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CoMaps vs MAPS.ME: catalog facts
CoMapsMAPS.ME

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

Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Free + paid options

Free to download, with some paid features.

Android, iOS Android, 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
  • Downloadable offline maps for the whole world
  • Route planning without mobile data
All 4 strengths for MAPS.ME
  • Downloadable offline maps for the whole world
  • Route planning without mobile data
  • Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web
  • Interface in many languages
  • Public transport layer covers only some cities
  • Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
  • Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps
  • Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
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 Offline features available
Sources for CoMaps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for MAPS.ME

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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