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GMaps WV vs Magic Earth: catalog facts
GMaps WV	Magic Earth
Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally	Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Free + paid options Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.
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 maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV All 4 strengths for Magic Earth Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV CarPlay and Android Automotive support Privacy-focused design
Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027 Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection	Some features require a paid Premium licence Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not 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
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 Magic Earth magicearth.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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