Waze AlternativesOnly apps categorised as GPS Navigation Services for Apple Watch

Waze is not available for Apple Watch but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Apple Watch GPS Navigation Service alternative is Google Maps, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Waze and six of them are GPS Navigation Services available for Apple Watch so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apple Watch GPS Navigation Service alternatives to Waze are Magic Earth, Apple Maps, Yandex Maps and Sygic GPS Navigation.

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Waze alternatives page was last updated Apr 3, 2025
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  1. Google Maps icon

    Google Maps

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    Explore the world with Google Maps using real-time traffic data, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for cycling, hiking, and public transport across various platforms, available offline with voice-guided alerts.

    163 Google Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Google Maps screenshot 1

    Top Google Maps Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Route Planning
    4.  Public Transportation
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Apps with Offline Map
    7.  Cycling
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  Voice Navigation
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Hiking Maps

    Google Maps VS Waze

     
    Comments about Google Maps as an Alternative to Waze
    Guest
    Negative Nov 6, 2016
    8

    Google Maps is missing the ability to report incidents, and the ability to show/report police locations.

    Guest
    Negative May 31, 2017
    8

    Google maps does not have the 'community' features of Waze - Adding blocked roads, problems with traffic speed, police locations, etc.

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    • Some users think Google Maps is a great Waze alternative, some don't.

    • Google Maps is the most popular Web-based alternative to Waze.

    • Google Maps is Freemium and ProprietaryWaze is Free and Proprietary
  2. Magic Earth icon

    Magic Earth

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    Navigation app featuring offline maps for 233 regions, OpenStreetMap data, multi-mode routes for driving, biking, hiking, public transit, real-time traffic info, detailed route and transit data, privacy focus, 2D/3D/Satellite views, and speed alerts.

    39 Magic Earth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Magic Earth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Online navigation with OSM data
    4.  GPS Navigation
    5.  Apps with Offline Map
    6.  Advanced Driver Assistance
    7. Wikipedia icon  Wikipedia integration
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Voice Navigation
    10.  Carplay Integration
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Works Offline

    Magic Earth VS Waze

     
    Comments about Magic Earth as an Alternative to Waze
    Hermann
    Positive Jul 7, 2022
    1

    it has live traffic and the possibility to report road blocks and other live traffic related occurrences.

    Paul
    Positive Feb 8, 2023
    0

    Really good map and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap, but I prefer Organic Maps.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Magic Earth is a great Waze alternative.

    • Magic Earth is Free and ProprietaryWaze is also Free and Proprietary
    • Magic Earth is Privacy focusedWaze is not according to our users
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    Apple Maps

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    Navigate with voice-guidance and real-time transit data. Enjoy detailed traffic updates, 3D city exploration with Look Around and Flyover, and access indoor maps of public places, syncing across devices, and using CarPlay. Rated places with guides support seamless city exploration.

    128 Apple Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Car Play
    Apple Maps screenshot 1

    Top Apple Maps Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Points of Interest (POI)
    3. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    4.  Carplay Integration
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Nearby Search
    8.  Cycling
    9.  Voice Navigation
    10.  Real-time traffic
    11. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration

    Apple Maps VS Waze

     
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    Yandex Maps

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    Yandex.Maps gives you access to maps of over 1800 cities and towns right in your pocket. Find addresses and companies. Plan your journeys in a car or on public transport taking current traffic conditions into account.

    65 Yandex Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Yandex Maps Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Real-time traffic
    4.  Apps with Offline Map
    5.  Police location

    Yandex Maps VS Waze

     
  6. Sygic GPS Navigation icon

    Sygic GPS Navigation

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    Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps is the most advanced GPS navigation app with 3D offline maps from TomTom, accurate door-to-door voice guided navigation and free map updates.

    49 Sygic GPS Navigation alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Sygic GPS Navigation Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Voice Navigation
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Points of Interest (POI)
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Real-time traffic
    7.  Relative Paths
    8.  Apps with Offline Map
    9.  Pop up screens in higways

    Sygic GPS Navigation VS Waze

     
    Comments about Sygic GPS Navigation as an Alternative to Waze
    Guest
    Positive Aug 5, 2018
    1

    In highways show a pop up screen with the next lane, is a very useful feature.

    Guest
    Positive May 27, 2018
    0

    Ability to download maps ahead of time and get offline routing - also can flip phone up at night and have it reflect off windscreen for heads up display.

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    • Most users think Sygic GPS Navigation is a great Waze alternative.

    • Sygic GPS Navigation is Freemium and ProprietaryWaze is Free and Proprietary
  7. ETA - GPS & Maps icon

    ETA - GPS & Maps

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    ETA instantly shows travel time (including support for driving, public transit*, cycling* and walking) to your favourite places. When driving, ETA also supplies traffic information that details any delays on your route.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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    ETA - GPS & Maps Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Public Transportation
    3.  Real-time traffic
    4.  iOS widget

    ETA - GPS & Maps VS Waze

     
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