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Apple Maps vs Waze: catalog facts
Apple Maps	Waze
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: Drivers who want routes that react to live traffic
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free Free to use.
macOS, iOS, Web	iOS
Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration All 4 strengths for Apple Maps Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration Web version for use from any browser Guides and place recommendations	Routes based on live traffic conditions Road condition updates reported by other drivers All 3 strengths for Waze Routes based on live traffic conditions Road condition updates reported by other drivers Free to use
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Depends on a data connection for live traffic Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Maps maps.apple.com apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-maps/id915056765 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Waze waze.com apps.apple.com/us/app/waze-navigation-live-traffic/id323229… Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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