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Organic Maps

Organic Maps

Offline map and navigation app for Android & iOS

Organic Maps is a community-developed, privacy-focused and offline navigation app.[3][4][5] This app has the main features of 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 crowdsourced map data from OpenStreetMap. The app is free and open-source software, with priority for community development and collaboration.[6]

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Features

Privacy[7]

  • No Location Tracking[8]
  • No Data Collection

Offline Navigation

  • No Cell Signal Required and Offline Maps [8]

Saves Battery Power

  • Efficient Use of Battery[7]
  • Hiking, Biking, Driving, Public Transport[8]

OpenStreetMap Data

Organic Maps works collaboratively with OpenStreetMap, providing an in-app editor to update the map, and using the OpenStreetMap map data contributed by the community.[6] 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. [9]

History

Organic Maps was created by the founders of Maps.Me.[7] In 2011 MapsWithMe (later renamed to Maps.Me) was founded. In September 2015 the source-code of the app was released as open-source. In 2021, Alexander Borsuk and Viktor Govako forked Maps.Me to create a privacy focused, faster and simplified navigation app - Organic Maps was born.[6] The first public release of Organic Maps became available in the app stores in August 2021.

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Release 2024.03.05-04-android · organicmaps/organicmaps". Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Organic Maps Offline Hike Bike". App Store. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-10. Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  3. [3]
    "Exodus Privacy Project report about Organic Maps". Exodus Privacy. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  4. [4]
    Popa, Bogdan (2021-08-11). "New Google Maps Alternative Promises Zero Ads, No Tracking". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  5. [5]
    "Organic Maps : une alternative à Google Maps gratuite et sans publicité". Geeko (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  6. [6]
    "Organic Maps - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  7. [7]
    "Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation". organicmaps.app. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  8. [8]
    "I tried using the open source map application 'Organic Maps' that can be used outside the service area for free and without ads". GIGAZINE. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  9. [9]
    "10 Offline Navigation Apps to Use When You are Lost or No Network". 16 September 2022.
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