Navigating city streets is never too easy for drivers. Traffic and sudden road maintenance can create problems and slow down our daily life. It is obviously necessary to have a navigator that takes us to our destination as quickly as possible.
In the past, there were browsers external to cars, such as TomTom. But today applications have taken over. There are mainly two big giants that handle this need. Namely Waze et Google Maps. Both are owned by Google but are distinct in some ways. And today, 70% of drivers say they prefer the latter to Waze.
Between the two, the hearts of the drivers swing
Waze and Google Maps are undoubtedly two of the most well-known and loved navigation applications. Both owned by Googlehowever, they have somewhat different characteristics, which makes them suitable for very different types of drivers.
To begin with, for example, Waze is an application that has one of its main peculiarities in the community. The drivers self-report accidents, traffic situations, speed camerasetc. And so they do it in real time. Which makes navigation strongly influenced by what the community puts forward. .
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Google Maps, on the other hand, is a completely traditional map navigation app. Less community, it still offers drivers the possibility to report accidents or busy roads. But, it mainly provides information that it draws from other Google applications. But those aren’t the only differences between the two apps.
While Waze was the darling of drivers in recent yearss, it seems that the tide is turning.
A recent 2024 survey reveals, in fact, a surprising change in driver preferences. This American study shows, in fact, that Google Maps is now the application that users favor to dodge radars, surpassing Waze and Apple Maps.
-This trend raises questions about the reasons for this preference. And the implications for developers applications and drivers.
70% of users prefer Google Mas
According to the investigation, that Newsly relayed, Google Maps is today the preferred choice of 70% of drivers to avoid speed cameras. So she leaves Waze with 27% and Apple Plans with 25%.
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Why this craze on Google Maps? This application benefits from an intuitive and familiar interface. Which therefore appeals to many drivers.
Additionally, the Google navigation app offers regular updates and smooth integration with other Google services. That’s who increases its popularity with drivers loyal to Google.
As for the signaling of fixed speed cameras, it is automatic. While for mobiles, it gives drivers the opportunity to signal their presence. And then add it to the navigation route.
Google Maps provides useful information about businesses. Opening and closing hours, menus in the case of restaurants, hotel prices, telephone numbers, direct booking of hotels and restaurantsspecial offers, etc. Soon, taking advantage of the information that drivers send, often in the form of photos, Google Maps will also improve the database relating to restaurant menus. On the other hand, waze does not offer these possibilities.
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