Whether you’re driving for a rideshare app or heading somewhere when you’re off the clock, getting the right directions is an absolute must. For many drivers, choosing the best navigation app comes down to a tough choice between two top contenders: Waze vs. Google Maps.
So, what is the difference between Google map and Waze map?
Compare to Waze Map; Google (set Waze Default Map) is providing features to save the offline MAP for the cities or a particular area you like. Google lets you save up to 20 offline maps for 30 days period.
Although Waze doesn’t offer a built-in map downloading or offline maps functionality, there is an easy workaround to use Waze offline. It’s worth mentioning that without using the internet, the Waze app won’t provide you the updated traffic data and updates for your selected route.
What is Waze?
Google purchased Waze in 2013 and developed it as a separate community-based GPS navigation app with several real-time, crowd-sourced social networking features.
Now click on the Settings gear icon (top-right corner) to access Waze application settings. Under Advanced Settings, tap on Display & map. Scroll down the Display & map settings and open Data Transfer. Ensure the feature to Download Traffic info is enabled.
– Improved battery life – Bug fixes Waze is a fun, community based mapping, traffic & navigation app. With millions of drivers from across the globe joining forces to outsmart traffic, save time, fuel money, and improve daily commuting for all.
Can you use Waze for public transit?
The point of Waze is to redirect you as a driver whenever it sees a faster route round obstacles, but obviously you don’t have that luxury on public transit because you’re not the one driving. So you’re going to have to use Google Maps. Google Maps has support for public transportation, walking and cycling.
But if you’re not driving a car or motorbike, Waze is completely useless. It has a very narrow use-case, which is a void Google Maps fills very easily.