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Organic Maps is nice. On my phone (GrapheneOS Android), I use Organic Maps exclusively now, and haven't yet seen a need to install or use Google Maps on the ph

by neilv 2y ago

Organic Maps is nice. On my phone (GrapheneOS Android), I use Organic Maps exclusively now, and haven't yet seen a need to install or use Google Maps on the phone. (I still use the Google Maps Web site on my laptop, though, and like StreetView, satellite, and the texture-mapped aerial 3D imagery there.)

maipen 2y ago
I think having gmaps is must. Even if you don’t open it, you should have it in case everything goes wrong. I like waze, but sometimes it just fails to find me a certain place.
- Freak_NL 2y ago
  That's heavily location and use dependant. Why would Google Maps be better than OpenStreetMap locally downloaded for off-line use into OsmAnd or OrganicMaps? In much of Europe Google Maps can't even compete with OpenStreetMap data as soon as you get to trails, paths, and minor local roads. Besides, if you have a wireless signal, you can always just of the browser with Google Maps. A real backup means having a paper map when hiking, and just following the local road signs when driving. When things really go wrong, Google Maps is just about the last thing to use.
- palata 2y ago
  > I like waze, but sometimes it just fails to find me a certain place. Doesn't Waze belong to Google?
- npteljes 2y ago
  I too like to have backups, I use OsmAnd in case Organic Maps goes wrong on me. But Google Maps also has its use for me, businesses around me are best represented on that, especially opening hours.
hedora 2y ago
On iOS, I never use gmaps. Even if I tap a link accidentally and it opens their website, the address is broken half the time. Instead, I screen shot the address and paste it into another mapping app. However, on android, if the google location services (the spyware half of gmaps) is not installed, then third party apps like uber and lyft, and real world infrastructure access, like ev charging and paying parking meters break.
yosito 2y ago
If there were a service that could convert Google Maps links to Organic Maps links, I'd never need Google Maps.
- brunoqc 2y ago
  Maybe check https://f-droid.org/packages/net.retiolus.osm2gmaps/ https://f-droid.org/packages/net.retiolus.osm2gmaps/ I don't know if it does what you want or if it's for the reverse.

by neilv 2y ago

maipen 2y ago

I think having gmaps is must. Even if you don’t open it, you should have it in case everything goes wrong. I like waze, but sometimes it just fails to find me a certain place.

Freak_NL 2y ago
That's heavily location and use dependant. Why would Google Maps be better than OpenStreetMap locally downloaded for off-line use into OsmAnd or OrganicMaps? In much of Europe Google Maps can't even compete with OpenStreetMap data as soon as you get to trails, paths, and minor local roads. Besides, if you have a wireless signal, you can always just of the browser with Google Maps. A real backup means having a paper map when hiking, and just following the local road signs when driving. When things really go wrong, Google Maps is just about the last thing to use.
palata 2y ago
> I like waze, but sometimes it just fails to find me a certain place. Doesn't Waze belong to Google?
npteljes 2y ago
I too like to have backups, I use OsmAnd in case Organic Maps goes wrong on me. But Google Maps also has its use for me, businesses around me are best represented on that, especially opening hours.

hedora 2y ago

On iOS, I never use gmaps. Even if I tap a link accidentally and it opens their website, the address is broken half the time. Instead, I screen shot the address and paste it into another mapping app. However, on android, if the google location services (the spyware half of gmaps) is not installed, then third party apps like uber and lyft, and real world infrastructure access, like ev charging and paying parking meters break.

yosito 2y ago

If there were a service that could convert Google Maps links to Organic Maps links, I'd never need Google Maps.

brunoqc 2y ago
Maybe check https://f-droid.org/packages/net.retiolus.osm2gmaps/ https://f-droid.org/packages/net.retiolus.osm2gmaps/ I don't know if it does what you want or if it's for the reverse.