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Organic Maps (Unofficial)

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Organic Maps is a free open-source Android & iOS offline maps app for travelers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists based on top of crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data and curated with love by MapsWithMe (Maps.Me) founders back from 2021.

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The Experience is So Good Now! (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/organicmaps@sopuli.xyz

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At first it was rough around the edges but after I filled in the missing information to the database my experience got a whole lot better and now I get to enjoy the best looking maps app!

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[–] superkret@feddit.org 43 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I made it a habit to add whatever place I want to navigate to, or add info like opening hours, if it is missing in the map and I have the time.
It's a really satisfying feeling to set an address as destination, knowing you put it on the map.
I also use StreetComplete to gamify my daily mental health walk.

[–] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What’s the best way to do this from mobile while I’m out and about? I’d love to help contribute for my area (and to teach family/friends how to contribute as well) but I don’t have a great handle on where to start myself.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The easiest way would be StreetComplete.
It gives you markers on a map with questions you can answer in app, to update and complete Openstreetmap data.
Vespucci is an app you can use for more more comprehensive edits, like adding new objects.

[–] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

[–] ____@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

+1 on StreetComplete. Keep in mind, it restricts contributions to the area you're currently in based on location data. I resorted to spoofing my GPS location so that I could keep contributing :P

Vespucci seems interesting, thanks for the suggestion!

[–] superkret@feddit.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Umm,.. you are supposed to contribute based on observations in the real world.
Why would you need to spoof your location?

[–] ____@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

To cover other neighbourhoods in my city that I know well. When I am physically there, I'm usually biking and can't edit real-time, so I do so afterwards at home. I verify all my potential changes and ensure they match what I've seen. I've covered about half my city so far :)

[–] egrets@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

On iOS I use Every Door (simple, based on adding additional info to existing places) or Go Map! (fully-fledged editor). They're both a little rough around the edges, but they're fair solid.

[–] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Perfect! I use iOS mostly so will check those out as well!

[–] canihasaccount@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'd like to know as well

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

add info like opening hours

So many places are missing that!

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mapped out my local area now I'm annoyed there is nothing to correct.

[–] eatham@aussie.zone 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Correct someone else's area

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

im not gonna step on another mappers terf and risk starting something

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

You’re literally assuming the worst. Anyone would be happy to having the missing gaps filled.

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Just tested it. Seems like it doesn't support public transport routes? At least in my area