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Apple Maps vs CoMaps: catalog facts
Apple Maps	CoMaps
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: People who want private offline navigation based on OpenStreetMap
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
macOS, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration All 4 strengths for Apple Maps Built into iPhone and Mac Tight CarPlay integration Web version for use from any browser Guides and place recommendations	Offline search and turn-by-turn routing for foot, bike and car Outdoor mode with trails, campsites and contour lines All 4 strengths for CoMaps Offline search and turn-by-turn routing for foot, bike and car Outdoor mode with trails, campsites and contour lines Offline Wikipedia articles for points of interest Community-governed and privacy-focused
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Public transport layer covers only some cities Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Apple Maps maps.apple.com apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-maps/id915056765 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for CoMaps comaps.app f-droid.org/packages/app.comaps.fdroid apps.apple.com/us/app/comaps/id6747180809 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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