Alternatives to Magic Earth
Privacy-respecting maps with traffic
Magic Earth ranks #1 of 9 in Navigation apps, with an Alt Score of 100. It is proprietary, freemium and available on iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and public transit users who want full-featured GPS navigation without their location data being tracked, profiled, or sold.
Turn-by-turn navigation built on OpenStreetMap data, covering car, bike, truck, pedestrian, and transit routing. Offline maps let you navigate without a data connection, while live traffic and dashcam recording add real-time awareness on the road. The app collects no personal data and performs no tracking.
Enter a destination and Magic Earth calculates a route using OpenStreetMap data, then guides you with turn-by-turn voice directions, live traffic updates, and optional dashcam recording, with maps available offline when there's no connectivity.
Where Magic Earth stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Navigation apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Magic Earth is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Platforms iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Download on the App Store / Get it on Google Play
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
© 2015-2026 Magic Lane
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
Magic Earth is now freemium, giving everyone free access to core features like map browsing, search, favorites, and turn-by-turn navigation.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Version 9.4.4 (Jul 2) • Bug fixes and stability improvements.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Offline maps Yes verified 2026-07-11
Navigate confidently in remote areas with complete offline functionality; no connection required.
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Turn-by-turn navigation Yes verified 2026-07-11
Magic Earth is now freemium, giving everyone free access to core features like map browsing, search, favorites, and turn-by-turn navigation.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Public transit Yes verified 2026-07-11
Navigate public transit with ease using real-time updates, precise schedules, and offline maps
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Cycling & hiking routing Yes verified 2026-07-11
Plan your hiking or walking route, sync your workout with Apple Watch, and customize your path by avoiding certain road features.
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OpenStreetMap-based Yes verified 2026-07-11
offline maps powered by OpenStreetMap
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
No tracking Yes verified 2026-07-11
We do not track you. We do not profile you. We do not trade in your personal data.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Speed camera alerts Yes verified 2026-07-11
Get notified about speed cameras and stay up to date with current speed limits.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
CarPlay / Android Auto Yes verified 2026-07-11
Magic Earth supports Android 9.0 and newer. Once you activate your subscription, Android Auto integration becomes immediately available.
https://support.magicearth.com/support/solutions/articles/205000047318-android-auto-wear-os-compatibility -
Search quality Yes verified 2026-07-11
Magic Earth uses OpenStreetMap data and a powerful search engine to offer you the optimal routes for driving, biking, hiking, and public transportation.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-earth-gps-navigation/id1007331679 -
Live traffic Yes verified 2026-07-11
Real-time traffic insights, straight from the road.
https://www.magicearth.com/traffic
FAQ
Yes. OsmAnd, Organic Maps and Apple Maps have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
OsmAnd and Organic Maps — every license claim links its source.