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Head-to-head · Offline Maps Apps

Organic Maps vs AMap (Gaode Maps)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Organic Maps #4 in Offline Maps Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Organic Maps
AMap (Gaode Maps) #6 in Offline Maps Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AMap

Organic Maps leads on 1 check, AMap (Gaode Maps) on 0, and 4 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 scoreOrganic Maps · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOrganic Maps · 4 of 4

Organic Maps scores higher on our rubric for offline maps apps: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

On map coverage, AMap (Gaode Maps) gives you Regional where Organic Maps offers Global. Organic Maps offers outdoor navigation; AMap (Gaode Maps) doesn't.

Organic Maps is the better fit for free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation. AMap (Gaode Maps) is the better fit for drivers and transit users in supported regions.

  • Organic Maps fits best

    Free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation

  • AMap (Gaode Maps) fits best

    Drivers and transit users in supported regions

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Side by side

Feature Organic Maps 9.0/10 Visit ↗ AMap (Gaode Maps) 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Offline Maps Apps #6 in Offline Maps Apps
Best for Free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation Drivers and transit users in supported regions
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile, Desktop Mobile, Cloud
Platforms iOS, Android, Linux iOS, Android, Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Organic Maps 4/4 · AMap (Gaode Maps) 3/4
Offline map downloads ✓ ✓
Turn-by-turn navigation ✓ ✓
Outdoor navigation ✓ (best) —
Offline place search ✓ ✓
Specs
Map coverage Global Regional
Platforms iOS, Android, Linux iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, web
Our review
Pros
  • Download country and regional maps for offline search and navigation.
  • Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling, and driving.
  • Includes trails, terrain details, transit maps, and CarPlay and Android Auto support.
  • Download map data for offline viewing and city-limited place search
  • Offline driving navigation works with downloaded route-area data
  • Plans driving, public-transit, cycling and mixed routes
Cons
  • Turn-by-turn navigation is listed for walking, cycling, and car travel.
  • Platform support is listed for iOS, Android, and Linux.
  • The feature set does not include AI features.
  • Offline place search is limited to the currently displayed city
  • Offline route planning requires data for every city along the route
  • Offline coverage is focused on mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
Our verdict

Organic Maps is a free, open-source maps and GPS app for travelers, hikers, cyclists, and drivers. It supports offline downloads for countries and regions, with search on downloaded maps and voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for…

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AMap (Gaode Maps) is a mapping and navigation app focused on travel and local services in China. It suits drivers and transit users in supported regions who want route guidance alongside nearby-place search. The app is free and available…

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  1. Organic MapsOffline Maps Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. AMap (Gaode Maps)Offline Maps Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Organic Maps — where it wins

    • Download country and regional maps for offline search and navigation.
    • Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling, and driving.
    • Includes trails, terrain details, transit maps, and CarPlay and Android Auto support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Turn-by-turn navigation is listed for walking, cycling, and car travel.
    • Platform support is listed for iOS, Android, and Linux.
    • The feature set does not include AI features.

  • AMap (Gaode Maps) — where it wins

    • Download map data for offline viewing and city-limited place search
    • Offline driving navigation works with downloaded route-area data
    • Plans driving, public-transit, cycling and mixed routes

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline place search is limited to the currently displayed city
    • Offline route planning requires data for every city along the route
    • Offline coverage is focused on mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
  • Organic Maps9.0/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source option for offline maps, outdoor routes, and voice-guided navigation.

    Visit Organic MapsFull verdict →
  • AMap (Gaode Maps)8.8/10 · Free plan

    A free mapping app with offline driving support and regionally focused coverage.

    Visit AMapFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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