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CoMaps vs Pure Maps: catalog facts
CoMapsPure Maps

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

Best for: Navigation on Linux phones and Sailfish OS devices

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Android, iOS Linux
  • 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
  • Runs on Linux desktops, Linux phones and Sailfish OS
  • Pluggable map, geocoder and router providers
All 3 strengths for Pure Maps
  • Runs on Linux desktops, Linux phones and Sailfish OS
  • Pluggable map, geocoder and router providers
  • Open source with long-running development
  • Public transport layer covers only some cities
  • Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
  • No Windows, macOS, Android or iOS versions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for CoMaps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Pure Maps

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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