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Split household. Apple Maps in Carplay is garbage in the default layout, zoom level, and way it organizes the screen while driving compared to AndroidAuto + Map

Split household. Apple Maps in Carplay is garbage in the default layout, zoom level, and way it organizes the screen while driving compared to AndroidAuto + Maps. When searching for information about when something is open, etc, Maps is leagues better. Like others have mentioned, I like the lighter 'tone' of Apple Maps directions compared to google. 1) Google maps, 2) Waze, 3) Apple Maps.

tshaddox 4y ago
I wonder if that depends heavily on the particular CarPlay display and implementation. My car has a fairly large portrait display and Apple Maps is vastly more readable at a glance (and IMO aesthetically pleasing) than Google Maps via CarPlay. Also, Apple Maps is able to put the next turn information on my instrument cluster, which is perhaps a CarPlay API that Apple doesn't give third-party CarPlay navigation apps.
- buttersbrian 4y ago
  Quite possible. We use both in our 2021 Forrester, and Carplay gives very little space in the view to the maps. Google use to keep maps very 'simple', but Apple does the simple much better (aesthetically). The moment you need to dig in, Apple maps fails me. Finding Locations (via voice while driving or otherwise), hours of operation, or traffic theres no comparison. Also, walking mode and public transportation is great on Google Maps. Had some trouble in Chicago with wife's apple maps doing either on multiple occasions. One thing to note though -- IPhones have great gps stability. My wife's iphone often does a better job with gps and that can kill the whole app experience before you get started especially in a new location or a dense urban area with tall buildings etc.
  - tshaddox 4y ago
    I have a 2020 Outback with the tall 11.6 inch screen. I'm not familiar with the options on other models or model years. I totally agree with everything else you said, except that Apple's traffic info seems reliable (granted, I'm in the Bay Area). I only use Apple Maps for in-car navigation and for storing my own lists.
    - buttersbrian 4y ago
      My wife wanted the outback for that screen alone. A screen that large would probably make me feel less annoyed by the cramped maps in the dashboard mode. Oh, I totally agree that Apple's traffic is solid. Google Maps seems more responsive to traffic. I will see Speed traps, bad traffic, etc come and go quicker on gMaps than Apple -- completely non scientific observations. YMMV
- jeffbee 4y ago
  That's interesting because in my car (a Honda) it is Android Auto which puts navigation info on the instrument cluster while CarPlay does not, with either Apple or Google maps.

tshaddox 4y ago

I wonder if that depends heavily on the particular CarPlay display and implementation. My car has a fairly large portrait display and Apple Maps is vastly more readable at a glance (and IMO aesthetically pleasing) than Google Maps via CarPlay. Also, Apple Maps is able to put the next turn information on my instrument cluster, which is perhaps a CarPlay API that Apple doesn't give third-party CarPlay navigation apps.

buttersbrian 4y ago
Quite possible. We use both in our 2021 Forrester, and Carplay gives very little space in the view to the maps. Google use to keep maps very 'simple', but Apple does the simple much better (aesthetically). The moment you need to dig in, Apple maps fails me. Finding Locations (via voice while driving or otherwise), hours of operation, or traffic theres no comparison. Also, walking mode and public transportation is great on Google Maps. Had some trouble in Chicago with wife's apple maps doing either on multiple occasions. One thing to note though -- IPhones have great gps stability. My wife's iphone often does a better job with gps and that can kill the whole app experience before you get started especially in a new location or a dense urban area with tall buildings etc.
- tshaddox 4y ago
  I have a 2020 Outback with the tall 11.6 inch screen. I'm not familiar with the options on other models or model years. I totally agree with everything else you said, except that Apple's traffic info seems reliable (granted, I'm in the Bay Area). I only use Apple Maps for in-car navigation and for storing my own lists.
  - buttersbrian 4y ago
    My wife wanted the outback for that screen alone. A screen that large would probably make me feel less annoyed by the cramped maps in the dashboard mode. Oh, I totally agree that Apple's traffic is solid. Google Maps seems more responsive to traffic. I will see Speed traps, bad traffic, etc come and go quicker on gMaps than Apple -- completely non scientific observations. YMMV
jeffbee 4y ago
That's interesting because in my car (a Honda) it is Android Auto which puts navigation info on the instrument cluster while CarPlay does not, with either Apple or Google maps.