CoMaps: FOSS Offline Navigation App with Privacy Focus
Original: CoMaps – FOSS Offline Maps
Why This Matters
CoMaps represents growing demand for privacy-first, community-driven alternatives to commercial mapping services.
CoMaps is a free, open-source offline maps application for hiking, biking, and driving. It requires no internet connection, collects no user data, and has been audited by Exodus. The app is a community-driven fork of Organic Maps and Maps.Me, available on Google Play, App Store, F-Droid, and App Gallery.
CoMaps is a free and open-source (FOSS) offline navigation application designed for hiking, biking, and driving without requiring mobile data. The app relies solely on GPS and pre-downloaded maps, enabling users to search waypoints and plan routes in remote areas with no internet connectivity. Privacy is a core design principle: CoMaps does not identify users, track location remotely, or collect any personal information. Its privacy practices have been independently audited by Exodus, a well-known mobile app privacy auditing platform. The project is a community fork of Organic Maps and Maps.Me, with source code hosted on Codeberg and map data sourced from OpenStreetMap. Contributors can add location data, submit code, or provide feature feedback. The app is available across major distribution platforms including Google Play, Apple App Store, F-Droid, and Huawei App Gallery, and is free for all users.