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GMaps WV vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
GMaps WV	OsmAnd
Best for: Android users avoiding the official Google Maps app who still need its data occasionally	Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Free + paid options Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock 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	Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation All 4 strengths for OsmAnd Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation GPX track and overlay support Open source, based on OpenStreetMap data
Developer says it will stop working on certified Android devices from 2026/2027 Depends on the Google Maps website, so needs a connection	Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases All 3 limitations for OsmAnd Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases No live traffic data
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
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 OsmAnd osmand.net f-droid.org/packages/net.osmand.plus Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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