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GMaps WV vs Google Maps: catalog facts
GMaps WV	Google Maps
Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free to use.
Android	Android, iOS, Web
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	Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions All 4 strengths for Google Maps Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions Street View imagery Extensive local business listings
Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027 Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GMaps WV github.com/woheller69/maps f-droid.org/packages/us.spotco.maps Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google Maps google.com/maps play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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