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Head-to-head · Offline Maps Apps

OsmAnd vs Organic 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
Organic Maps #4 in Offline Maps Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Organic Maps

OsmAnd leads on 0 checks, Organic Maps on 0, and 5 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

OsmAnd scores higher on our rubric for offline maps apps: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

OsmAnd is the better fit for power users needing detailed global offline maps. Organic Maps is the better fit for free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation.

  • OsmAnd fits best

    Power users needing detailed global offline maps

  • Organic Maps fits best

    Free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation

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Side by side

Feature OsmAnd 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Organic Maps 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Offline Maps Apps #4 in Offline Maps Apps
Best for Power users needing detailed global offline maps Free offline maps with outdoor and car navigation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Android, iOS, Web iOS, Android, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features OsmAnd 4/4 · Organic Maps 4/4
Offline map downloads ✓ ✓
Turn-by-turn navigation ✓ ✓
Outdoor navigation ✓ ✓
Offline place search ✓ ✓
Specs
Map coverage Global Global
Platforms Android, iOS, web iOS, Android, Linux
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 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.
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
  • 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.
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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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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  1. OsmAndOffline Maps Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. Organic MapsOffline Maps Apps 9.0Free 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

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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