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Head-to-head · Offline Maps Apps

Apple Maps vs OsmAnd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Apple Maps #1 in Offline Maps Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Apple Maps
OsmAnd #2 in Offline Maps Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit OsmAnd

Apple Maps leads on 0 checks, OsmAnd on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApple Maps · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOsmAnd · 4 of 4

Apple Maps scores higher on our rubric for offline maps apps: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On map coverage, Apple Maps gives you Regional where OsmAnd offers Global. OsmAnd offers outdoor navigation; Apple Maps doesn't. OsmAnd offers offline place search; Apple Maps doesn't publish it.

Apple Maps is the better fit for apple users wanting offline directions. OsmAnd is the better fit for power users needing detailed global offline maps.

  • Apple Maps fits best

    Apple users wanting offline directions

  • OsmAnd fits best

    Power users needing detailed global offline maps

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Side by side

Feature Apple Maps 9.3/10 Visit ↗ OsmAnd 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #1 in Offline Maps Apps #2 in Offline Maps Apps
Best for Apple users wanting offline directions Power users needing detailed global offline maps
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS Android, iOS, Web
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Apple Maps 2/4 · OsmAnd 4/4
Offline map downloads ✓ ✓
Turn-by-turn navigation ✓ ✓
Outdoor navigation — ✓ (best)
Offline place search Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Map coverage Regional Global
Platforms iOS, macOS Android, iOS, web
Our review
Pros
  • Download selected areas for offline maps, directions, and place details
  • Provides driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
  • Connects with CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, and Mac route planning
  • Download detailed maps for regions worldwide and browse them offline
  • Voice navigation, automatic rerouting, and address or POI search
  • Outdoor routing, GPX tools, and contour-line and hill-shading plugin
Cons
  • Offline map availability varies by country and region
  • Supported offline features vary by country and region
  • Outdoor features are not included
  • Free app version is limited to five map downloads on iOS
  • Contour lines and hill shading require an additional plugin
  • Advanced features and Pro features require a paid option
Our verdict

Apple Maps brings navigation and place discovery to Apple devices, with driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions alongside location search and place details. Its offline maps let users download selected areas for navigation and…

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OsmAnd is an open-source mapping and navigation app for people who need route guidance without relying on a data connection. It runs on Android, iOS, and web, with downloadable detailed maps for regions worldwide. Drivers get offline…

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  1. Apple MapsOffline Maps Apps 9.3Free plan
  2. OsmAndOffline Maps Apps 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple Maps — where it wins

    • Download selected areas for offline maps, directions, and place details
    • Provides driving, walking, cycling, and transit directions
    • Connects with CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, and Mac route planning

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline map availability varies by country and region
    • Supported offline features vary by country and region
    • Outdoor features are not included

  • OsmAnd — where it wins

    • Download detailed maps for regions worldwide and browse them offline
    • Voice navigation, automatic rerouting, and address or POI search
    • Outdoor routing, GPX tools, and contour-line and hill-shading plugin

    Where it doesn't

    • Free app version is limited to five map downloads on iOS
    • Contour lines and hill shading require an additional plugin
    • Advanced features and Pro features require a paid option

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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