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Re: Organic Maps

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Post by VorpalWay »

TFNA wrote: post #46
hypercube33 wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was hoping for an offline open map with specifically tracking (My tracks from Google or now 3rd party) so I can log my adventures. bonus if I can save a printable thing for my wall or something...guess I know what this weekends project is.

OSMAnd is similarly OSM-based, offline, and FOSS (available from F-Droid) and does tracking. It is not typically recommended in posts like these because its wealth of options is daunting to the general public, while Organic Maps and CoMaps are more streamlined.

I have been a happy user of OsmAnd+ for over 15 years at this point, I can strongly recommend it if you need power user features.

(Yes the OsmAnd+ is the paid version, but it is the old pay-once version and I have definitely got my money's worth at this point, and it supports an open source project.)

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by elAhmo »

JumpCrisscross wrote: post #92
random3 wrote: post #80

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thank you! This is highly relavant. I wish OPs would put a bit more research into what they post https://itsfoss.com/news/organic-maps-fork-comaps/ > Despite being advertised as a community-driven project, key decisions, including financial management, partnerships (with Kayak, for instance), and the inclusion of proprietary components in the code were made by a small group of shareholders, often without input from t…

> a small group of shareholders This is sketchy. The entity at the bottom of the page is Organic Maps OÜ, which is an Estonian private limited company. Estonia has non-profits (MTÜs). The fact that this isn't organised as one makes it a commercial venture, except one that asks for donations.

e-Residency is most likely the main reason for this 'run' from Estonia.

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by [deleted] »

maelito wrote: post #63

Organic Maps and its fork Comaps still lack a Web client. We're this on https://cartes.app , trying to push the Web further (even on mobile devices) so that you don't even need an app for most use cases.

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Re: Organic Maps

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Post by technothrasher »

VariousPrograms wrote: post #154
Cider9986 wrote: post #101

StreetComplete is one of my favorite apps. It's like Pokemon Go mixed with Wikipedia because it gamifies contributing to OpenStreetMap, which powers (all?) mainstream opensource maps. Looking forward to iOS support so more people can use it. https://streetcomplete.app/ https://www.openstreetmap.org/

This is a good way to get outside and do challenges like jogging every single street in your town. I figured that OSM was basically complete, but info was severely lacking for my area. It’s really easy to make local maps MUCH better.

I noticed that when I used one of these OSM based nagivation apps (I forget which one now), it suggested I leave my house by heading over my retaining wall, driving down a wooded hill, through a swamp, and then onto a nearby road. But because it was OSM based, I was able to discover the problem, fix it, and then when the app updated their data, the issue went away.

I have since noticed, to my frustration, that whatever map data Uber uses has the same issue, and will send Uber drivers to this road behind my house that doesn't actually have any access. Trying to explain this to Uber and get it fixed is basically impossible.

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by einpoklum »

thinkingemote wrote: post #89
einpoklum wrote: post #84

How does Organic Maps differ from Maps.Me (which it also mentions), or PocketEarth mentiond in comments here? Or CoMaps for that matter? I've had Maps.Me on my phone for some years; it's often not as accurate or polished as the commercial offerings (Google, Here Technologies), but it's pretty nice. What might make me switch?

CoMaps is a fork/spin-off of Organic Maps, which in turn is a fork of Maps.ME

Ok, but - how is Organic Maps better than Maps.ME (and is Comaps better than Organic Maps in some way other than the transparency issues)?

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by nelgaard »

eisa01 wrote: post #4

Organic Maps was my go to app for a navigation app where you can fix errors yourself immediately! So much better than having to work for free on the proprietary apps, and hope they accept your edits There’s a fork from one year ago, CoMaps, that is gaining different features E.g., I am adding CarPlay Dashboard support that you can test by joining the TestFlight We are in great need of both more testers and some prope…

Comaps works for free with android auto.

I did buy OsmAnd a long time ago, but have since used the OsmAnd~ and needed an OSM client for a car.

I like OsmAnd because it is very powerful, but comaps is more elegant.

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by iririririr »

superjan wrote: post #185
trueno wrote: post #173

Earlier quoted context omitted.

do these damn projects even push the proposed edits up back to openstreetmap? insanely shameful if not

They can’t do so automatically. Osm Editors must approve. Apparantly OSM fears legislation when people copy info from google maps. They like to see evidence, like street sign photos. In my limited experience anyway.

yet google was caught red handed stealing openstreetmap data for years and all it led to was a timid Ooopsy letter.

the real reason is that user content, either you don't have anybody contributing, or you're flooded with abuse. there's no middle.

Re: Organic Maps

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Post by pndy »

maelito wrote: post #63

Organic Maps and its fork Comaps still lack a Web client. We're this on https://cartes.app , trying to push the Web further (even on mobile devices) so that you don't even need an app for most use cases.

Desktop could some attention as well because both Organic and CoMaps have a rather basic custom interface that feels imo off
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