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Scout Maps vs Magic Earth: catalog facts
Scout Maps	Magic Earth
Best for: Commuters with a car that has Google built-in	Best for: Drivers who want offline navigation with a privacy focus
Free + paid options Free to install; catalog sources list some features as paid.	Free + paid options Free app, with a paid Premium licence for extra features.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Runs in cars with Google built-in Dynamic speed limit alerts All 3 strengths for Scout Maps Runs in cars with Google built-in Dynamic speed limit alerts Predictive routing for regular commutes	Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV All 4 strengths for Magic Earth Offline maps and navigation Routing for car, truck, bike and EV CarPlay and Android Automotive support Privacy-focused design
Predictive features rely on observing your travel patterns Oriented towards the US market	Some features require a paid Premium licence Crowd-sourced traffic depends on the number of users nearby
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not 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	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Scout Maps scoutgps.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Magic Earth magicearth.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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