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GMaps WV vs HERE WeGo: catalog facts
GMaps WV	HERE WeGo
Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally	Best for: Drivers who want free offline navigation without an account
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	Downloadable country maps for offline driving No account required All 3 strengths for HERE WeGo Downloadable country maps for offline driving No account required Good coverage in Europe
Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027 Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection	Fewer local business details and reviews than Google Maps
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 HERE WeGo wego.here.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/here-wego-maps-navigation/id955837609 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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