Organic Maps

Short description: Offline map and navigation app for Android & iOS

Organic Maps

Street routing

Developer(s)| Organic Maps OÜ
Repository| on GitHub
Written in| C++ (Core), Java (Android), Objective-C, Swift (iOS)
Operating system| Android, iOS, Linux
Predecessor| Maps.me
License| Apache License 2.0
Website| organicmaps.app

Organic Maps is a community-developed, privacy-focused and offline navigation app.[1][2][3] The app features no location tracking and no data collection. The map data is downloaded to the phone so search, routing, and navigation can operate without a cell phone signal, ideal for travel to locations with poor connections (hikes, remote roads). Organic Maps uses the crowd-sourced map data from OpenStreetMap. The app is free and open-source software, with priority for community development and collaboration.[4]

## Contents

* 1 Features
* 1.1 Privacy[5]
* 1.2 Offline Navigation
* 1.3 Saves Battery Power
* 1.4 Navigation
* 2 OpenStreetMap Data
* 3 History
* 4 See also
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Features

### Privacy[5]

* No Location Tracking
* No Data Collection

### Offline Navigation

* No Cell Signal Required and Offline Maps [6]

### Saves Battery Power

* Efficient Use of Battery[5]

### Navigation

* Hiking, Biking, Driving, Public Transport[6]

## OpenStreetMap Data

Organic Maps has a collaborative efforts with OpenStreetMap contributors, offering up-to-date map data contributed by the community.[4] By integrating with OpenStreetMap, Organic Maps ensures users have access to navigation information which is used by hundreds of applications, and have the opportunity to update maps with changes in roads, addresses, businesses, landmarks, etc. [7]

## History

Organic Maps was created by the founders of Maps.Me.[5] In 2011 MapsWithMe (later renamed to Maps.Me) was founded. In September 2015 the source-code of the app was to open-sourced. In 2021, Alexander Borsuk and Viktor Govako forked Maps.Me to create a privacy focused, faster and simplified navigation app - Organic Maps was born.[4] The first public release of Organic Maps became available in the app stores in August 2021.

Points of interest - Dark Mode

## See also

* Comparison of free off-line satellite navigation software
* List of free and open-source software packages
* Comparison of satellite navigation software
* OpenStreetMap

## References

1. ↑ "Exodus Privacy Project report about Organic Maps" (in en). https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/app.organicmaps/latest/.
2. ↑ Popa, Bogdan (2021-08-11). "New Google Maps Alternative Promises Zero Ads, No Tracking" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/news/new-google-maps-alternative-promises-zero-ads-no-tracking-167058.html.
3. ↑ "Organic Maps : une alternative à Google Maps gratuite et sans publicité" (in fr). https://geeko.lesoir.be/2021/08/11/organic-maps-une-alternative-a-google-maps-gratuite-et-sans-publicite/.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Organic Maps - OpenStreetMap Wiki". https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Organic_Maps.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation" (in en). https://organicmaps.app/.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "I tried using the open source map application 'Organic Maps' that can be used outside the service area for free and without ads" (in en). 26 June 2021. https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20210626-organic-maps/.
7. ↑ "10 Offline Navigation Apps to Use When You are Lost or No Network". https://geekflare.com/offline-navigation-apps/.

## External links

* Organic Maps Android package at the F-Droid repository

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OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Related persons,
organizations and events|

* OSM Foundation
* State of the Map
* Missing Maps
* Steve Coast

OSM-based movements|

* OpenSeaMap
* Wheelmap.org

Service providers (commercial)|

* Mapbox

OSM editors|

* iD
* JOSM
* Potlatch
* Merkaartor
* Vespucci

OSM map renders|

* Leaflet
* Mapnik
* OpenLayers

Software using OSM database|

* Maps.me
* Marble
* MoNav
* Navit
* OsmAnd

Similar free projects|

* Geo-Wiki
* NASA World Wind
* WikiMapia
* Bhuvan

Proprietary equivalents|

* Apple Maps
* Bing Maps
* Google Maps
* HERE
* MapQuest
* Yahoo! Maps
* Ordnance Survey
* Ordnance Survey Ireland

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