Waze is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.1. Waze wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Expedia on 1, with 1 tied.
Drivers who want the fastest route right now on commutes and road trips
Travelers who want to book flights, hotels and cars together in one itinerary
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Waze | Expedia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Maps | Travel & Maps |
| Category rank | #6 of 13 | #11 of 13 |
| Developer | Waze (Google) | Expedia Group |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Waze better than Expedia?
Waze is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.1. Waze wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Expedia on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Waze or Expedia?
Waze: Free, supported by ads on the map. Expedia: Free app and free One Key rewards; you only pay for what you book. On value for money, Waze scores higher.
Do Waze and Expedia work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Waze or Expedia?
Expedia scores higher on privacy (5.6/10). App Store label: purchases, payment info, location, contact info, searches, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be used to track you across other companies' apps and sites.
Strengths and weaknesses
Waze
- Reacts quickly to crashes and traffic jams
- Community reports catch hazards other apps miss
- Free, with music and podcast controls built in
- Ads appear on the map and when you stop
- Collects a lot of location data
Waze is the best app for drivers who want to dodge traffic. Other drivers report crashes, hazards, police and speed cameras in real time, and Waze reroutes you around slowdowns quickly. Newer touches include personalized routes, a quieter voice mode and Gemini-powered voice reports. It works well with CarPlay and Android Auto. The trade-offs are map ads, heavy location data collection and the odd side-street detour.
Full Waze 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
