
OsmAnd — Maps & GPS Offline
4.6
Application Description
Navigating hikes has never been easier. With OsmAnd, an offline world map application based on OpenStreetMap (OSM), you can download maps, add notes, and set off on your adventure with confidence. OsmAnd allows you to plan routes considering preferred roads and vehicle dimensions, and even account for inclines, all without an internet connection. As an open-source app, OsmAnd respects your privacy by not collecting user data, giving you control over what data the app can access.
Main Features:
Map View
- Customize what appears on your map, including attractions, food, health services, and more.
- Search for locations by address, name, coordinates, or category for precise navigation.
- Choose from various map styles tailored for different activities such as touring, nautical navigation, winter sports, topographic exploration, desert travel, off-road adventures, and more.
- Enhance your map with shading relief and plug-in contour lines for better terrain understanding.
- Overlay multiple map sources for a comprehensive view.
GPS Navigation
- Plot routes to destinations without needing an internet connection.
- Customize navigation profiles for various vehicles including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, 4x4s, pedestrians, boats, and public transport.
- Modify routes to avoid specific roads or surfaces.
- Access customizable widgets displaying route information such as distance, speed, remaining travel time, and distance to the next turn.
Route Planning and Recording
- Plan routes point by point using one or multiple navigation profiles.
- Record your journey with GPX tracks.
- Manage and navigate through your own or imported GPX tracks on the map.
- View detailed route data including descents, ascents, and distances.
- Share your GPX tracks on OpenStreetMap.
Creation of Points with Different Functionality
- Save favorite locations for quick access.
- Mark important spots on your map.
- Add audio and video notes to enhance your navigation experience.
OpenStreetMap Integration
- Contribute to OSM by making edits directly from the app.
- Keep your maps up-to-date with updates available as frequently as every hour.
Additional Features
- Use a compass and radius ruler for precise navigation.
- Access the Mapillary interface for street-level imagery.
- Switch to a night theme for better visibility in low-light conditions.
- Integrate Wikipedia for on-the-go information.
- Join a large global community of users, and access extensive documentation and support.
Paid Features:
Maps+ (In-App Purchase or Subscription)
- Support for Android Auto for seamless in-car navigation.
- Download unlimited maps for extensive offline use.
- Access topo data including contour lines and terrain details.
- View nautical depths for water-based navigation.
- Enjoy offline access to Wikipedia and Wikivoyage travel guides.
OsmAnd Pro (Subscription)
- Use OsmAnd Cloud for backup and restore functionality.
- Experience cross-platform compatibility.
- Receive hourly map updates for the most current information.
- Access a weather plugin for real-time weather updates.
- Use an elevation widget to monitor altitude changes.
- Customize the appearance of your route line.
- Support for external sensors via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
- View online elevation profiles for detailed route planning.
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