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{{Short description|Offline map and navigation app for Android & iOS}} |
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{{Infobox software |
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| name = CoMaps |
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| screenshot size = 250px |
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| developer = CoMaps Co-op |
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| released = 2025 |
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| repo = {{URL|https://codeberg.org/comaps}} |
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| programming language = [[C++]] (core), [[Java (programming language)|Java]] (Android), [[Objective-C]], [[Swift (programming language)|Swift]] (iOS) |
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| operating system = [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]], [[macOS]], [[Linux]] |
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| replaces = [[Organic Maps]] |
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| license = [[Apache License 2.0]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://comaps.app/}} |
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}} |
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'''CoMaps''' is a community-driven, [[free and open-source]], offline navigation app that uses map data from [[OpenStreetMap]] (OSM). The app is designed to function without internet connectivity by downloading maps for offline use. CoMaps emphasizes privacy, transparency, and community collaboration, aiming to provide a navigation solution that is not only easy to use, but also respects user data and fosters open participation.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=New Path Forward |url=https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps-init#community-action |website=}}</ref> |
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== Features == |
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=== Privacy === |
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CoMaps prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data or tracking user locations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CoMaps Governance & Privacy |url=https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance |access-date= |website=}}</ref> |
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=== Offline maps === |
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CoMaps functions entirely offline by allowing users to download maps in advance. Once maps are downloaded, navigation, search, and route planning do not require an internet connection. The app offers offline maps of the world, including cycling routes, hiking trails, walking paths, contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CoMaps Launches ORGANIC MAPS App Fork Development |url=https://www.altusintel.com/public-yycm0x/}}</ref> |
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=== Low battery consumption === |
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The app is designed to optimize battery usage during navigation. |
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=== Navigation === |
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CoMaps provides navigation for various activities, including hiking, biking, driving, and public transport. It supports turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and allows users to search for information on the map and add bookmarks. |
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== OpenStreetMap data == |
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CoMaps integrates with the [[OpenStreetMap]] project, utilizing its crowdsourced map data. The app includes an in-app editor where people can contribute updates to the map, such as businesses and landmarks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OpenStreetMap CoMaps page |url=https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/CoMaps |access-date= |website=}}</ref> |
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== Core Principles == |
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The CoMaps team created a set of principles<ref>{{Cite web |title=Core Principles of CoMaps |url=https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance#core-principles-work-in-progress |access-date= |website=}}</ref> as the foundation of the project: |
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# Transparency |
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# Community Decision-making |
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# Not-for-profit |
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# Open source |
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# Privacy-focused |
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# Collective funding |
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# Assets for Public Interest |
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A fiscal host is setup on Open Collective.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Open Collective |url=https://opencollective.com/comaps |access-date= |website=}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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The CoMaps project was initiated in response to growing concerns and dissatisfaction within the Organic Maps community. The original [[Organic Maps]] project, while initially promoted as an open community effort, faced significant issues related to governance, transparency, and the potential for shareholder profit at the expense of the community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maps.Me to Organic Maps: OM Crisis |url=https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MAPS.ME_to_Organic_Maps/OM_Crisis}}</ref> These concerns were detailed in an open letter to Organic Maps shareholders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Open Letter to Organic Maps Shareholders |url=https://openletter.earth/open-letter-to-organic-maps-shareholders-a0bf770c}}</ref> Despite some positive steps, the lack of a substantive resolution led to the decision by the community contributors to start a new independent project. |
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== See also == |
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{{Portal|Free and open-source software}} |
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* [[Comparison of free off-line satellite navigation software]] |
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* [[List of free and open-source software packages]] |
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* [[Comparison of satellite navigation software]] |
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* [[OpenStreetMap]] |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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* {{Official website|https://comaps.app/}} |
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{{OpenStreetMap}} |
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[[Category:Free and open-source Android software]] |
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[[Category:OpenStreetMap]] |
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[[Category:Mobile route-planning software]] |
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[[Category:Satellite navigation software]] |
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[[Category:Android (operating system) software]] |
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[[Category:IOS software]] |
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[[Category:Software using the Apache license]] |
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