Alternatives to Organic Maps
Fast, private offline OSM maps
Organic Maps ranks #3 of 9 in Navigation apps, with an Alt Score of 82. It is licensed under Apache-2.0, free and available on iOS and Android. 9 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Travelers, tourists, hikers, drivers, and cyclists who need reliable navigation offline, including in remote areas without cell signal, and who want to avoid ads and data tracking.
A free, open-source offline maps app built on OpenStreetMap data with no ads, tracking, or data collection. Includes turn-by-turn walking, cycling, and car navigation with voice guidance, plus hiking trails, cycling routes, elevation profiles, and Wikipedia info for points of interest. Supports bookmark import/export in KML/KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON, and integrates with CarPlay and Android Auto.
Users download the app and install map data for their region while online, then search, get directions, and navigate entirely offline using GPS, with no internet connection required during use.
Where Organic Maps stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Organic Maps
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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 Organic Maps is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-11
Try the app — it's 100% free, ad-free, fast, and fully offline.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
License Apache-2.0 verified 2026-07-11
Apache License Version 2.0, January 2004
https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/blob/master/LICENSES/Apache-2.0.txt -
Platforms iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Organic Maps is a free Android & iOS offline maps app for more than 6M travelers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists.
https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Per-locale CJK glyphs on Android, track customization (Android color picker, iOS description editing), and new theme-park attractions in the next Organic Maps update
https://organicmaps.app/news/2026-05-27/cjk-glyphs-android-color-picker-ios-track-descriptions-theme-park-attractions/ -
Offline maps Yes verified 2026-07-11
The app works 100% offline — including search and navigation.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
Turn-by-turn navigation Yes verified 2026-07-11
GPS NAVIGATION: Enjoy voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
Public transit Partial verified 2026-07-11
See public transport route numbers at stops. Live transport schedules and routing are currently in development.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
Cycling & hiking routing Yes verified 2026-07-11
HIKING & CYCLING TRAILS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Enable special map layers to discover popular hiking and cycling routes worldwide, all sourced from OpenStreetMap.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
OpenStreetMap-based Yes verified 2026-07-11
OpenStreetMap-based, volunteer-made, privacy-first, 100% offline, and 100% free.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057 -
No tracking Yes verified 2026-07-11
Organic Maps is a privacy-first offline maps & GPS app for hiking, cycling, biking, and driving. Absolutely free. No ads. No tracking.
https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps -
Speed camera alerts Partial verified 2026-07-11
Show speed camera on tap
https://organicmaps.app/news/2022-11-03/finally-after-fixing-some-critical-issues-the-november-organic-maps-update-is-available-in-the-apple-store-huawei-appgallery-and-on-our-github/ -
CarPlay / Android Auto Yes verified 2026-07-11
To use OM with Android Auto, you need at least an Android version 8.0 (Oreo) or later.
https://organicmaps.app/faq/app/how-to-use-android-auto/ -
Search quality Yes verified 2026-07-11
Search by address, name, or category, discover millions of POIs, and view detailed information such as opening hours, Wikipedia articles, wheelchair accessibility, and other helpful details. All avail
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps/id1567437057
FAQ
Yes. Magic Earth, OsmAnd and Apple Maps have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
OsmAnd — every license claim links its source.