CoMaps vs GMaps WV: catalog facts
CoMaps | GMaps WV |
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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 |
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Free Free and open source, supported by donations. |
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. |
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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
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- 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
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- Public transport layer covers only some cities
- Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
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- Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027
- Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Offline features available |
Needs internet |
Sources for CoMapsCatalog checked September 23, 2026 |
Sources for GMaps WVCatalog checked October 2, 2026 |
“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.
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