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Apk Link: https://cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/OrganicMaps-24081605-GooglePlay.apk

Note: If you don't want to deal with stuff like this, I recommend you download and use it from F-Droid client or Accrescent AppStore.

Update: The app returned to the App Store.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 months ago (3 children)

So, what about OSMand. Or Magic Earth. Or any other map app?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They're not "good enough" - they dont provide the same comfy UI/UX that google maps and organic maps does. And organic maps is offline, so literally no data harvesting.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I prefer the UI of Magic Earth than Organic Maps. And ME also has offline maps/navigation, given that it also uses OSM.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Osmand is the best but it's complicated and has too many features for a casual maps user. It's UI is not that bad as others suggest. I have both installed cause organic maps doesn't support saving routes/tracks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think OpenTracks could be a good lightweight alternative for simply saving tracks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I have that too but i just use osmand cause it's more convenient to just create a route for bike. I use open tracks when I need to track my speed, distance, etc.

Honestly the osm ecosystem is really good. Best part is it's always getting better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

No opinion on OSMand but Magic Earth is proprietary which is a deal breaker for me.