Organic Maps

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Organic Maps
Developer(s) Organic Maps OÜ
Initial release2021
Stable release
2025.01.26-9 [1] [2]   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg / 26 January 2025;60 days ago (26 January 2025)
Repository Omaps.dev (read only: organicmaps on GitHub)
Written in C++ (Core), Java (Android), Objective-C, Swift (iOS)
Operating system Android, iOS, macOS, [3] Linux
Predecessor Maps.me
Size 55 mebibyte
License Apache License 2.0
Website organicmaps.app

Organic Maps is a free and open-source, offline navigation app that uses map data from OpenStreetMap. The application is designed to function without internet connectivity by downloading maps for offline use. Organic Maps emphasizes privacy, as it does not track user locations or collect personal data. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Features

Privacy

Organic Maps prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data or tracking user locations. [5] [8]

Offline maps

Organic Maps functions entirely offline by allowing users to download 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. [9] [10]

Low battery consumption

The app is designed to optimize battery usage during navigation. [4]

Organic Maps provides navigation for various activities, including hiking, biking, driving, and public transport. It supports turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and allows users to search for information on the map and add bookmarks. [4]

OpenStreetMap data

Organic Maps integrates with the OpenStreetMap project, utilizing its crowdsourced map data. The app includes an in-app editor that allows users to contribute updates to the map, such as businesses and landmarks. [11] [7]

History

Organic Maps was founded by Roman Tsisyk and later joined by Alexander Borsuk and Viktor Govako. In 2011 MapsWithMe launched (later renamed Maps.Me), and was open-sourced in 2015. In 2021, the Maps.Me codebase was used to create Organic Maps, focusing on privacy, performance and community. The first public release of Organic Maps was made available in the app stores in June 2021. [12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Release 2025.01.26-9-android · organicmaps/organicmaps" . Retrieved 17 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "January 2025.01.26 release". 26 January 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. 1 2 3 "Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation". organicmaps.app. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. 1 2 "Exodus Privacy Project report about Organic Maps". Exodus Privacy. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  6. ↑ "Organic Maps : une alternative à Google Maps gratuite et sans publicité". Geeko (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  7. 1 2 "Organic Maps - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  8. ↑ Popa, Bogdan (2021-08-11). "New Google Maps Alternative Promises Zero Ads, No Tracking". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "10 Offline Navigation Apps to Use When You are Lost or No Network". 16 September 2022.
  11. ↑ "Organic Maps F.A.Q." organicmaps.app. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  12. ↑ "Google Play Store - Organic Maps" . Retrieved 2024-10-05.
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