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Apple Maps vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
Apple Maps	OsmAnd
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation	Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling
Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.	Free + paid options Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.
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	Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation All 4 strengths for OsmAnd Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation GPX track and overlay support Open source, based on OpenStreetMap data
Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps	Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases All 3 limitations for OsmAnd Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases No live traffic data
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 OsmAnd osmand.net f-droid.org/packages/net.osmand.plus Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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