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CoMaps vs GMaps WV: catalog facts
CoMapsGMaps WV

Best for: People who want private offline navigation based on OpenStreetMap

Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Android, iOS Android
  • 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
  • Access to Google Maps without the official app
  • Restricted WebView limits what the site can do
All 3 strengths for GMaps WV
  • Access to Google Maps without the official app
  • Restricted WebView limits what the site can do
  • Open source and actively updated
  • Public transport layer covers only some cities
  • Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
  • Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027
  • Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Needs internet
Sources for CoMaps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for GMaps WV

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.