Comparing the two navigation apps to help you pick the right one for Philippines.
| Google Maps | Waze | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The most reliable navigation app in the Philippines with good coverage of islands, roads, and ferry terminals. | Community-powered navigation especially useful in Metro Manila and Cebu for real-time traffic and road hazard alerts. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Download offline maps for each island or region. Mobile signal is unreliable outside urban areas. | Waze's local community is highly active in Manila. Knows about closures minutes before Google Maps. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Google Maps for navigation in Philippines. Download offline maps for each island or region. Mobile signal is unreliable outside urban areas.
