First, we need an electronic device like a smartphone to use a digital map. This makes them small and easy to carry. But, we have to make sure the device has enough battery. This is a downside compared to a paper map because if the battery dies, it won't work.

Paper maps don't change. This means they don't show live information. So, when we go from one place to another, digital maps tell us exactly how long it will take. This is helpful if there's traffic or many ways to go somewhere using various kinds of transport. They offer more choices, so we can decide better.