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Magic Earth vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
Magic EarthOsmAnd

Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus

Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling

Free + paid options

Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.

Free + paid options

Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Some features require a paid Premium licence
  • Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
  • 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
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources for Magic Earth

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for OsmAnd

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.