DEV-TOOLSJuly 6, 20261 min read

CoMaps – FOSS Offline Maps

CoMaps is a privacy-focused, battery-efficient open-source offline map application that allows users to navigate seamlessly without mobile data.

Community + Open Maps

Offline Search and Route

Plan and navigate your trip abroad with just GPS, no need for mobile data. Search waypoints while on distant hiking trails or bike paths.

No Data Collection

The app is designed with privacy in mind - does not identify people, does not track you, and does not collect any information. CoMaps was also audited by

Save Your Battery

Efficiently uses the battery, doesnât drain your battery like other navigation apps.

Free and Built by the Community

People like you are helping build the app by adding locations to

, giving feedback on features, and contributing code on to create great maps together. The project is a fork of Organic Maps and Maps.Me, and driven by an open-source community.

Source: Hacker News

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