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PocketMaps vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
PocketMaps	OsmAnd
Best for: Android users who want downloadable maps and offline navigation	Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling
Free Free and open source under the MIT License.	Free + paid options Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.
Android	Android, iOS
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	Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation All 4 strengths for OsmAnd Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation GPX track and overlay support Open source, based on OpenStreetMap data
Place search requires an internet connection	Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases All 3 limitations for OsmAnd Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases No live traffic data
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 OsmAnd osmand.net f-droid.org/packages/net.osmand.plus Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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