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Organic Maps vs Google Maps

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Organic Maps and Google Maps can both give turn-by-turn directions, but one is built around offline use and privacy while the other relies on live data from Google's servers.

Key differences

TopicOrganic MapsGoogle Maps
Offline useFull search and routing offlineOffline areas with fewer features
Live trafficNoYes
Public transport timesLimitedYes, in many cities
Map dataOpenStreetMap (community edited)Google's own data
AccountNot neededRecommended for most features
Hiking trailsDetailed, with contour linesVaries by area

App details side by side

Organic MapsGoogle Maps
DeveloperOrganic MapsGoogle LLC
PriceFreeFree
LicenseFree, open source (Apache-2.0)Free
AdsNo adsSome search results show sponsored business listings
Offline useWorks fully offline after maps are downloadedOffline areas can be downloaded with limited features
User rating here 4.4 (37.8k) 4.2 (18.5M)
Current version2024.09.20-811.145.0104
File size88.3 MB84.5 MB
Requires Android5.0+6.0+
Permissions recordedYesYes
Official sourceWebsiteWebsite
APK availabilityHosted here (authorised)Hosted here (authorised)
Version updated21 August 202625 September 2026

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Main features

Organic Maps

  • Downloadable offline maps by country or region
  • Driving, walking and cycling directions
  • Hiking trails and contour lines
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance
  • Bookmarks and track import (KML, GPX)

Google Maps

  • Live traffic and estimated arrival times
  • Public transport directions with departure times in many cities
  • Business listings with hours, photos and reviews
  • Street View
  • Downloadable offline areas

Which one fits you

Some people keep Google Maps for city driving and use Organic Maps when travelling or hiking without signal.

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