Currently there's only 3 big players when it comes to maps. You've got Google, Apple and Microsoft. > > Let's try to make OpenStreetMap the best map there is. Go grab StreetComplete and start mapping your surroundings when you're out and about. > > All the data is under a public license and managed by a non-profit foundation in the UK. > > It's very easy to get started, and quite addictive.

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[–] drizzlius 6 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

For android users: Get osmand from f-droid instead of the google play store. When I installed from the google play store I ran into an map area download limit which does not seem to be there on the f-droid distribution.

[–] joostjakob 1 points 14 hours ago

They have a team of employees working on the app and the hosting of servers to package the data in downloadable files also costs money. So consider donating if you don't want to use the Play version.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 23 hours ago

Yes, the Play Store version only allows live updates for OSM contributors (up to a point and, once there have been enough it is free for all), whereas the F-droid version has no such restrictions.