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CoMaps
Developer(s)CoMaps Contributors
Initial release1 June 2025; 3 days ago (2025-06-01)
Repositorycodeberg.org/comaps/comaps
Written inC++ (core), Java (Android), Objective-C, Swift (iOS)
Operating systemCurrent: Android. Planned: iOS, macOS, Linux
PredecessorOrganic Maps
LicenseApache License 2.0
Websitecomaps.app

CoMaps is a community-driven, free and open-source, offline navigation app that uses map data from OpenStreetMap (OSM). The app is designed to function without internet connectivity by downloading maps for offline use[1]. CoMaps emphasizes privacy, transparency, and community collaboration, aiming to provide a navigation solution that is not only easy to use, but also respects user data and fosters open participation.[2]

Features

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Privacy

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CoMaps prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data or tracking user locations.

Offline maps

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CoMaps functions entirely offline by allowing users to download maps in advance. Once maps are downloaded, navigation, search, and route planning do not require an internet connection. The app offers offline maps of the world, including cycling routes, hiking trails, walking paths, contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes.[3][4]

Low battery consumption

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The app is designed to optimize battery usage during navigation.

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CoMaps provides navigation for various activities, including hiking, biking, driving, and public transport. It supports turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and allows users to search for information on the map and add bookmarks.

OpenStreetMap data

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CoMaps integrates with the OpenStreetMap project, utilizing its crowdsourced map data. The app includes an in-app editor where people can contribute updates to the map, such as businesses and landmarks.[5]

Core Principles

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The CoMaps[6] team created a set of principles[7] as the foundation of the project:

  1. Transparency
  2. Community Decision-making
  3. Not-for-profit
  4. Open source
  5. Privacy-focused
  6. Collective funding
  7. Assets for Public Interest

History

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The CoMaps project was initiated in response to growing concerns and dissatisfaction within the Organic Maps community. The original Organic Maps project, while initially promoted as an open community effort, faced significant issues related to governance, transparency, and the potential for shareholder profit at the expense of the community.[8][9][10][11] These concerns were detailed in an open letter to Organic Maps shareholders.[12] Despite some positive steps, the lack of a substantive resolution led to the decision by the community contributors to start a new independent project.

The first public release of CoMaps was made available on the 1 June 2025.[13][14]

As of May 2025, a fiscal host has been set up on Open Collective.[15] Process is ongoing to form a non-profit or cooperative legal structure for the project.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "IT'S FOSS NEWS: Organic Maps Forked Over Governance Concerns: CoMaps is Born".
  2. ^ "AlternativeTo - Organic Maps contributors fork project as concerns over governance and transparency grow". 15 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  3. ^ "MENAFN: Organic Maps Fork Spurs Governance Debate".
  4. ^ "Clubic: Un concurrent à Google Maps centré sur la vie privée ? Le projet est en cours !" (in French). 16 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  5. ^ "OpenStreetMap: CoMaps".
  6. ^ "CoMaps Website: Discover more of your journey".
  7. ^ "Core Principles of CoMaps".
  8. ^ "Wikibooks: Maps.Me to Organic Maps: OM Crisis".
  9. ^ "s3n·net: QUO VADIS - Organic Maps gets community fork". 14 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  10. ^ "devBY: От Organic Maps откололась команда — делает новые карты (опять)".
  11. ^ "arabian post: Organic Maps Fork Spurs Governance Debate".
  12. ^ "Open Letter to Organic Maps Shareholders". 16 April 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  13. ^ "AlternativeTo: Organic Maps fork CoMaps launches first preview release, but limited to Android users".
  14. ^ comaps. "Codeberg: 2025.06.01-6-android - comaps/comaps". Codeberg.org. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Open Collective".
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