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GMaps WV vs CoMaps: catalog facts
GMaps WVCoMaps

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

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

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Android Android, iOS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027
  • Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection
  • Public transport layer covers only some cities
  • Map data quality depends on OpenStreetMap coverage in each area
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Offline features available
Sources for GMaps WV

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for CoMaps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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