Organic Maps
    Organic Maps

    Organic Maps

    Mapy & navigace

    Free offline maps without ads or tracking

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    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • No ads or tracking
    • Offline maps, search and navigation
    • Walking and cycling routes from OpenStreetMap
    • Hiking trails and elevation details

    Cons

    • Regions must be downloaded in advance
    • Map completeness depends on local OpenStreetMap data
    • No live traffic information or current transit timetables

    What is Organic Maps?

    Organic Maps is a free, open source mapping app based on OpenStreetMap. Once an area is downloaded, maps, search and navigation work without internet. The project focuses on offline use and privacy, without ads or tracking.

    Why use it when travelling

    A downloaded map helps when signal fails, outside cities and in places with expensive data. It includes walking and cycling routes, hiking trails and elevation details. Its strength is offline orientation, not live traffic or extensive business reviews.

    How it works

    1. Install Organic Maps for iOS or Android.
    2. Download all areas for your trip over Wi-Fi.
    3. Save accommodation, stations and other important places.
    4. Allow location access and test search and navigation without connectivity.
    5. Update maps and check your battery before setting off.

    Who it is best for

    • Walkers and cyclists navigating beyond main roads.
    • Travellers without reliable data keeping maps on their phone.
    • Privacy-conscious users wanting no ads or tracking.
    • Add a local service for current transit, traffic and operational changes.

    Tips for using it

    • Download regions you will pass through as well as your destination.
    • Check mountain routes against signs, closures and weather: a map line is not a safety recommendation.
    • Carry backup power. Offline does not mean your phone can work without a battery.
    • Compare Maps.me, but do not assume identical features or conditions.

    Pricing and things to check

    Organic Maps is free. Donations are optional, not a required subscription. Download maps before departure; completeness depends on local OpenStreetMap contributions. Do not expect live traffic or current public transit schedules.

    Sources

    Features checked on 18 October 2026: official Organic Maps website and optional donations.

    My verdict

    Organic Maps is a good choice for offline orientation and a backup without mobile data. Consider it if you want no ads or subscription. Add a local app for real-time transport information.