'm in a complex parking lot and just trying to get out to a particular main road. I want Left or Right.
But with your phone you do in fact have a compass in front of your eyes.
Tap on the compass icon
I use both. I find google maps 100x better at finding restaurants/activites etc with a way more reliable review system and i enjoy navigating better on apple maps while driving.
Apple shows all the camera 🎥 ticket traps in US. Huge help.
I personally use waze, it also tells me where the cops are and gets updated road info like accidents, traffic, and road closures a lot faster than google maps does
Google does as well
@@David-vr3lf probably depends on location. Google is pretty reliable when it comes to traffic near me
U know Google Maps / Waze does that too right...?
Pete Matheson, This is fantastic! I subscribed because I love it!
Thank you! 🙌🏼
I use both but trying to use AM more. But what I miss - or I just don’t know how to do it- is searching and adding targets along my way. I travel quite often across Germany and I would love to check which fast food for example is next to the highway without zooming in. GM can filter those easily.
Hi Pete, great review on both maps. I love using Google and Waze maps. However, it was confusing hearing you give more thumps up to Apple throughout the video but at the end saying; “clearly Google is the winner?”🤔 Ironically, because of your review I’m going to switch from Google to Apple mapping now knowing all the features from your review. Thanks for sharing.🤓
It is important for people to remember that the features of these apps vary depending on what country you're in.
I'm in Australia, idk about the amount you get in America, but the amount of options to report incidents is less in Google Maps than Waze despite both being owned by the same company now.
Google Maps has only 7 options, while waze has 12 with multiple sub options inside.
Haven’t tested it on both to compare but one thing I find Google is lacking is the information needed for which lane to stay in when on a motorway. You look at the map and it shows go forwards so if you stay in the left lane on some 4 lane motorways that split into 2 lanes you can get stuck and have to come off. Might just me be and maybe need to have the voice activated for more information.
I switched to Apple last year and have tried their app on 2 road trips. It worked fine for a straight shot but searching for a fuel station while on the road was a major pain. It’s less that I prefer Google maps and more that I’ve used it since it kicked Mapquest to the curb so I know all the ins and outs.
I’m an Apple groupie! You can get weather on Apple Maps by zooming in on a location. Maybe google has that too not sure. Love Apple’s spoken directions, gives you plenty of fair warning!
I used to use Apple Maps but I use Google maps now because Google maps has gotten much better with routes. Google maps routes used to be horrible where I live especially in the city but now it’s the same as Apple Maps so I just use Google maps because I like the UI better and it has Spotify integration
Love his content so amazing
Living in LA, I drive everywhere, and with the chaotic highways and mergers of a large city, the ability to get timely voice directions is so so important. It’s the only thing I care about, so Apple Maps is my go to. After several instances of Google failing to tell me I’m turning until I’m literally already at the intersection, moving at a high speed with a ton of other cars surrounding me, so I miss my turn… I’m never turning back unless Google does something to address this
You forgot about the better movement in Apple‘s LookAround and the 3d maps and buildings
Google Maps looks nice and pretty after the UI update
In Paris Apple Maps sometimes has issues with house numbers and sends you to the other side of the road. That was the reason for me to switch back to Google Maps.
I largely agree. The actual driving, especially voice directions, heavily favors Apple. But the routes, live updates, reviews, finding new places, interacting with information, etc. I favor Google. So I’ll plan out just about everything from Google Maps and then click Apple Maps to just get there. I just made the switch a week ago when I kept making wrong turns into exits that were close to each other or forks in the road where Google told me too late.
I had to use Google Maps on a work phone for a government job where I was going to hundreds of houses a day and honestly I had a lot of problems. Either it would put me on the wrong street or the wrong block or sometimes it couldn’t even find the address I was standing in front of. I ended up having to use my own phone with Apple Maps 98% of the time. I think it would be fantastic if Apple were to put their Maps app in the Google Play store.
One more thing is google maps lets you download a map. Not sure if apple does but this is very useful if travelling in old tunnels where you dont get get data or even out in the bush
I use both, Apple Maps for navigation, and Google maps for looking up places, hours, reviews, etc. I find they work best like that. Apple Maps in my experience is wayyy better than Google for navigation, and Google maps just blows Apple Maps out of the water for information abt places. For anyone curious I live in southern Europe but in a major city area, so if you live somewhere more remote this could vary.
