OsmAnd
Ultra-complete offline navigation based on OpenStreetMap. Hiking, cycling, driving.
Description
OsmAnd is the most complete offline navigation app based on OpenStreetMap. Country-by-country downloadable maps, car/bike/pedestrian/ski navigation, contour lines for hiking, nautical plugins. The interface is rich but dense, with a learning curve. More powerful than Organic Maps, less intuitive. Free with limited map downloads, or paid to unlock everything.
Strengths
- 100% offline navigation
- No tracking
- Very feature-rich
Limitations
- Complex interface for beginners
- Route calculation slower than Google Maps
Recommended for
- Offline navigation
- Hiking and travel without connection
Compared to alternatives
OsmAnd is the most complete (hiking, cycling, nautical, contour lines). Organic Maps is much simpler and lighter. Both use OpenStreetMap and work offline.