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Head-to-head · Offline Maps Apps

OsmAnd vs AMap (Gaode Maps)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OsmAnd #2 in Offline Maps Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit OsmAnd
AMap (Gaode Maps) #6 in Offline Maps Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AMap

OsmAnd 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 scoreOsmAnd · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOsmAnd · 4 of 4

OsmAnd scores higher on our rubric for offline maps apps: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

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

OsmAnd is the better fit for power users needing detailed global offline maps. AMap (Gaode Maps) is the better fit for drivers and transit users in supported regions.

  • OsmAnd fits best

    Power users needing detailed global offline maps

  • AMap (Gaode Maps) fits best

    Drivers and transit users in supported regions

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Side by side

Feature OsmAnd 9.2/10 Visit ↗ AMap (Gaode Maps) 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Offline Maps Apps #6 in Offline Maps Apps
Best for Power users needing detailed global offline maps Drivers and transit users in supported regions
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile, Cloud
Platforms Android, iOS, Web iOS, Android, Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features OsmAnd 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 Android, iOS, web iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, web
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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…

Read the review →
  1. OsmAndOffline Maps Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. AMap (Gaode Maps)Offline Maps Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • OsmAnd9.2/10 · Free plan

    Detailed offline mapping with navigation for road trips and outdoor routes.

    Visit OsmAndFull 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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