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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[–] MashedTech 6 points 18 hours ago (5 children)

What's a good open street map app that I can use? Similar to Google maps.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 17 hours ago (4 children)

As the OSM data is freely available, a lot of apps build on it.

Try:

OsmAnd - comprehensive (I've seen it described as a GIS) but a bit more complicated and can be slower
Organic Maps - more streamlined and much faster
Magic Earth - one of the best for car journeys

Best is to download them and see which work best for your uses and location.

[–] drizzlius 6 points 17 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 8 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.

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