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Mobile Atlas CreatorOruxMaps

Best for: Preparing offline maps for a GPS handheld or an older mapping app

Best for: Hikers and cyclists who want detailed offline maps on an Android phone

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free with no ads; a donation version is on Google Play and the project also accepts PayPal and…

Full pricing details

Free with no ads; a donation version is on Google Play and the project also accepts PayPal and bitcoin donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Android, iOS
  • Exports to a long list of map app and GPS formats
  • Uses many online map sources
All 3 strengths
  • Exports to a long list of map app and GPS formats
  • Uses many online map sources
  • PNG export with OziExplorer calibration
  • Opens many offline map formats, including Mapsforge, MBTiles, GeoPDF and Garmin maps
  • Creates offline maps from online sources, with layered composite maps
All 4 strengths
  • Opens many offline map formats, including Mapsforge, MBTiles, GeoPDF and Garmin maps
  • Creates offline maps from online sources, with layered composite maps
  • Relief shading and 3D view from DEM files
  • No advertising and Android Wear support
  • Many supported formats target old platforms such as Windows Mobile and Symbian
  • Map provider terms may limit bulk downloading
  • Preparing offline maps can involve separate desktop tools such as MOBAC
  • Wide range of options takes time to learn
All 3 limitations
  • Preparing offline maps can involve separate desktop tools such as MOBAC
  • Wide range of options takes time to learn
  • Not open source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: GPL License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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