Organic Maps

Organic Maps is a privacy-focused, community-developed, open-source navigation app.[1][2][3] The app features no location tracking, no data collection, and no ads. Since the map data is downloaded on the device, search, routing, and navigation can operate without a cell phone signal, ideal for travel on distant hiking trails or in locations with poor connections. Organic Maps uses crowd-sourced map data from OpenStreetMap. The app is free and open-source software, with priority for community development and collaboration.[4]

Organic Maps
Developer(s)Organic Maps OÜ
Repositoryorganicmaps on GitHub
Written inC++, Java, Objective-C, Swift
Operating systemAndroid, iOS, Linux
PredecessorMaps.me
LicenseApache License 2.0
Websiteorganicmaps.app

Features

Privacy[5]
  • No Ads
  • No Location Tracking
  • No Data Collection

Offline Navigation
  • Offline Maps and No Cell Signal Required[6]

Saves Battery Power
  • Efficient Use of Battery[5]
  • Hiking, Biking, Driving, Public Transport[6]

Integration with OpenStreetMap

Organic Maps relies on the 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.

History

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

On Linux

See also

References
  1. "Exodus Privacy Project report about Organic Maps". Exodus Privacy. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  2. Popa, Bogdan (2021-08-11). "New Google Maps Alternative Promises Zero Ads, No Tracking". autoevolution. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  3. "Organic Maps : une alternative à Google Maps gratuite et sans publicité". Geeko (in French). Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  4. "Organic Maps - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  5. "Organic Maps: Offline Hike, Bike, Trails and Navigation". organicmaps.app. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  6. "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.
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