Features
Privacy
CoMaps prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data or tracking user locations. [5] [6]
Offline maps
CoMaps functions entirely offline through downloading of maps in advance. Once maps are downloaded, navigation, search, and route planning do not require an internet connection. The app offers offline maps of the world, including cycling routes, hiking trails, walking paths, contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes.
Low battery consumption
The app is designed to optimize battery usage during navigation. [7]
Navigation
CoMaps provides navigation for various activities, including hiking, biking, driving, and public transport. It supports turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and includes search for information on the map and functionality for saving bookmarks. [8]
History
The CoMaps project was initiated in response to growing concerns and dissatisfaction within the Organic Maps community. The original Organic Maps project, while initially promoted as an open community effort, faced significant issues related to governance, transparency, and the potential for shareholder profit at the expense of the community. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] These concerns were detailed in an open letter to Organic Maps shareholders. [20] Despite some positive steps, the lack of a substantive resolution led to the decision by the community contributors to start a new independent project.
The first public release of CoMaps was a preview version for Android made available 1 June 2025 on Codeberg. [21] [22] On 19 June 2025 the app was made available on F-Droid [23] and on 3 July 2025 CoMaps announced general availability of the app in the Play Store and App Store. [24]
As of May 2025, a fiscal host has been set up on Open Collective. [25] Process is ongoing to form a non-profit or cooperative legal structure for the project.
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