Which free navigation apps are the most reliable?
Maps & Navigation AppsNamed in 6 of 6 answers
#1
100.0
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Brand profile
A web mapping service developed by Google, launched in 2005, offering navigation, satellite imagery, and street views.
29 questions · 22 categories · As of Nov 12, 2026
| Categories | Category rank | Questions | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps & Navigation Apps | #1of 85 | 6 | 400.8 |
| Lifestyle & Utility | #4of 611 | 1 | 28.0 |
| Plumbers | #9of 36 | 1 | 64.4 |
| EV Charging Services | #11of 56 | 1 | 51.5 |
| Photography Studios | #16of 52 | 1 | 32.3 |
| Travel Agencies & Booking Platforms | #29of 150 | 1 | 72.9 |
| Electricians | #33of 56 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Remodeling & Interior Contractors | #34of 113 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Auto Repair Shops | #39of 85 | 2 | 15.6 |
| Travel & Transportation | #45of 881 | 1 | 54.6 |
| Fence Companies | #49of 65 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Hair Salons | #50of 68 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Urgent Care Clinics | #54of 88 | 1 | 10.8 |
| House Painters | #56of 72 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Pet Grooming Services | #56of 72 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Florists | #64of 73 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Workers' Compensation Lawyers | #71of 84 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Software & Digital Products | #92of 7,011 | 2 | 43.5 |
| National Parks | #105of 114 | 1 | 5.4 |
| Wearables & Smartwatches | #124of 152 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Veterinary Clinics | #145of 158 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Sports & Recreation | #265of 334 | 1 | 6.2 |
Brands named in the same answers as Google Maps in the last four weeks, counted in answers.
| Brand | Answers naming the brand | Named alongside |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | 38 | Waze (32), Apple Maps (31), HERE WeGo (17) |
| Waze | 33 | Google Maps (32), Apple Maps (27), HERE WeGo (17) |
| Apple Maps | 32 | Google Maps (31), Waze (27), HERE WeGo (18) |
| AllTrails | 13 | Gaia GPS (10), Organic Maps (8), Apple Maps (7) |
| Citymapper | 13 | Apple Maps (12), Google Maps (12), HERE WeGo (7) |
| Gaia GPS | 10 | AllTrails (10), Organic Maps (7), onX Backcountry (4) |
| GasBuddy | 7 | Upside (6), Waze (6), Google Maps (5) |
| HERE WeGo | 18 | Apple Maps (18), Waze (17), Google Maps (17) |
| Trucker Path | 6 | Sygic Truck (6), CoPilot (5), Hammer (truck GPS app) (5) |
| Transit | 7 | Citymapper (6), Apple Maps (6), Google Maps (6) |
| Upside | 6 | Waze (6), GasBuddy (6), Google Maps (5) |
| Sygic Truck | 7 | CoPilot (6), Trucker Path (6), Hammer (truck GPS app) (5) |
| Organic Maps | 12 | AllTrails (8), Apple Maps (7), Gaia GPS (7) |
| Moovit | 6 | Citymapper (6), Apple Maps (5), Google Maps (5) |
| CoPilot | 6 | Sygic Truck (6), Trucker Path (5), Hammer (truck GPS app) (4) |
| Hammer (truck GPS app) | 5 | Trucker Path (5), Sygic Truck (5), CoPilot (4) |
| OsmAnd | 9 | Apple Maps (8), Waze (8), Google Maps (8) |
| Komoot | 6 | AllTrails (4), Citymapper (3), HERE WeGo (3) |
| TruckMap | 4 | Hammer (truck GPS app) (4), Trucker Path (4), Sygic Truck (4) |
| onX Backcountry | 4 | AllTrails (4), Gaia GPS (4), Organic Maps (3) |
| MAPS.ME | 6 | Apple Maps (6), Waze (6), Google Maps (6) |
| Avenza Maps | 5 | CalTopo (4), Komoot (3), AllTrails (3) |
| Gas Guru | 3 | Upside (3), Waze (3), Google Maps (3) |
| The Official MTA App | 3 | Citymapper (3), Moovit (3), Apple Maps (3) |
| Sygic | 6 | HERE WeGo (6), Apple Maps (6), Waze (6) |
| TomTom GO | 5 | Apple Maps (5), Waze (5), Google Maps (5) |
| CalTopo | 4 | Avenza Maps (4), Komoot (2), AllTrails (2) |
| MapFactor Navigator | 2 | HERE WeGo (2), Apple Maps (2), Waze (2) |
| Earnify | 1 | Upside (1), Gas Guru (1), Waze (1) |
| Exxon Mobil Rewards+ | 2 | Upside (2), Waze (2), Google Maps (2) |
Sites the answers naming this brand cited in the last four weeks. Counts are citing answers.
| Rank | Source | Citing answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | support.google.com | 13 |
| 2 | reddit.com | 11 |
| 3 | youtube.com | 11 |
| 4 | pcmag.com | 9 |
| 5 | angi.com | 8 |
| 6 | apps.apple.com | 7 |
| 7 | support.apple.com | 7 |
| 8 | thumbtack.com | 6 |
| 9 | maps.google.com | 5 |
| 10 | instagram.com | 4 |
For the brand's best questions: of each surface's 1 answers, how many named it.
| Questions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1What are the best maps and navigation apps? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2Which free navigation apps are the most reliable? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3Which navigation apps are best for avoiding traffic while driving? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4What are the best travel apps? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5What are the best apps for public transit? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6Which websites are best for finding a plumber? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 7What are the best transportation services for travelers? | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8What are the best apps for finding EV chargers? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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