Google just started rolling out an all-in-one app called Google Essentials for Windows, which is meant to be a convenient way to discover and install the most prominent Google apps.

Google Maps needs no introduction as it’s a well-known web mapping service with a larger user base, wider coverage, and interesting features that you won’t find in the Windows Maps app.

Once installed, WSA allows users to run Android apps on top of Windows 11. Apps can be downloaded and installed from a store that's separate from the Microsoft Store bundled with the OS.

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners.