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CoMaps vs Magic Earth: catalog facts
CoMapsMagic Earth

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

Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Free + paid options

Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • 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
  • Offline maps and navigation
  • Routing for car, truck, bike and EV
All 4 strengths for Magic Earth
  • Offline maps and navigation
  • Routing for car, truck, bike and EV
  • CarPlay and Android Automotive support
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Public transport layer covers only some cities
  • Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
  • Some features require a paid Premium licence
  • Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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 Offline features available
Sources for CoMaps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Magic Earth

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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