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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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

[–] ____@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

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

[–] canihasaccount@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I'd like to know as well

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

add info like opening hours

So many places are missing that!

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 24 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] eatham@aussie.zone 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Correct someone else's area

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

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

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

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