OsmAnd — Maps & GPS Offline
App stats
- approximate location (network-based)
- precise location (GPS and network-based)
- access extra location provider commands
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- access Bluetooth settings
- full network access
- change your audio settings
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
OsmAnd is an offline world map application based on OpenStreetMap (OSM), which allows you to navigate taking into account the preferred roads and vehicle dimensions. Plan routes based on inclines and record GPX tracks without an internet connection.
OsmAnd is an open source app. We do not collect user data and you decide what data the app will have access to.
Main features:
Map view
• Choice of places to be displayed on the map: attractions, food, health and more;
• Search for places by address, name, coordinates, or category;
• Map styles for the convenience of different activities: touring view, nautical map, winter and ski, topographic, desert, off-road, and others;
• Shading relief and plug-in contour lines;
• Ability to overlay different sources of maps on top of each other;
GPS Navigation
• Plotting a route to a place without an Internet connection;
• Customizable navigation profiles for different vehicles: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, 4x4, pedestrians, boats, public transport, and more;
• Change the constructed route, taking into account the exclusion of certain roads or road surfaces;
• Customizable information widgets about the route: distance, speed, remaining travel time, distance to turn, and more;
Route Planning and Recording
• Plotting a route point by point using one or multiple navigation profiles;
• Route recording using GPX tracks;
• Manage GPX tracks: displaying your own or imported GPX tracks on the map, navigating through them;
• Visual data about the route - descents/ascents, distances;
• Ability to share GPX track in OpenStreetMap;
Creation of points with different functionality
• Favourites;
• Markers;
• Audio/video notes;
OpenStreetMap
• Making edits to OSM;
• Updating maps with a frequency of up to one hour;
Additional features
• Compass and radius ruler;
• Mapillary interface;
• Night theme;
• Wikipedia;
• Large community of users around the world, documentation, and support;
Paid features:
Maps+ (in-app or subscription)
• Android Auto support;
• Unlimited map downloads;
• Topo data (Contour lines and Terrain);
• Nautical depths;
• Offline Wikipedia;
• Offline Wikivoyage - Travel guides.
OsmAnd Pro (subscription)
• OsmAnd Cloud (backup and restore);
• Cross-platform;
• Hourly map updates;
• Weather plugin;
• Elevation widget;
• Customise route line;
• External sensors support (ANT+, Bluetooth);
• Online Elevation profile.
User reviews
- Great for offline navigation and map use.
- Utilizes OpenStreetMap, which is open-source and community-driven.
- Offers multiple navigation modes (walking, biking, public transport).
- Ability to save and organize locations as favorites.
- Limited address search functionality; often cannot find addresses accurately.
- User interface is complicated and has a steep learning curve.
- Voice prompts from the GPS can be excessive or annoying.
- Issues with route calculation leading to poor navigation choices.
- Paid features may be restrictive, such as limit on region downloads.
- Problems with searching and entering addresses.
- Complexity of the user interface and navigation options.
- Quality of voice prompts and navigation directions.
- Offline capabilities and overall utility for various activities.
User reviews
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