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Just wanted to add my experience with Organic Maps. I used it extensively this year, mainly because it has hiking and bicycle paths that are not marked at all
by lioeters 3y ago
Just wanted to add my experience with Organic Maps.
I used it extensively this year, mainly because it has hiking and bicycle paths that are not marked at all on Google Maps.
It works off-line. This is so valuable to me, especially when hiking.
One time I was lost deep in a mountain/forest, and the app found a GPS signal to show my location and direction, saving me from unexpectedly spending the night (for which I was not prepared). I suppose any map app is capable of this, but I was so glad.
It's also capable of giving directions.
And, unlike Google Maps, I can trust that the app is not collecting and misusing my location data.
Of course, as an open-source project, there are some rough edges. I have GMaps installed just in case, and on a few occasions I had to resort to using it. But I was pleasantly surprised by Organic Maps, so far it's my favorite mobile app for maps.