Launched in 2011, Maps.me relies on crowd-sourced information to update its map, which you can download and use for free even when offline. Maps.me gets its information from OpenStreetMap, the open-source mapping project that counts about 1.8 million people as contributing members.
Any country, any place, from the largest cities to small villages, at your fingertips. Discover thousands of POI (points of interest). Offline Search is possible. Locate where you are with GPS positioning and compass.When it is on, the map automatically orients itself to the direction you are moving.
Maps.me was acquired by Russia’s Mail.Ru last year.
Of all offline maps, this app really is the best helper to explore the unknown. The best part for me is its focus on user-generated content, cause it allows to find all kind of places and objects, and pin them to build an exploration root
I use Maps.me to follow routes by bicycle that I create in Strava's route builder. Have crossed the US and used it throughout Europe. Great that I can add info to places I find along the way. Run it in airplane mode to get the most from your battery life and navigate through areas without data coverage.
Tried some other options but always come back to this.
?makers Nice use of the OSM database - one thing though that would be cool is to follow another person on the map - link up with someone else using the app, and see that person's location and or trip if shared with the other user...
My favorite travel app. So great for planning, offline navigation, to have all bookmarks to share with friends or come back again during a new trip. Thank you!
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I use Maps.me to follow routes by bicycle that I create in Strava's route builder. Have crossed the US and used it throughout Europe. Great that I can add info to places I find along the way. Run it in airplane mode to get the most from your battery life and navigate through areas without data coverage.
Tried some other options but always come back to this.
Pros:Free
Easy
Detailed
Simple
Cons:Route to can be a bit slow in offline mode
Often Prompts to use data when in offline mode
I use this routinely, and as I am on Open Street Map editor, I have added hundreds of way points to areas I ususally visit
Pros:No need for cell, uses Open Street Maps, point to point navigation
Cons:Relies on open street map, which you can edit, but if the POI doesn't exis in OSM, you can't navigate to it