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GNOME Maps vs Moovit: catalog facts
GNOME Maps	Moovit
Best for: Linux desktop users who want a simple OpenStreetMap-based map app	Best for: Commuters and travellers using public transport in many different cities
Free Free to install from Flathub; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.	Free + paid options Free to use, with optional paid extras.
Linux	Android, iOS
Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning All 4 strengths for GNOME Maps Uses open OpenStreetMap data Pedestrian and public transit route planning Integrates with the GNOME desktop Actively maintained with a 2026 release	Coverage across thousands of cities Real-time arrival information All 4 strengths for Moovit Coverage across thousands of cities Real-time arrival information Service alerts for disruptions Multimodal trip planning
Linux only Fewer features than large commercial map services	Data quality varies between cities Some features are limited to the paid tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GNOME Maps apps.gnome.org/Maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Moovit moovitapp.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/moovit-bus-transit-tracker/id498477945 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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