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CoMaps vs Apple Maps: catalog facts
CoMaps	Apple Maps
Best for: People who want private offline navigation based on OpenStreetMap	Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want built-in navigation
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Free Free, included with Apple devices and on the web.
Android, iOS	macOS, iOS, Web
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	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
Public transport layer covers only some cities Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area	Native apps only on Apple platforms Web version offers fewer features than the apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
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	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

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