🗺️ Maps & navigation Open source Privacy ★★★★★

Organic Maps

Offline navigation with zero tracking

Overview

Organic Maps forked from Maps.me with offline, no-tracking, no-ads as core principles. OSM tiles live on device; GPS-only navigation works offline.

No account registration or location uploads to servers. Popular for hiking, cycling, and driving with lower battery use than Google Maps.

No live traffic or Street View—but a global privacy-first daily navigator and foundation for CoMaps.

Scores

Privacy 5/5
Ease of use 4/5
Features 3/5
Value 5/5

Google Maps — comparison

Opposite of Google’s online dependency and Timeline collection—sacrifices traffic and POI search for strong privacy and offline reliability.

Pros

  • Free and open source
  • Full functionality offline
  • No account or tracking
  • Lower battery consumption

Cons & caveats

  • No real-time traffic
  • Weak online POI search
  • POI accuracy varies in some regions

Best for

  • Privacy-first users
  • Travel, hiking, and outdoor navigation
  • Offline driving where maps are pre-downloaded

Not ideal for

  • Commutes requiring live congestion data
  • Constant online business search

Specs

Pricing
Free — Completely free. Optional donations support development.
Difficulty
Easy
Data location
Offline maps on device only. Location not sent externally.
Platforms
Android · iOS · F-Droid
Highlights
完全オフライン無トラッキングバッテリー効率OSS

Migration from Google Maps

  1. 1 Install Organic Maps and download maps for home area
  2. 2 Migrate favorites manually or via third-party tools
  3. 3 Practice commute routes offline
  4. 4 Disable Google Timeline and location history

Setup steps

  1. 1 Install from App Store, F-Droid, or official site
  2. 2 Download required countries/regions in app
  3. 3 Bookmark home, work, and frequent places
  4. 4 Test routing and adjust voice guidance settings