Best Google App Icon: Maps vs. Chrome

The Best Google App Icon Tournament

A tournament of 16 Google app icons has concluded, with Google Maps and Chrome emerging as finalists. Maps secured its place by narrowly defeating Google Photos, while Chrome edged out Google Wallet in a near upset. Neither app faced significant competition in earlier rounds, with Maps beating Chat and Drive, and Chrome surpassing Gmail and Authenticator.

Final Matchup: Maps vs. Chrome

The final matchup between Maps and Chrome is not surprising, given their widespread use and popularity. Both apps boast over 10 billion downloads on the Play Store and are commonly used daily. When voting for the best icon, consider originality, uniqueness, and clarity. See how Google's design choices impact other apps like Messages.

Factors to Consider

• Originality
• Uniqueness
• Obviousness

For more on Google's design philosophy, check out One UI 7.0 and Xiaomi HyperOS 2.