Google Maps 和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)是两个最大的导航应用程序(navigation apps)，两者非常相似——也许是因为它们都归Google所有。但是，尽管它们有相似之处，但它们之间存在一些主要差异，可以帮助您确定哪个导航应用程序(navigation app)更适合您。
在本文中，我们将介绍Waze与Google Maps之间的主要区别，以及每个应用程序的优势。阅读本文后，您将确切知道哪种导航应用程序适合您的需求和驾驶风格。
Waze 和 Google 地图(Are Waze and Google Maps Available)在哪些平台上可用？
谷歌地图和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)都可以在Android 和 iOS(Android and iOS)上使用。它们还与Apple CarPlay 和 Android Auto(Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)兼容。因此，无论您的设备或汽车(device or car)如何，您都可以使用任一应用程序。
谷歌地图和位智(Google Maps and Waze)也都可以通过浏览器来规划路线，并且可以将这些路线直接发送到您的手机。
位智和谷歌地图如何规划您的路线(Do Waze and Google Maps Plan Your Route)？
Google Maps 和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)都是可靠的导航应用程序(navigation apps)，可以轻松带您到达目的地。但是，它们以稍微不同的方式进行操作，这些细微差别会改变您获得的路线。您是否(Whether)喜欢其中一种很大程度上取决于您的驾驶风格。
谷歌地图(Google Maps)有几个选项可以改变它给你的路线。默认情况下，它会以最快的方式向您发送路线，并且仅在交通状况特别糟糕或危险阻挡道路时更改路线。但是，它是相当可定制的，设置允许您添加条件，例如避开收费站和高速公路。
您还可以设置谷歌地图(Google Maps)，带您走最省油的路线。使用来自国家可再生能源实验室(National Renewable Energy Laboratory)的数据，谷歌地图(Google Maps)可以根据当地平均值计算您的燃油效率(fuel efficiency)，并帮助您成为更环保的驾驶员。
另一方面，Waze似乎更关心ETA。Waze用户指出，它在避免流量方面更具侵略性。通常(Often)，Waze会引导您通过小路或“奇怪”的路线以避免耗时的交通，重点关注ETA而非其他一切。
也许正因为如此，Waze还具有一些可自定义的设置，包括要求它避开未铺砌的道路或困难的十字路口。根据您的位置，这可能非常有用，因为众所周知， Waze会告诉人们采取非常有趣的路线。
但是请记住，如果没有流量或数据有限，这两个应用程序都可能会向您发送确切的路线。
位智与谷歌地图：多功能性
如果您乘坐公共交通工具、步行或骑自行车，谷歌地图(Google Maps)是您在两者中唯一的选择。
谷歌地图(Google Maps)拥有数十个国家的完整公共交通时刻表和地图。它还可以无缝组合传输类型。如果您需要乘公共汽车上班，但在服务之间需要步行 - 这完全没有问题。
更令人印象深刻的是，谷歌地图(Google Maps)能够包含有关自行车和电动滑板车租赁以及一些拼车服务的信息，具体取决于位置。
相比之下，Waze仅支持三种类型的车辆：私家车、出租车或摩托车。因此，在多功能性方面，谷歌地图(Google Maps)无疑是赢家。
应用程序设计
谷歌地图和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)有完全不同的界面和设计。它们的差异反映了它们的不同目的——Waze旨在让您在汽车中尽快到达您的位置，而Google 地图(Google Maps)的设计目的远不止于此。
谷歌地图(Google Maps)具有传统GPS的外观。它具有 2D 简化视图、卫星视图(satellite view)或地形视图，并且每个都可以自定义以包含各种地图详细信息。相比之下，Waze更加简约，略带卡通色彩。
两个应用程序都以类似的方式显示地图数据。(display map)当您放大时，会显示更多数据（如街道名称、位置名称和较小的道路）。这两个应用程序还显示指南针，并可以显示速度计。
此外，谷歌地图和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)在导航时非常相似。它们既能最大限度地减少屏幕上的信息，又能显示您的位置、交通数据、限速和道路危险。有趣的是，默认情况下，Waze还会将附近的其他Waze用户显示为小表情符号。这是一种可爱的感觉，但似乎在很大程度上是不必要的。
位智与谷歌地图(Waze Vs Google Maps)：哪个广告更糟糕(Which Has Worse Advertising)？
Google 地图和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze display advertisements)在应用内显示广告和付费内容。不同之处在于它们的显示方式。
谷歌地图(Google Maps)会显示一些不起眼的横幅广告，这些广告大多在您搜索或点击某个位置时出现。它还具有付费“推广 Pin 图”（显示公司徽标(company logo)）和各种其他功能，使企业在应用程序上更加可见，包括可定制的业务页面。
位智广告通常更具侵略性。当您停止驾驶时，它们会显示为大横幅，然后在您再次开始移动时消失。这些广告是基于位置的，这意味着您可能会看到附近商家的内容。
一些用户抱怨驾驶时会出现Waze广告，他们必须将其滑开才能看到下一个转弯，这会干扰和分散驾驶员的注意力。重要的是要注意这是一个错误，对于大多数用户来说不应该是这种情况。
谷歌地图或 Waze 更擅长(Google Maps or Waze Better)寻找位置(Finding Locations)吗？
谷歌地图和位智(Google Maps and Waze)同样擅长使用搜索栏(search bar)找到您要寻找的东西。两者都将显示某种类型的最近位置，但Waze的选项较少，并且仅在您询问时才显示位置。谷歌地图(Google Maps)会不断显示附近的所有位置，并且有更多类别可供选择，让您更容易找到所需内容。
