Apple Maps vs Expedia
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Apple Maps is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.1. Apple Maps wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Expedia on 1.
iPhone owners who want a free, private map that works with CarPlay and Apple Watch
Travelers who want to book flights, hotels and cars together in one itinerary
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Apple Maps | Expedia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Maps | Travel & Maps |
| Category rank | #3 of 13 | #11 of 13 |
| Developer | Apple | Expedia Group |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Apple Maps better than Expedia?
Apple Maps is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.1. Apple Maps wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Expedia on 1.
Which is cheaper, Apple Maps or Expedia?
Apple Maps: Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with no in-app purchases. Expedia: Free app and free One Key rewards; you only pay for what you book. On value for money, Apple Maps scores higher.
Do Apple Maps and Expedia work on the same devices?
Only Apple Maps runs on Mac. Only Expedia runs on Android.
Which is more private, Apple Maps or Expedia?
Apple Maps scores higher on privacy (8.8/10). App Store label: no tracking and no data linked to you. Location, searches, usage and diagnostics may be collected without being tied to you. Apple says Maps ads aren't linked to your Apple Account.
Strengths and weaknesses
Apple Maps
- Free, and your data isn't linked to your identity
- Clean design that fits iPhone, CarPlay and Apple Watch
- Offline maps with full turn-by-turn directions
- Only on Apple devices, plus a web version
- Sponsored places now appear in US and Canada searches
- Place details can be thinner than Google Maps in some areas
Apple Maps is the map already on your iPhone, and it's now a strong pick. You get driving, walking, cycling and transit directions, offline maps with turn-by-turn guidance, routes with up to 15 stops, Look Around street views and hiking maps for select parks. Your data isn't linked to you, which Google can't say. The catches: it only lives on Apple devices plus a web version, and US and Canadian searches can now show an ad.
Full Apple Maps review
Expedia
- Book a whole trip, then manage it in one itinerary
- Bundles and Member Prices can cut hotel costs
- Price alerts and Flight Deals help you time fares
- App Store label lists wide tracking across apps
- Most members now earn only 1% in One Key rewards
- No OneKeyCash on flights since July 2026
Expedia puts flights, hotels, rental cars, activities and package deals in one app and one itinerary. Bundling a flight and hotel can save money, Member Prices take 10% or more off many stays, and price tracking tells you when fares drop. One Key rewards work across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, but July 2026 changes cut earning for most casual travelers. Expect heavy tracking, and compare prices before you book.
Full Expedia review
