Organic Maps
Free, open-source offline maps app for hiking, cycling, and driving. No ads, no tracking, and fully functional without internet access. Powered by OpenStreetMap data.
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Organic Maps is a free, open-source, privacy-focused offline maps and GPS navigation app designed for travelers, hikers, cyclists, and drivers. Developed by the original MapsWithMe/Maps.Me team, it offers detailed offline maps with features like turn-by-turn navigation, hiking trails, contour lines, and Wikipedia integration—all without requiring an internet connection.
Key Features
- 100% offline functionality: Download maps and use all features without internet access
- Detailed offline maps: Includes places missing from other maps, powered by OpenStreetMap
- Navigation for all modes: Turn-by-turn walking, cycling, driving with voice guidance and CarPlay/Android Auto support
- Hiking & cycling features: Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, slopes, and dedicated trails
- Fast offline search: Quickly find locations on downloaded maps
- Cross-platform bookmarks: Import/export in KML/KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON formats
- Dark Mode: Protects eyes during night navigation
- Wikipedia integration: Access articles for popular places
- Lightweight: Countries and regions consume minimal storage space
- Privacy-first: No ads, tracking, data collection, or mandatory registration
Why Organic?
Organic Maps is designed to be pure and organic:
- Respects user privacy completely
- Optimizes battery usage
- Prevents unexpected mobile data charges
- Free from trackers and malicious software
- Verified by Exodus Privacy Project
The app is available on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and F-Droid, with no forced tutorials or push notifications.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Organic Maps is a fully client-side application that:
- Uses OpenStreetMap data for all map content
- Operates entirely offline after initial map download
- Supports self-hosting of map data (advanced users)
- Available as open-source software under GPLv3 license
- No backend servers required for core functionality