Google Maps is better than Apple Maps in terms of accuracy and coverage in many parts of the world. In South Africa, many places and organizations don't appear on Apple Maps. However, I like the fact that Apple Maps doesn't use the outdated Mercator projection.
YouTube Music is better than Apple Music when it comes to random song playback and music curation, but I do like the fact that music sounds better on Apple Music.
Google Photos is better than Apple Photos when it comes to organizing photos and making it easier to find specific photos and videos. However, I like the GIF feature, which is better than what I've seen in most other apps.
The Google Play Store is better than the Apple App Store in terms of categorization. Most apps developed in my country seem to be available only on Android, which is frustrating because it feels like developers assume everyone uses Android. The Play Store is also well optimized, but the Apple App Store has a much better selection of high-quality apps and games that you won't find on Google Play.
Finally, Gemini is better than Apple Intelligence, and now that Apple Intelligence uses Gemini, at least Apple is heading in the right direction.
Chrome is great because it's available across multiple platforms, including Android, HarmonyOS, iOS, macOS, and Windows. However, I like how fast Safari is, and I also appreciate the animations on Apple's service websites.
Can't Apple look at how Google and other companies design their apps and identify areas where they can improve? I'm not saying they should copy their competitors, but they should pay attention to what other apps do well and learn from them. After all, competition should encourage companies to improve their products and provide users with a better experience. It's also okay that they don't want their apps to be compatible with other OS