Waze设计简单得多(simpler design)，通常显示的有关您附近位置和企业的信息比Google 地图(Google Maps)少。当你选择一个地方——比如你当地的麦当劳——谷歌地图(McDonalds – Google Maps)会为你提供包括开放时间、网站、电话号码(phone number)、评论、繁忙程度等信息。相比之下，Waze通常只显示业务的简要描述、网址(web address)或什么都不显示。
Google Maps 和 Waze(Google Maps and Waze)都具有离线GPS模式，但Google Maps具有更多功能，允许您将整个区域下载到手机。
交通和道路危险
谷歌地图和 Waze 显示的流量(Google Maps and Waze display traffic)非常相似。两者都会根据流量水平显示红线或黄线，并且如果流量很大，两者都会提供替代路线（尽管Waze会比(Waze)Google快得多）。两者都可以显示相同的信息，包括道路工程、事故、状况和测速摄像头。大部分信息来自用户报告，尤其是Waze。
在显示危险和其他路况方面，Waze似乎是赢家。Waze以非常清晰、易于查看的图标显示这些危险。这在规划路线（并避免使用测速相机）时非常有用。
总之：
- 这两个应用程序都考虑了交通(account traffic)、危险（包括事故）、警察陷阱、道路阻塞和天气状况，但Waze以更清晰的方式显示这些。
- Waze 更侧重于ETA，而Google Maps则提供最全能的高效路线。
- Waze仅适用于汽车/摩托车，而Google Maps具有步行、骑自行车和公共交通的模式，并且可以将它们组合成一条路线。
- 位智和谷歌地图(Waze and Google Maps)都非常擅长寻找位置，但谷歌地图(Google Maps)提供了更多关于它们的信息。
- 与Waze(Waze)相比，广告对Google 地图(Google Maps)的干扰更少。
- 谷歌地图(Google Maps)提供了更多关于位置和企业的信息。
那么，哪个(Which)更好：位智或谷歌地图(Waze or Google Maps)？
无论您使用这两个导航应用程序中的哪一个，您都会从 A 到 B。差异在很大程度上取决于偏好。
如果您想尽快到达目的地并且只使用汽车或摩托车(car or motorbike)？使用位智(Use Waze)。如果您想了解更多的位置信息(location information)，请乘坐公共交通工具，并且不介意(t mind)多花几分钟的时间吗？使用谷歌地图(Use Google Maps)。如果您不喜欢任何一个，请查看一些替代方案！
你喜欢哪个？请在下面的评论中告诉我们。
Waze vs. Google Maps: Which One Is Better Overall?
Google Maps and Waze are two of the biggest navigation apps, and both arе very similar – perhaps because they’re both owned bу Goоgle. But despite their similarities, thеre are some mаjor differences betweеn them that can help уou decide which navigation app is better for you.
In this article, we’ll cover the main differences between Waze vs. Google Maps, as well as where each app excels. After reading this article, you’ll know exactly which navigation app suits your needs and driving style.
What Are Waze and Google Maps Available On?
Both Google Maps and Waze are available on Android and iOS. They are also both compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. So, regardless of your device or car, you’ll be able to use either app.
Google Maps and Waze are also both available via browser to plan routes and can send these routes directly to your phone.
How Do Waze and Google Maps Plan Your Route?
Google Maps and Waze are both reliable navigation apps and will easily get you to your destination. However, they do it in slightly different ways, and these nuances can change which routes you get. Whether you prefer one or the other largely depends on your driving style.
Google Maps has several options that can alter the route it gives you. By default, it will send you the quickest way and alter the route only if traffic is particularly bad or if hazards block the way. But, it is fairly customizable with settings that allow you to add conditions such as avoiding tolls and highways.
You can also set Google Maps to take you on the most fuel-efficient route. Using data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Google Maps can calculate your fuel efficiency based on local averages and help you be a more carbon-friendly driver.
On the other hand, Waze appears to be much more concerned with ETA. Waze users note that it’s far more aggressive in avoiding traffic. Often, Waze sends you through side roads or “weird” routes to avoid time-consuming traffic, focusing on the ETA over everything else.
Perhaps because of this, Waze also features some customizable settings including asking it to avoid unpaved roads or difficult intersections. This can be very helpful depending on your location, as Waze is known to tell people to take very interesting routes.
Keep in mind, though, that if there’s no traffic or limited data, both apps are likely to send you on the exact route.
Waze Vs Google Maps: Versatility
If you’re driving by public transport, walking, or using a bicycle, Google Maps is your only option out of the two.
Google Maps has a complete repertoire of public transport timetables and maps for dozens of countries. It can also combine transport types seamlessly. If you need to catch the bus to work but there’s some walking involved between services – that’s no problem at all.
Even more impressively, Google Maps is able to include information about bike and e-scooter rentals and some ride-sharing services, depending on the location.
In contrast, Waze only offers support for three types of vehicles: private car, taxi, or motorcycle. So, when it comes to versatility, Google Maps is the clear winner.
App Design
Google Maps and Waze have quite different interfaces and designs. Their differences reflect their different purposes – Waze is designed to get you to your location as fast as possible in a car, whereas Google Maps is designed to do much more than that.
Google Maps has the look of a traditional GPS. It features a 2D simplified view, satellite view, or terrain view, and each can be customized to include various map details. In contrast, Waze is much more minimalist and slightly cartoonish.
Both apps display map data similarly. As you zoom in, more data is represented (like street names, location names, and smaller roads). Both apps also display a compass and can display a speedometer.
Further, both Google Maps and Waze are very similar while navigating. They both minimize the information on-screen and show your location, traffic data, speed limits, and road hazards. Interestingly, by default, Waze also displays other nearby Waze-users as little emoticons. This is a cute touch, but seems largely unnecessary.
Waze Vs Google Maps: Which Has Worse Advertising?
Google Maps and Waze display advertisements and paid content in-app. The difference is in how they display them.
Google Maps displays a few nondescript banner ads, and these mostly appear when you search for or click on a location. It also features paid “Promoted Pins” (which display the company logo) and various other features for businesses to be more visible on the app, including customizable business pages.
Waze advertisements are generally much more aggressive. They appear as large banners when you stop driving then disappear when you start moving again. These ads are location-based, meaning you’re likely to see content for nearby businesses.
Some users complain that Waze advertisements appear while driving and that they have to swipe them away to see their next turn, which is intruding and distracting to the driver. It’s important to note that this is a bug, and shouldn’t be the case for most users.
Is Google Maps or Waze Better At Finding Locations?
Both Google Maps and Waze are equally good at finding what you’re looking for using their search bar. Both will show the closest locations of a certain type, but Waze has fewer options and only shows the locations once you ask. Google Maps has all nearby locations constantly displayed and has far more categories to choose from, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.
Waze, with its much simpler design, often displays less information about locations and businesses near you than Google Maps. When you select a place – say your local McDonalds – Google Maps will provide you with information including opening hours, website, phone number, reviews, how busy it is, and more. In contrast, Waze often only shows a brief description of the business, a web address, or nothing at all.
Google Maps and Waze both feature offline GPS modes, though Google Maps has more functionality with this, allowing you to download entire areas to your phone.
Traffic and Road Hazards
Google Maps and Waze display traffic very similarly. Both show a red or yellow line depending on the level of traffic, and both offer alternative routes if the traffic is heavy (though Waze will do this much faster than Google). Both can display the same information, including roadworks, accidents, conditions, and speed cameras. Much of this information comes from user reports, especially for Waze.
When it comes to displaying the hazards and other road conditions, Waze seems to be the winner. Waze shows these hazards in very clear, easy-to-see icons. This is extremely helpful when planning a route (and avoiding speed cameras).
In summary:
- Both apps take into account traffic, hazards (including accidents), police traps, blocked roads, and weather conditions, but Waze displays these in a clearer way.
- Waze focuses more on ETA, while Google Maps provides the most all-around efficient route.
- Waze is for cars/motorcycles only, while Google Maps has modes for walking, cycling, and public transport, and can combine them into one route.
- Both Waze and Google Maps are excellent at finding locations, but Google Maps gives more information about them.
- Advertising is less intrusive on Google Maps than Waze.
- Google Maps provides much more information about locations and businesses.
So, Which Is Better: Waze or Google Maps?
No matter which of these two navigation apps you use, you’re going to get from A to B. The differences largely depend on preference.
If you want to get to your destination as quickly as possible and you only use a car or motorbike? Use Waze. If you want more location information, take public transport, and don’t mind a few extra minutes in traffic? Use Google Maps. If you don’t like either, check out some of the alternatives!
Which do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
