OsmAnd
TAS Score: S3/3 — D5/5 — A3 / T2
Brief Description
Offline maps and navigation based on OpenStreetMap. Detailed maps for hiking, cycling, skiing, nautical. Fully offline — download region maps and navigate without internet. Extremely feature-rich.
Architectural Role
Client-side application layer — navigation and mapping. Uses OpenStreetMap data. Fully offline-capable.
Technical Autonomy
- Works without internet (offline maps and navigation)
- Stores data locally (downloaded maps on device)
- Does not require external accounts
- Allows data export (GPX tracks, favorites, OSM format)
- Provides offline updates (F-Droid)
Philosophical Assessment (whose.world criteria)
| Criterion | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Pause | ✅ | Downloaded maps work forever. |
| Exit | ✅ | GPX export. Standard formats. |
| Recoverability | ✅ | Re-download maps. Export/import profiles. |
| Visibility | ✅ | Fully open-source. |
| External Dependencies | ✅ | Needs internet only for initial map download. |
Rating key: ✅ fully meets · ⚠️ partially meets or requires configuration · ❌ does not meet
Configuration (Minimal)
Install from F-Droid (free, all features) or Play Store (free version limited to 7 map downloads). Download maps for your region. Navigate offline.
Related Recipes
Alternatives
| Alternative | Autonomy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Maps | A3 / T2 | Simpler, faster. Fewer features. Fork of Maps.me. |
Trajectory
Direction: stable Long-running project. Active development. F-Droid version has all features for free. Sustainable via Play Store purchases. Signal assessment: | Signal | Status | Evidence | |——–|——–|———-| | License | ✅ | GPL-3.0, unchanged. | | Feature gating | ⚠️ | Play Store version has download limits. F-Droid version is unlimited. | | Self-hosting | ✅ | Client app. Map data is OpenStreetMap (public). | | Governance | ✅ | OsmAnd B.V. Open development. | Signal key: ✅ opening · ➖ neutral · ⚠️ closing —
Sources
- Website: https://osmand.net
- Documentation: https://osmand.net/docs
- Repository: https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd
- Docker image: —
- Community: https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd/discussions