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Waze Alternatives

Top Navigation apps that compete with Waze, ranked by what users complain about most.

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Best Waze Alternatives in Navigation

3 apps from the App Store, ranked by negative review volume in our database.

  1. 1Google Maps icon

    Google Maps

    Google

    4.77,159,462 ratings
  2. 2Uber - Request a ride icon

    Uber - Request a ride

    Uber Technologies, Inc.

    4.915,686,405 ratings
  3. 3Bolt: Request a Ride icon

    Bolt: Request a Ride

    BOLT TECHNOLOGY OU

    4.8171,542 ratings

How we pick Waze alternatives

Unstar.app tracks every navigation app on the App Store and ranks them by what users actually complain about — crashes, broken features, support issues, hidden costs. When you're looking for an alternative to Waze, the apps above are real competitors with real review histories you can dig into.

What to check before switching

  • • Negative review count vs total ratings (higher ratio = more user friction)
  • • Recurring complaint themes — crashes, billing, missing features
  • • How recent the negative reviews are (old complaints may be fixed)
  • • Whether the developer responds to negative reviews

Click any alternative above to see its full negative review breakdown, AI-generated issue summary, and word cloud of recurring complaints.

FAQ

What are the best alternatives to Waze?

Top alternatives include Google Maps, Uber - Request a ride, Bolt: Request a Ride — ranked above by review patterns from the App Store.

Why compare Waze alternatives by negative reviews?

Marketing pages always sound great. 1-star reviews tell the truth — what crashes, what nickel-and-dimes you. We surface those signals.

Is there a free alternative to Waze?

Many Navigation apps offer free tiers — check each listing on the App Store. Unstar shows complaints across all price points.