CoMaps

{{Short description|Offline map navigation app, community-driven and privacy-focused.}}

{{Infobox software

| name = CoMaps

| logo = CoMaps logotype.jpg

| logo_caption =

| screenshot = CoMapsScreenshot2.png

| screenshot size = 250px

| caption =

| developer = CoMaps Contributors

| released = {{Start date and age|2025|06|01|df=yes}}

| latest release version = {{wikidata|property|preferred|references|edit|P348|P548=Q2804309}}

| latest release date = {{Start date and age|{{wikidata|qualifier|preferred|single|P348|P548=Q2804309|P577}}|df=yes}}

| repo = {{URL|https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps}}

| qid = Q134374059

| programming language = C++ (core), Java (Android), Objective-C, Swift (iOS)

| operating system = Current: Android, iOS. Planned: macOS, Linux

| replaces = Organic Maps

| license = Apache License 2.0

| website = {{URL|https://www.comaps.app}}

}}

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{{Cite web |title=IT'S FOSS NEWS: Organic Maps Forked Over Governance Concerns: CoMaps is Born |url=https://news.itsfoss.com/organic-maps-fork-comaps/}}. 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.{{Cite web |title=AlternativeTo - Organic Maps contributors fork project as concerns over governance and transparency grow |url=https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/organic-maps-contributors-fork-project-as-concerns-over-governance-and-transparency-grow/| date=15 May 2025| language=en| access-date=2025-05-29}}

Features

= Privacy =

CoMaps prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data or tracking user locations.

= Offline maps =

CoMaps functions entirely offline through downloading of 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.{{Cite web |title=MENAFN: Organic Maps Fork Spurs Governance Debate |url=https://menafn.com/1109612598/Organic-Maps-Fork-Spurs-Governance-Debate}}{{Cite web |date=16 May 2025 |title=Clubic: Un concurrent à Google Maps centré sur la vie privée ? Le projet est en cours ! |url=https://www.clubic.com/actualite-565764-un-concurrent-a-google-maps-centre-sur-la-vie-privee-le-projet-est-en-cours.html |access-date=2025-05-29 |language=fr}}

= Low battery consumption =

The app is designed to optimize battery usage during navigation.

= Navigation =

CoMaps provides navigation for various activities, including hiking, biking, driving, and public transport. It supports turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and includes search for information on the map and functionality for saving bookmarks.

OpenStreetMap data

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.{{Cite web |title=OpenStreetMap: CoMaps |url=https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/CoMaps |access-date= |website=}}

Core Principles

The CoMaps{{Cite web |date= |title=CoMaps Website: Discover more of your journey |url=https://www.comaps.app |website=}} team created a set of principles{{Cite web |title=Core Principles of CoMaps |url=https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance#readme |access-date= |website=}} as the foundation of the project:

Transparency
Community Decision-making
Not-for-profit
Open source
Privacy-focused
Collective funding
Assets for Public Interest

History

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.{{Cite web |title=Wikibooks: Maps.Me to Organic Maps: OM Crisis |url=https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/MAPS.ME_to_Organic_Maps/OM_Crisis}}{{Cite web |date=14 May 2025 |title=s3n·net: QUO VADIS - Organic Maps gets community fork |url=https://s3nnet.de/quo-vadis-organic-maps-gets-community-fork |access-date=2025-05-29 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=devBY: От Organic Maps откололась команда — делает новые карты (опять) |url=https://devby.io/news/comaps}}{{Cite web |title=arabian post: Organic Maps Fork Spurs Governance Debate |url=https://thearabianpost.com/organic-maps-fork-spurs-governance-debate/}} These concerns were detailed in an open letter to Organic Maps shareholders.{{Cite web |title=Open Letter to Organic Maps Shareholders |url=https://openletter.earth/open-letter-to-organic-maps-shareholders-a0bf770c| date=16 April 2025| language=en| access-date=2025-05-29}} Despite some positive steps, the lack of a substantive resolution led to the decision by the community contributors to start a new independent project.

The first public release of CoMaps was made available {{Date|1 jun 2025}} on Codeberg.{{Cite web |title=AlternativeTo: Organic Maps fork CoMaps launches first preview release, but limited to Android users |url=https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/6/orgnanic-maps-fork-comaps-launches-first-preview-release-but-limited-to-android-users/}}{{Cite web |last=comaps |title=Codeberg: 2025.06.01-6-android - comaps/comaps |url=https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/2025.06.01-6-android |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=Codeberg.org |language=en-US}} On {{Date|19 jun 2025}} the app was made available on F-Droid. {{Cite web |title=F-Droid: CoMaps - Hike, Bike, Drive Offline with Privacy |url=https://f-droid.org/packages/app.comaps.fdroid/}}

As of May 2025, a fiscal host has been set up on Open Collective.{{Cite web |title=Open Collective |url=https://opencollective.com/comaps |access-date= |website=}} Process is ongoing to form a non-profit or cooperative legal structure for the project.