I use Apple Maps because I only use map for navigation so I don’t care about the other features. Apple Maps is simply better for giving directions due to more clearly explaining the turns and, like Pete said, giving you the heads up sooner. And in the US it seems most people have iPhones so traffic info seems about equal between Google and Apple. I do wish we could pinch to zoom in and out on CarPlay like we can on Android Auto.
Nice video! 😄
I use both. Apple Maps looks better, traffic lights are marked in my country - that's a big plus. BUT, the most important profit google maps has is the database. To find a small shop, a doctor or an institution is better with google In Germany.
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Apple Maps show all the stop signs and where the traffic lights are. Game changer when you drive in an area you're unfamiliar with. Makes navigation much easier.
Completely agree, Texas, USA.
I find Apple’s voice navigation guidance to be so much more natural. Saying to “turn right at the next traffic light onto [street]” is way nicer than “in 200 metres, turn right onto [street]”. Providing distances can be useful in certain circumstances, and Apple sometimes will, but it’s usually so much easier to comprehend and understand as you’re driving.
Although Google’s public transport is undoubtedly better than Apple’s, I don’t care for either of them. I rather use the Transit app (green and white icon). It’s definitely quality over quantity, being in a limited number of cities, but that number is constantly growing and it provides truly superb public transport navigation.
Great comparison ☺️👍
I very much prefer Apple Maps for the UI and privacy, and I think it has improved a lot in recent years… However, when looking up places, I still go to Google for the reviews. There simply are too few on Apple😑
7:24 You can share guides on Apple Maps too though… Although, people that have access can’t edit the guide.
How about hybrid? I use google map for search business and look for review. Apple map for navigation
So like Apple when driving places because it’s safer and better at getting me places. Plus if I tap my iPhone screen when lock it pop the map up. But when I’m looking up traffic map or looking up a place I love Google.
I would say I generally use Apple Maps when driving and specifically need directions and then use Google Maps any other time. If I’m route planning ahead of time, I almost always use Google Maps.
idk about any other countries but in my country half the locations i searched does not even show up on apple maps even though they exist and are quite big too
You know what I really miss from Apple maps after I switched to Android? The possibility to send those automated SMS messages of my ETA and when I am close by, to a contact. Google maps has real time sharing which I really don't like and I find it "too much" and I have to enable some more permissions so I disable it. SMS is so nice. I googled around with no success , if by any chance anybody has an idea , please drop me a line! Thanks!
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Apple Maps in the US wins for me. It is prettier, it makes it clear where to turn, watch integration, police and red light camera information, etc. it does need much better searching especially outside the US. In Taiwan, it is nearly impossible to find a place using Chinese characters even if you copy and paste it.
Google Maps user: someone remember where we parked. We're in the Itchy lot.
In Australia, Google Maps is dog water. especially in outback where mobile service is very patchy, Apple maps has very up to date street view for my area where google hasn't even gone down the main road. xD All in all Apple Maps is a W here :)
With android auto, you can use your Google assistant to reply to messages or open your garage door. No need to use apps or typing. Just press the button on your steering wheel.
You can do the same with Siri
In my country Apple Maps doesn’t have navigation, so Google Maps ftw, but whenever I travel, Apple Maps takes the win. In NY, I found Apple Maps more accurate than Google with the subway and buses timetables; and, while driving, Apple takes it just because of the “go past this light, then at the next one, turn whichever direction” prompt imo.
Google is boss for building travel lists for sharing with others & editing!great for use in visiting multiple destinations👍🏾
Honestly I don't agree on the public transport part. Apple Maps gave me usually far better recommendations in Taipei, Madrid or even Barcelona you mentioned. It doesn't have real-time transit in Gdańsk (my city) so I can't compare it there, which is a shame because we've had the real-time transit feed for a long time and they could have integrated it.
you definitley can report things on the road, just like waze, at least in the united states, it could be different in europe
I definitely prefer Apple Maps, especially the interface. I personally find it way easier to understand especially when using public transport. With that said, google maps if far ahead when it comes to their overall database. Like some places I can’t find on Apple Maps but it comes right up on google maps. Apple definitely has a lot of improving to do.
