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Moovit vs GNOME Maps: catalog facts
Moovit	GNOME Maps
Best for: Commuters and travellers using public transport in many different cities	Best for: Linux desktop users who want a simple OpenStreetMap-based map app
Free + paid options Free to use, with optional paid extras.	Free Free to install from Flathub; donations go to the GNOME Foundation.
Android, iOS	Linux
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	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
Data quality varies between cities Some features are limited to the paid tier	Linux only Fewer features than large commercial map services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	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 Moovit moovitapp.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/moovit-bus-transit-tracker/id498477945 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GNOME Maps apps.gnome.org/Maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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