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Öffi vs Google Maps: catalog facts
Öffi	Google Maps
Best for: Public transport users in Europe who want one timetable app	Best for: Everyday driving, transit and local search
Free Free to download; the site has a page for giving the developer a gift.	Free Free to use.
Android	Android, iOS, Web
Covers many European transport authorities in one app Live departures including delays All 4 strengths for Öffi Covers many European transport authorities in one app Live departures including delays Interactive network plans Widget for departures at nearby stations	Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions All 4 strengths for Google Maps Real-time traffic and lane guidance Public transit directions Street View imagery Extensive local business listings
Android only Coverage outside Europe is limited to a few regions	Tied to Google's data collection Offline use limited to downloaded areas
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Öffi oeffi.schildbach.de f-droid.org/packages/de.schildbach.oeffi Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google Maps google.com/maps play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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