Best Open Source Map Apps

4.7😊(3.1K ratings)

Free

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Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent offline maps
🔒 Privacy-focused
👍 Detailed and accurate maps
👍 Easy to use interface
👍 Lightweight and efficient
👍 Useful for hiking and outdoor activities
👍 Works well without internet connection

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
🔍 Search function could be improved
👎 Routing and navigation not as robust as some paid alternatives

CoMaps by Anton Wenemoser

Navigate with Privacy

Worth Considering

Map viewer, images and tracks

4.7😊(131 ratings)

Free

Navigate your world with a free, open-source mapping application focused on privacy and offline functionality. Discover detailed maps, plan trips without cellular service, and enjoy essential navigation features. It's community-built and respects your data.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent offline map capabilities
🔒 Respects user privacy
👍 Clean and intuitive interface
👍 Detailed trail maps

Room to Improve

🐛 Inability to search by full address
🐛 Inconsistent search results
👎 Limited navigation features

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OSM Maps

View OSM maps from multiple sourcesCreate and edit notes with multimediaRecord and manage GPX routes and tracks

View OSM maps from various sources, create notes, and add multimedia like photos, audio, and video. Record and manage routes and tracks in GPX format, with iCloud synchronization and desktop backup options.

OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map

Amazing Ways to See the World

OpenStreetMap integrationOffline map accessFavorite location management

This app offers a smart social mapping solution using OpenStreetMap data. It allows users to manage favorite locations, share them with friends, and access maps offline. Plan trips or simply remember great spots with this versatile navigation tool.

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Street, Topo, Railway & Sea

OpenStreetMap integrationSpecialized map layers (cycling, transport, sea, trails)Topographical data

Explore detailed maps of the world, including transport networks, hiking trails, and topography. This app leverages OpenStreetMap and other specialized map layers for comprehensive navigation and outdoor adventure planning. Enjoy offline caching for uninterrupted exploration.

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Scenic Map Grand Canyon

Offline 3D topo maps

Offline 3D topographic mapsSatellite image overlaysGPS tracking and route replay

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of the Grand Canyon and Arizona offline. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking with route replay. Expand coverage globally with an in-app purchase.

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Maply - Turn Images into Maps

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Reveal where you've explored

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View Mapsforge offline vector mapsOffline raster map supportOnline and WMS map support

View various offline and online maps, including vector and raster formats. Supports tracking, route search, and customizable interface units. Offers contour lines and drinking water source data.

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Cartographer - Map Tools

This navigation app works with desktop GIS software to provide a comprehensive mapping system. It currently supports Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland, with more regions and features planned. Users can acquire additional maps through in-app purchases.

Integrates with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GISSupports Ordnance Survey GB and Ireland mapsIn-app map purchases

free with in-app purchases

Map Discovery

Mapping and Data Visualization

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Scenic Map Western Canada

Offline 3D topo maps

$3.99

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of Western Canada and the entire world offline. Navigate by car, boat, plane, or on foot with smooth scrolling, zooming, and customizable map layers. Track your location, record routes, and replay them with playback controls.

Offline 3D topographic mapsGlobal online map coverageSatellite image overlays

Access detailed maps of an area without needing a signal. Ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, it shows footpaths, contours, and allows searching for natural landmarks. Find your location using GPS and customize map features.

Offline map accessDetailed footpaths and contoursSearch for natural landmarks

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Esri Arcgis Online Open Data

Esri Arcgis Open Data Viewer

Get and share perspective

$1.99

Visualize and compare the size of different locations on a map. Overlay custom shapes to understand scale, or place two areas side-by-side at the same scale. Export your comparisons to share or save.

Compare two map locations at the same scaleOverlay custom shapes to show area over mapCustomizable layout for export

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