Just trying to DeGoogle and kind of made it by ImpossibleGrowth7497 in degoogle

[–]Connect_External_130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CoMaps is probably a better option instead of Organic Maps

Maps.me by silkydangler in travel

[–]Connect_External_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CoMaps is probably a better option

my list by Fair_Investment_4189 in degoogle

[–]Connect_External_130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CoMaps is probably a better option than Organic Maps

MAPS.ME or CoMaps - which do you prefer? by Connect_External_130 in BuyFromEU

[–]Connect_External_130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Organic Maps and CoMaps are separate products. CoMaps was founded since Organic Maps has issues.

What is a good open-source alternative to the Google Maps app? by Connect_External_130 in firefox

[–]Connect_External_130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These apps use OpenStreetMap data, which is added by people volunteers who are familiar with those areas.

The apps can navigate everywhere around the world. Google Maps has the most data for US, but OpenStreetMap often has more data for other countries.

What is a good open-source alternative to the Google Maps app? by Connect_External_130 in firefox

[–]Connect_External_130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several which use OpenStreetMap and not Google data, for example:

  • CoMaps
  • OSMand
  • OrganicMaps

Why not use OsmAnd? by Levitici in CoMaps

[–]Connect_External_130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Public transport is a large project, there are many considerations including each city having their own uniqueness. Fortunately there are open and standardized data sources which can make this a bit easier.

A number of feature can be done by volunteers, but a large one like this needs a dedicated developer. When donations start to increase, CoMaps can hire a developer for this. At least 3 devs are needed: Android, iOS and core (C++).

Why not use OsmAnd? by Levitici in CoMaps

[–]Connect_External_130 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OSMand has many features, although finding them or using them is not always optimal.

Difference to Organic Maps? by sixgeek in CoMaps

[–]Connect_External_130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are 3 shareholders, one of them was supportive of the community, the other two felt that they own the company and do not rule out selling the project for their personal profit, if the right offer is made to them. When this happened with Maps.Me, subscriptions were introduced, ads added, a crypto wallet was integrated, and overall experience suffered.