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Apple Maps vs Waze:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Apple Maps had more branded searches than Waze among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand. Apple Maps was estimated to have 4.1K branded searches compared to Waze’s 3.2K, and held a 0.54% Share of Search versus Waze’s 0.42%.

Share of Search among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Apple Maps or Waze?
Apple Maps0.54%4.1K searches
vs
Waze0.42%3.2K searches
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Which is more popular in search, Apple Maps or Waze?

Compare the map and navigation apps New Zealand drivers and walkers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Apple Maps and Waze among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Apple Maps, Waze. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthGoogle MapsApple MapsWazeAllTrails
Oct 202598.7%0.42%0.47%0.39%
Nov 202598.7%0.36%0.42%0.48%
Dec 202598.2%0.35%0.72%0.72%
Jan 202698.1%0.44%0.63%0.88%
Feb 202698.6%0.43%0.51%0.48%
Mar 202698.4%0.53%0.61%0.48%
Apr 202698.2%0.64%0.54%0.58%
May 202698.6%0.43%0.55%0.4%
Jun 202698.7%0.53%0.43%0.33%
Jul 202698.5%0.53%0.55%0.47%
Aug 202698.7%0.54%0.42%0.33%
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How has the Apple Maps and Waze comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 5 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Apple Maps took it in April 2026, Waze took it in May 2026, Apple Maps took it in June 2026, Waze took it in July 2026, Apple Maps took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apple Maps’ estimated Share of Search among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand moved from 0.42% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.3K to 4.1K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Waze’s estimated Share of Search among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand moved from 0.47% to 0.42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 3.2K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand maps and navigation apps in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Apple Maps rose from 3rd to 2nd among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand.

  2. In August 2026, Waze fell from 2nd to 3rd among maps and navigation apps in New Zealand.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apple Maps’ and Waze’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Apple Maps

11 branded search terms

  • apple maps
  • apple maps android
  • apple maps app
  • apple maps directions
  • apple maps maps
  • apple maps near me
  • apple maps nz
  • apple maps online
  • apple maps street view
  • applemaps
  • applemaps app

Waze

13 branded search terms

  • on waze
  • waze
  • waze app
  • waze app download
  • waze com
  • waze maps
  • waze navigation app
  • waze near me
  • waze nz
  • waze offline maps
  • waze online
  • waze traffic app
  • z waze

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