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Free, privacy-first offline maps and GPS navigation app for Android and iOS, built on crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data.

Open-source alternative to:Google MapsApple MapsMAPS.ME

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What is it?

Organic Maps is an offline maps and GPS app for Android and iOS, aimed at hikers, cyclists, travelers and drivers. Map data comes from OpenStreetMap and is downloaded to the device, so navigation and search work without a network connection.

The app offers turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling and driving with voice guidance, along with hiking trails, cycling routes, contour lines, elevation profiles and public transport and subway maps. Users can save bookmarks and import or export tracks in KML, KMZ, GPX and GeoJSON formats.

The project is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0, with no ads, tracking or data collection. It is funded by donations and some institutional grants, and the code is maintained by a community of contributors.

Key features

  • 01Offline maps built from OpenStreetMap data, including places missing from other map apps
  • 02Turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling and driving with voice guidance
  • 03Hiking trails, cycling routes, contour lines and elevation profiles
  • 04Subway maps and public transport routes
  • 05Bookmark and track import/export in KML, KMZ, GPX and GeoJSON
  • 06No ads, no tracking and no data collection

Use cases

  • Navigating hiking trails or backcountry areas without mobile data
  • Planning and following cycling routes with elevation information
  • Travelling abroad and avoiding roaming charges for map use
  • Using a privacy-focused map app instead of Google Maps or Apple Maps

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the app from the App Store, Google Play, F-Droid or another store listed in the README

  2. 2

    To build from source, follow the build guide in docs/INSTALL.md

Things to know

  • The app is available only for Android and iOS mobile devices.
  • The project relies on donations and states it lacks financial sustainability, so new feature development is uncertain.
  • Binary map data files use a separate license from the Apache 2.0 code license.

In collections

Privacy & local-first toolsAndroid apps & phone tools

Topics

#maps#offline-maps#openstreetmap#navigation#gps#privacy#hiking#cycling#android#app

FAQ

What is organicmaps?
Free, privacy-first offline maps and GPS navigation app for Android and iOS, built on crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data. Organic Maps is an offline maps and GPS app for Android and iOS, aimed at hikers, cyclists, travelers and drivers. Map data comes from OpenStreetMap and is downloaded to the device, so navigation and search work without a network connection.
Is organicmaps free to use? What license does it have?
organicmaps is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is organicmaps still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to organicmaps was on Nov 7, 2026.
What can I use organicmaps for?
Navigating hiking trails or backcountry areas without mobile data Planning and following cycling routes with elevation information Travelling abroad and avoiding roaming charges for map use Using a privacy-focused map app instead of Google Maps or Apple Maps
How do I install organicmaps?
Install the app from the App Store, Google Play, F-Droid or another store listed in the README To build from source, follow the build guide in docs/INSTALL.md
Where can I get organicmaps?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps

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