I use Apple Maps for navigation mainly because of the integration with Apple Watch. Google maps wins hands down for public transportation.
Nice thing about iPhone is you can simply use both , ususally double check a route I don’t know on both
Hahaha!
Saving your parking location is maybe a feature you don't use, but I think there are a lot of people who do, but of course I can only speak for myself.
country matters too, especially in third world countries you're bound to use google maps cause it just works and most ppl end up buying android phones since iphones are out of reach for most lower middle class folks.
Google Maps has more audience interaction. I can find more reviews and pictures people are taking of places and restaurants and know exactly what to expect before entering. Apple Maps is connected to Yelp and no one goes on Yelp anymore.
Google Maps puts my house halfway down the road from where it is. Apple Maps doesn’t. I used to use android but have been on iPhone for a few years now, slowly moving from Google Maps to Apple Maps (plus Apple Maps shows junctions more accurately I find, I’ve seen several instances where Google will just have 4 blank lines next to each other on the map view whereas Apple Maps will show the actual marking on the road)
One very very big plus with Google maps is availability. Google maps works with most platforms, whereas Apple maps only works with Apple products
Years back i would use google maps but now a days i use Apple Maps. It’s much better here in Chicago for public transportation, driving directions, walking directions, and building layout. Works better with CarPlay too. I do still use google maps for reviews though
How about spotify integration to navigation in google maps
Google’s real time alternative route time comparisons are the main reason I stick with Google Maps. However, I hate that the Google Maps app on CarPlay doesn’t have “alerts only” audio option. It’s on Android Auto!
On smartthings if you put routines your garage would open as you’re getting home 🤷♂️
World of automation is beautiful
About a month ago Apple Maps dropped bus services in Sydney, Australia 😮 forced to use google maps that still have bus services with live updates
Google Maps to look up businesses/reviews/opening times, Apple Maps for everything else
Apple Maps 100%! Much easier to glance at instructions and the integration between it and my calendar and find my makes it a no brainer.
I mostly use Apple Maps to find food while I’m out like “Siri take me to qdoba”
I’ve lived in the same house for 27 years, Google maps still can’t find my house, never had issues with Apple Maps not finding any location that I needed to get to.
I think Google Maps deserved one very significant point for being available on both platforms, wheras Apple Maps is only available on ios.
There are several reasons that keep me away from Apple, but one in particular is clear intention to lock you in on exclusive apps and services.
I usually use Apple Maps or Waze, but one time I wanted to try out Google Maps. I always turn off Tolls no matter what application I use. When I used Google Maps and turned off Tolls, it took me straight through a Toll and got the invoice about a week later. 👎🏽
This is an interesting review because in the real world, Google Maps is miles ahead of Apple Maps and anyone who really denies that is not actually using it in their everyday life...
Googles street view is brilliant and invaluble in my job if i need to find something more specific like a house etc. However i find Here maps better routes along with apple. Also it would be great if google could integrate W3W locations.
Appels aesthetic is great but at an app thats more likely a tool I rather prefer functionality over aesthetic
Google Maps it is for us here in the Netherlands. There has been no cycle routes on apple maps wich i find so weird😮
Right now, my choice is Waze. Apple Maps is mostly useless in many countries, while Google Maps now have GPS lag bug (both on iOS and Android) that makes it useless as turn-by-turn nav.
I’ve used them both and prefer Apple Maps myself!!!
Which case are you using for the iPhone? 3:37
Apple maps is not working for me. It is always showing that there is no dirctions every time!!!
How can I fix it??
For me Google maps it is a bit more accurate as per my experience. I really like using it😊😊
I love my iPhone but I love using Google Maps and CZcams too.
I wish we could get Google Maps with Apple Maps directions/instructions
Yeah i use google maps on my iPhone since days one.
I’m and American living and working in Germany. I travel everyday for work and Apple Maps is what I use. Google maps gets confused by the buildings and almost always shows me on the wrong street.
I like Apple Maps but too often does it give me directions for turns where turns aren’t allowed.
From how it looks like, I like Apple Maps a lot more. It looks cleaner in my opinion. Unfortunately I sometimes don’t have the address I am looking for (in Germany ) in Apple Maps. However, I still prefer Apple Maps
I use transit app for metro transit
You missed the feature where Apple Maps can show live prices across all installed ride share apps directly within the app