OSMAnd vs. Organic Maps
9 days ago
- #OpenStreetMap
- #offline-maps
- #smartphone-apps
- Comparison between OsmAnd and Organic Maps, both offline mapping programs for smartphones.
- Both use OpenStreetMap data with monthly updates and have similar issues like accidental map rotation.
- Organic Maps is newer, less feature-rich, and cleaner; OsmAnd is more complex and configurable.
- OsmAnd shows more detailed information by default and includes full OpenStreetMap data for objects.
- Organic Maps allows specific layers for activities like hiking but lacks detailed object data initially.
- OsmAnd features a water navigation mode and detailed public transport routing; Organic Maps does not.
- Both support local place markers, but OsmAnd offers more customization options.
- OsmAnd records tracks at configurable intervals and can upload data; Organic Maps has fixed, less detailed tracking.
- Track comparison shows OsmAnd captures more detail during slow movements compared to Organic Maps.
- Conclusion: OsmAnd is preferred for its features and detail, but Organic Maps shows potential for future development.