Organic Maps is a privacy-focused offline maps & GPS app for hiking, cycling, biking, and driving. It’s developed with love by the open-source community and powered by OpenStreetMap data.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Detailed offline maps with places that don’t exist on other maps, thanks to OpenStreetMap.
- Cycling routes, hiking trails, and walking paths.
- Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes.
- Turn-by-turn walking, cycling, and car navigation with voice guidance and Android Auto.
- Fast offline search on the map.
- Export/import bookmarks in KML/KMZ, import GPX.
- Dark Mode to protect your eyes.
- Countries and regions don’t take a lot of space.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, and iOS.
Website: organicmaps.app
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Organic Maps
License: Apache License 2.0
Organic Maps is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
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| Merkaartor | OpenStreetMap mapping program |
| GNOME Maps | Find places around the world |
| VersaTiles | Generate, process, store, serve, and render map tiles |
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