6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay

You would think that Maps would be the same regardless of your phone’s brand, but there are some differences between the Android Auto and CarPlay experiences. 6 Google Maps features that work better on Android Auto vs. CarPlay. CarPlay I tested Google Maps on both systems in the same car, and Android Auto made several everyday navigation tasks noticeably easier.

I performed identical searches, route changes and simple navigation tasks back to back on both systems using the same infotainment screen. Generally speaking, the fundamentals are close. Both provided me with a speedometer, lane guidance, incident reporting and alternative-route suggestions, as well as the standard controls for avoiding tolls, highways and ferries.

The differences were much more apparent after I began using Maps for more than just getting from A to B. The benefits of Android Auto range from minor interface details to features that still work better there than on Apple’s offering. CarPlay does recover a few points, but Google Maps generally feels more at home on Google’s own platform.