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Scout Maps vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
Scout MapsOsmAnd

Best for: Commuters with a car that has Google built-in

Best for: Offline navigation for driving, hiking and cycling

Free + paid options

Free to install; catalog sources list some features as paid.

Free + paid options

Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock 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
  • 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
  • Predictive features rely on observing your travel patterns
  • Oriented towards the US market
  • 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
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Scout Maps

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for OsmAnd

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.