OsmAnd
osmand.netOffline Mobile Maps & Navigation
Travel & Locationoffline-mapsnavigationopenstreetmapopen-sourcegpshikingprivacy
About
OsmAnd is an open-source mobile navigation and mapping app that works fully offline using OpenStreetMap data. It offers turn-by-turn voice navigation, bicycle and pedestrian routing, GPX track recording, and detailed POI layers including Wikipedia entries. The app emphasizes user privacy by not collecting data and processing all routes locally on-device.
Problem
People need reliable, detailed navigation that works without an internet connection and without sharing personal data with third-party services.
For
Outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists, hikers, motorcyclists, and privacy-conscious travelers
How it works
OsmAnd downloads compact offline vector maps from OpenStreetMap to the user's device, then performs all routing and navigation computations locally without requiring a data connection.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched