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Apple Maps vs OpenStreetMap: catalog facts
Apple Maps	OpenStreetMap
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.
macOS, iOS, Web	Web
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	Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places All 3 strengths for OpenStreetMap Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places Built-in routing with several engines
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
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	Needs internet
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 OpenStreetMap openstreetmap.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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