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Citymapper vs GNOME Maps: catalog facts
Citymapper	GNOME Maps
Best for: Commuters and visitors getting around big cities by public transport	Best for: Linux desktop users who want a simple OpenStreetMap-based map app
Free + paid options Free to use, with some features reserved for the paid CLUB membership.	Free Free to install from Flathub; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.
Android, iOS, Web	Linux
Covers more than 400 major cities Live bus locations, traffic and diversions All 3 strengths for Citymapper Covers more than 400 major cities Live bus locations, traffic and diversions Available on iPhone, Android and the web	Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning All 4 strengths for GNOME Maps Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning Integrates with the GNOME desktop Actively maintained with a 2026 release
Only covers larger transit cities Some features require a CLUB membership All 3 limitations for Citymapper Only covers larger transit cities Some features require a CLUB membership Shows advertising	Linux only Fewer features than large commercial map services
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Citymapper citymapper.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/citymapper-all-live-transit/id4694632… Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GNOME Maps apps.gnome.org/Maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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