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MAPS.ME vs Yandex Maps: catalog facts
MAPS.ME	Yandex Maps
Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad	Best for: Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well
Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data All 4 strengths for MAPS.ME Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web Interface in many languages	Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services All 3 strengths for Yandex Maps Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services Works without an exact address
Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project	Proprietary service run by Yandex Coverage detail varies by region
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Yandex Maps yandex.com/maps Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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