Google purchased Waze in 2013, so the same company owns them. However, many still prefer Waze because it offers more real-time data and user-generated content. It is also fun to use because you can see other drivers. And because of Waze’s interactive UI, many users find it easy to spot police officers, speed traps, and many other things that Google Maps doesn’t show as clearly (if at all). However, Waze is only a traffic app—its sole purpose is to get from point A to point B. Google Maps shows you entertainment, gas stations, food, and other places before you even route.