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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
by 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 agoI 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 agoMy 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