Yes, I have used Google Maps in the past, but when you ask me to compare quality, Apple Maps have gone from pretty miserable to a reliable accurate competitor. Apple bought out, or contracted with, one of their top competitors and has spent $ millions ($
Billions?) in improvements to create credible competitor for Google Maps. To the point Google has been accused of
dumbing down their product rather than spending more money to compete. As I have not been a continuous Google Maps user, I am unable to comment knowledgeably.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS:- In general you will prefer the app you have used the most and have the most familiarity with
- In general the two apps are competitive feature-by-feature
- Apple's "Look around" view is not as complete as Google's, but it is expanding rapidly
- I have come to prefer Apple Map's planning feature for mid-range, multi-stop, future.
- Apple Maps is integrated into multiple third party trip planning apps such as InRoute and RoadTripPlanner I rely on for multi-day trip planning.
- Apple Maps have the advantage of being integrated seamlessly with numerous other apps and/or functions in macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Siri, & Apple watch thus reducing the operator's distraction from the navigation task at hand and making Apple Maps safer to use while driving.
PERSONAL PREFERENCES:- I have and use several apps for on-screen and verbal routing guidance and Apple Maps' instructions are hands down the clearest and easiest to follow accurately of the bunch. (fewer missed turns, more certainty in directions) <Integration with my Apple Watch is a big bonus in this>
- Of the several different apps, Apple has, by far, the fastest response to route changes, the best and fastest re-routing due to traffic conditions, the best integration with CarPlay, and my favorite "voice" -- Irish female.
- The only failure to arrive at my desired destination on time using recent versions of Apple Maps has been due to my failure to enter the correct address.
MAPS WISH LIST:- Expanded "Look Around"
- integrated EV Charging Station locations
- Add multi-stop with EV charging station preferences to route planning
- Add multi-day EV trip planning features.