Magic Earth
Navigation app featuring offline maps for 233 regions, OpenStreetMap data, multi-mode routes for driving, biking, hiking, public transit, real-time traffic info, detailed route and transit data, privacy focus, 2D/3D/Satellite views, and speed alerts.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Subscription)
- Proprietary
Application types
EUPlatforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
- Apple Car Play
Features
- Based on OpenStreetMap
- Turn-by-turn Navigation
- Online navigation with OSM data
- GPS Navigation
- Apps with Offline Map
- Advanced Driver Assistance
- Ad-free
- Voice Navigation
Wikipedia integration
Carplay Integration- Points of Interest (POI)
- Works Offline
- Crowdsourced
- Public Transportation
- Real-time traffic
- Route Planning
- Dark Mode
- Live Traffic Information
Android Auto integration- Local-weather
- Nearby Search
- No registration required
- Cycling
- Hiking Maps
- Multiple Profiles
- Automatic Backup
- Cloud Sync
- Offline
- User Profiles
- Track Activities
- Activity history
- Vehicle Tracking
- Real-time tracking
- Traffic Monitoring
- Real-time monitoring
- Real-time Statistics
Tags
- voice-guidance
- activity-log
- speed-limit-alerts
- elevation-profile
- cloud-service
- terrain
- lane-guidance
- elevation
- System Activity Monitor
- carplay
- vehicles
- vehicle-tracker
- Backup
- real-time
- Backup and Restore
- vehicle
- guidance-software
Magic Earth News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- Korwin updated Magic Earth
- shazmataz reviewed Magic Earth
This is a very capable map and navigation app for those seeking an alternative to Google Maps/Waze, with a privacy first mindset.
Pros:
- Free - though you are welcome to make a donation
- Based on OpenStreetMap + Can download the maps for offline usage
- Crowdsourced traffic data
- Has report function like on on Waze
- Very good address search results - in comparison to other OSM-based navigation apps
- Privacy first
- Android Auto support
Cons:
- Not saying it's bad, but the UI...
- Korwin replied to a comment / review on Magic Earth
openmapeditor added Magic Earth as alternative to OpenMapEditor- POX replied to a comment / review on Magic Earth
- POX updated Magic Earth
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What is Magic Earth?
Magic Earth is a navigation software using OpenStreetMap data for optimal routes for driving, biking, hiking, and public transit. It works offline and has a robust search engine for efficient navigation. The software doesn't collect personal data and offers offline maps covering 233 countries and regions. Users can choose from 2D, 3D, and Satellite map views and get detailed route information, including surface type, difficulty, distance, and elevation, as well as nearby points of interest and parking spots.
The software allows users to find the fastest or shortest route, supports multiple waypoints, and has a free Head-up Display (HUD) feature. It offers turn-by-turn navigation and lane assistance, speed camera and speed limit notifications.
Magic Earth provides real-time traffic information and alternative routes to avoid congestion. For public transportation, it offers a view of transit routes, walking directions, transfer times, departure times, number of stops, cost, and identifies wheelchair or bike-friendly options.
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Magic Earth information
Developed by
Magic Lane International B.V. Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
Subscription that costs $2 per month + free version with limited functionality.Rating
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Comments and Reviews
One of the best navigation apps there is.
Not free anymore, but only $0.99 per year.
The presence of lane-guidance is declared, but in my region it does not work in the current version of the application during car navigation. Although information for the corresponding intersections is available on OpenStreetMap.
I don't see any functionality on the website to delete or edit my review. After the Big Update on November 28, 2025, I see no reason to continue using this app. All the key features have become paid.
Seems great if you're a driver, the public transport features feel like an afterthought. As someone choosing to use public transport wherever possible, that's a deal-breaker to me. That part of the app needs serious improvement
This is a very capable map and navigation app for those seeking an alternative to Google Maps/Waze, with a privacy first mindset.
Pros:
Cons:
After trialling this app, I've not had any issues with reliability and am happy to make this my recommendation (alongside HERE) as an alternative to Google Maps. You may, or may not, be aware that this is the navigation app of choice for /e/OS. And I can see why. I will stick to this for now.
EDIT: Cleaning up formatting and added more info
UPDATE #1: Spent a bit more time testing the address search, street names and post/zip codes work very well, but house numbers are a little hit and miss with accuracy. But this may be an inherent issue with OpenStreetMaps. I will keep the stars as it is.
UPDATE #2 [2025-07-30]: Adding 'Android Support' to the list of pros. It works very well. But came across an issue when it tries to recalculate the route after a long drive (around 2 hours) it gets stuck in an overview, so I end up switching back to my phone to continue using the navigation.
I have been using this app for years. Works very reliable and provides monthly map updates for my country. It is useful to contribute with Openstreetmap as the features in the app to report accidents, closed roads, ect. A great privacy friendly alternative for drivers that uses googlemaps
One of the best nav apps out there. I was using OSMand before, but this make OSMand look silly (although not as complex or able to customize as much). It just works.
OSM based map that works online, exactly what I was looking for!