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OpenStreetMaps has some good apps with offline support but their search function is usually pretty bad. If they could crack search OpenStreetMaps would be a win

OpenStreetMaps has some good apps with offline support but their search function is usually pretty bad. If they could crack search OpenStreetMaps would be a winner.

m4rtink 7y ago
Check the OSM Scout Server & related apps: https://github.com/rinigus/osmscout-server https://github.com/rinigus/osmscout-server It's a local service running on your device that handled offline data updates (all data packs are generated from SOM data) and then provides various services (routing/tiles/geocoding/advanced PoI search) based on this offline data to navigation apps running on the device. I really nice concept IMHO, but I'm a bit biased as I'm the author of one of the navigation apps (modRana) that make use of OSM Scout Server if available on the device. :)
te0006 7y ago
Check out MapFactor Navigator. Has a good single-line global offline search feature, usually two search terms (such as street/POI name and city or postal code) suffice. Also very good turn by turn voice navigation, an intuitive touch UI and other things one likes to see in a GPS app. Completely free on Android with OSM offline maps (which they distribute in a heavily compressed but rather complete format). Not affiliated but wouldn't drive out of town without it. You can also buy and use commercial TomTom maps within the same app if preferred. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.navigator https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.... There is also an iOS version.
- Ididntdothis 7y ago
  I have had this app for a long time. First on android, then on iOS. From what I see it has a google online search and then search through state, city and street. I can’t just you “Broadway , New York” or “Indian buffet” while offline. Otherwise the app is great.
  - te0006 7y ago
    Well the current Android version (don't know about iOS) _does_ have one-line offline search functionality. Perhaps you just need one or two more search terms.

OpenStreetMaps has some good apps with offline support but their search function is usually pretty bad. If they could crack search OpenStreetMaps would be a winner.

m4rtink 7y ago

Check the OSM Scout Server & related apps: https://github.com/rinigus/osmscout-server https://github.com/rinigus/osmscout-server It's a local service running on your device that handled offline data updates (all data packs are generated from SOM data) and then provides various services (routing/tiles/geocoding/advanced PoI search) based on this offline data to navigation apps running on the device. I really nice concept IMHO, but I'm a bit biased as I'm the author of one of the navigation apps (modRana) that make use of OSM Scout Server if available on the device. :)

te0006 7y ago

Check out MapFactor Navigator. Has a good single-line global offline search feature, usually two search terms (such as street/POI name and city or postal code) suffice. Also very good turn by turn voice navigation, an intuitive touch UI and other things one likes to see in a GPS app. Completely free on Android with OSM offline maps (which they distribute in a heavily compressed but rather complete format). Not affiliated but wouldn't drive out of town without it. You can also buy and use commercial TomTom maps within the same app if preferred. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.navigator https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapfactor.... There is also an iOS version.

Ididntdothis 7y ago
I have had this app for a long time. First on android, then on iOS. From what I see it has a google online search and then search through state, city and street. I can’t just you “Broadway , New York” or “Indian buffet” while offline. Otherwise the app is great.
- te0006 7y ago
  Well the current Android version (don't know about iOS) _does_ have one-line offline search functionality. Perhaps you just need one or two more search terms.