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PocketMaps vs MAPS.ME: catalog facts
PocketMaps	MAPS.ME
Best for: Android users who want downloadable maps and offline navigation	Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad
Free Free and open source under the MIT License.	Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.
Android	Android, iOS, Web
Downloaded maps support offline navigation Includes route finding and turn-by-turn directions All 3 strengths for PocketMaps Downloaded maps support offline navigation Includes route finding and turn-by-turn directions Can record routes and show speed data	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
Place search requires an internet connection	Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Not open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for PocketMaps f-droid.org/packages/com.junjunguo.pocketmaps Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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