Waze uses a point system to track usage of the the Waze client application, and also when you use the web interface to make edits to the map. Depending upon what actions you perform will determine how many point you earn. These points are currently used to define your status and “rank” in points compared to all other users in Waze.
Your point total is compared to the point totals of other Waze users to determine your Waze rank. Waze is about helping others and not yourself. That’s why the points can’t be redeemed in the outside world for products or services.
What is Waze and why should you use it?
More practically, Waze also enables you to get the best routing and gas price information for your specific car type. Just by inputting information about your vehicle, you’ll get Waze maps that take into account whether you’re eligible for the carpool lane or even commercial routes.
Winner: Waze We prefer the Waze interface because it provides much more actionable information. You can quickly see the cause of a traffic jam or see if they are reports of police cars coming ahead. Map Features Beyond routing, both Google Maps and Waze provide special features that can improve your driving experience.
What is the pros and cons of Waze?
Waze is a community-driven map app designed by an Israeli company in 2013. It uses data from app users to provide quicker navigation routes. Data is submitted both automatically as users drive around (using speeds determined by GPS signals) and can be manually entered on the app.
What are the problems with the Waze app?
There are problems reported from users of the Waze app. It only works with cellular data. It takes over police contacts. Waze routes drivers through dangerous parts of town. It forgets routes it supposed to share with spouses. The fastest route isn’t always accurate.
Then, why is Waze owned by Google?
In case you didn’t know, Google owns Waze! It bought it for over $1B seven years ago. With that, instead of competing head-to-head, Google can appeal for two kinds of users. Those who trust insights crowd-sources through other users via Waze, and those trust its high tech built into Google Maps.
How do I view my Waze points and rank?
View your points, level, and rank in the Waze app and see how you compare to your friends and fellow Wazers. Note: To do this, you must first connect an email address to your account and verify it. Here, you’ll find two sections: You can find the top scorers in your region, or the world., and got questions? Points can sometimes get delayed.
The Waze client application Scoreboard displays your points and points rank compared to Everyone or your Facebook Friends for your country, your state (in the US) for Weekly or All Time, time frames. These Ranks are different than Editing Ranks (as also indicated by Cones).
Is Waze or Google Maps better for your car?
Google Maps users think that the app is slower and crashes more, whereas Waze users have problems with Android Auto and GPS connectivity. Which app is the best for you entirely depends on how you chose to use it. If you want to connect your map application to your vehicle, Google Maps is the clear winner.