
Waze
Maps & Navigation
4.6 (340M) 340M 4+

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About this app

Name
Waze

Category
Maps & Navigation

Price
Free

Safety
100% Safe

Developer
Waze

Version
4.98.0.1

Target
Casual Drivers

Update
2025.06.19
Core Features
Real-time Traffic Updates
Waze offers up-to-the-minute traffic information from users on the road. By leveraging community-sourced data, it helps users avoid congestion and find the fastest routes available.
User-contributed Alerts
Users can report accidents, police presence, road hazards, and other incidents directly, which benefit all drivers. This collaborative approach enhances route planning based on real conditions.
Intuitive Voice Navigation
Waze provides clear voice instructions for navigation, allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road. The app's audio prompts enhance the navigation experience without distraction.
Social Features
Waze incorporates social elements, letting users share their drive with friends and coordinate arrival times. This makes it easier to plan trips and meet-ups with others.
Integration with Points of Interest
Waze integrates various points of interest, such as gas stations, restaurants, and stores, providing users with options for stops along their route, complete with user ratings and prices.
Pros
Community-driven
The app’s reliance on real user data creates a highly accurate navigation experience, helping to adapt routes based on current traffic conditions.
Free of Charge
Waze is completely free to use, making advanced GPS navigation accessible to everyone, without hidden costs or subscription fees.
Frequent Updates
Waze is continuously updated by active users, ensuring that the app reflects the latest road changes, closures, and incidents, providing a reliable experience.
Cons
Data Consumption
Using Waze might drain significant mobile data due to real-time updates and background processes, which can be an issue for users with limited data plans.
Unpredictable Routing
While Waze excels at finding the quickest routes, it may sometimes suggest less conventional paths, which could be confusing or undesirable for some users.
Battery Drain
The app’s continuous GPS tracking can lead to faster battery consumption, particularly during longer trips without access to charging facilities.
Price
Free Version
Waze is entirely free to use, providing comprehensive navigation and traffic updates without any cost.
In-app Advertising
Waze includes ads for businesses and services, which are displayed occasionally but do not interfere heavily with the navigation experience.
Ratings


340M votes
5 80%
4 10%
3 5%
2 3%
1 2%
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