Organic Maps fork CoMaps launches on major app stores for iOS and Android
Jul 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Organic Maps fork CoMaps launches on major app stores for iOS and Android

CoMaps, a recently launched fork of the open source GPS navigation app Organic Maps, is now officially available on major app stores. Users can download CoMaps for iOS via the Apple App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store and F-Droid.

CoMaps shares core functionality with Organic Maps. It allows users to plan and navigate trips entirely offline. It's entirely free to use, with no ads, and it collects no personal data. Additionally, its efficient design ensures minimal battery consumption, making it suitable for travelers seeking private, uninterrupted navigation.

What sets CoMaps apart is a fully transparent governance approach. All decisions about the app's development are made publicly, with users and contributors having a voice in its future direction. This focus on community engagement aims to deliver value for its users rather than prioritize profit.

Jul 3, 2025 by Paul

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CoMaps is a community-driven GPS navigation tool designed for travelers, hikers, and cyclists. It emphasizes privacy with offline functionality, transparent governance, and open-source code. CoMaps operates without ads and is not-for-profit, utilizing OpenStreetMap for accurate mapping. Its key features include offline access and comprehensive route planning.

Comments

Navi
Jul 3, 2025
0

Does this mean we could request it to display map points that Organic Maps doesn't even though it is recorded somewhere in OSM? I felt like some things were missing in Organic Maps.

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Kezxo
Jul 4, 2025

If it's in OSM and been there a while but not in ComMaps you can certainly contact them to ask if they can display it, either use the codeberg page or the matrix server linked on their website. Maybe search codeberg first and look up the tag on the osm wiki to see if its tagged correctly. What type of thing was it?

UserPower
Jul 3, 2025
2

Features and performances wise, it's the exact same as OrganicMaps, very fast and clear interface, offline and up to date (up to few weeks) map data, and very lightweight on resources (which allow a whole cycling or hiking trip without needing external batteries). And it's good to see they've managed to get all the apps online in less than 2 months. Let's hope they'll keep the app as smooth as it is.

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Mr. Anon
Jul 3, 2025

Do you recommend CoMaps over OrganicMaps exclusively for driving directions?

Stzyxh
Jul 3, 2025

As the commentar above said, its the same.

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