N-gated Hacker NewsFeb 26
🚗💨 #OsmAnd claims to have redefined "fast" offline navigation, but in reality, they’ve just slapped a new version number on the same old map app. 🎉💡 Who knew you could celebrate 15 years of not moving any faster? 🚀🙄
https://osmand.net/blog/fast-routing/ #OfflineNavigation #MapApp #15Years #RedefinedFast #TechCritique #HackerNews #ngated
OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation | OsmAnd

Offline navigation is a lifeline for travelers, adventurers, and everyday commuters. We demand speed, accuracy, and the flexibility to tailor routes to our specific needs. For years, OsmAnd has championed powerful, feature-rich offline maps that fit in your pocket. But as maps grew more detailed and user demands for complex routing increased, our trusty A algorithm, despite its flexibility, started hitting a performance wall. How could we deliver a 100x speed boost without bloating map sizes or sacrificing the deep customization our users love?

OlivetreeDec 16

@gruener_skatbruder

#CoMaps (@CoMaps) bzw. #organicMaps (@organicmaps) funktionieren ganz gut zur life navigation auf #openstreetmap basis.

Wenn man verkehrsinfos benötigt muss es aber wohl kommerziell werden. Das gute alte #tomtom aus den #Niederlanden kostet um die 20€ pro Jahr und bietet neben #offlineNavigation eben auch verkehrsinfos (und blitzerwarnungen).

Aber ja, ein #Smartphone benötigt man für alle 3.

https://www.comaps.app/

https://organicmaps.app/de/

https://www.tomtom.com/de_de/navigation/mobile-apps/go-expert-app/

Hike, Bike, Drive Offline – Navigate with Privacy

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Peek My IPNov 25
Explore the world without giving up your privacy! 🗺️✨ Your location stays yours. Explore now: https://www.peekmyip.com/p/world-maps.html #PrivacyMaps #OfflineNavigation #OpenSourceMaps
Privacy-Friendly World Maps

Privacy-friendly map apps without tracking. Discover OpenStreetMap, OsmAnd, Organic Maps for secure offline navigation and location privacy.

Locus MapNov 11

📶 Who needs a signal when you have Locus Map?
Download maps, plan your route, and wander far beyond coverage — you’ll always know where you are. 🥾🌲

Offline = true freedom. 💚
#LocusMap #LocusMap4 #OfflineNavigation #AdventureFreedom #ExploreMore

BluelupoJul 7, 2025

Look Google, We Have This New Private, Offline Alternative Now
A maps app that doesn't track you but lets you track your path on the map. A pathbreaking open source alternative.

https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/

#CoMaps #offlineNavigation #App #Routing #Android #deGoogle

Look Google, We Have This New Private, Offline Alternative Now

A maps app that doesn't track you but lets you track your path on the map. A pathbreaking open source alternative.

It's FOSS News
Maki 🔻 🌹Jul 4, 2025

I love promoting @CoMaps to everyone I know and seeing their minds go "But... but I pay *insert company here* to download up-to-date maps for my car and you're telling me this is free and does the job better?" Their minds are blown, but then they want to test it out. I've never sat as much as a glorified satnav in the passenger seat as I have in the past month... Seriously, get it if you haven't yet.

#Maps #OfflineNavigation #GPS #SatNav #Navigation

Locus MapJul 1, 2025

🛰️ Locus Map isn’t just about maps – it’s your hub for external sensors too!
Connect your Bluetooth heart rate monitor 💓, cycling speed or cadence sensor 🚴, or a high-precision GPS unit 📡 for top accuracy.

See your live position, route, and elevation directly on the map – no extra apps needed.

👉 What’s in your setup? Any must-have gear for your outdoor adventures?

#LocusMap #AdventureTech #TrailTracking #BikeComputer #OfflineNavigation #ExploreSmart

Show threadKevin Karhan Jun 29, 2025

@lauren I refuse to use anything that demands an #App that doesn't have a technical necessity for it.

Locus MapJun 24, 2025

🥾 Solo hike in Bohemian Karst: Beroun → Tetín → Koda → Zadní Třebaň. Stunning cliffs, forest silence, a hidden cave and a serious downpour 🌧️ I planned, tracked and rerouted everything with Locus Map – offline and on the go. 24.9 km • 560 m up • 5h23 • only two people met all day 💚

Lucián, Locus Map

Train to Beroun, boots full of water, soaked but smiling – one perfect reroute later, I made it home dry-ish.
#LocusMap #Hiking #OfflineNavigation #ExploreMore #BohemianKarst #SoloAdventure

Locus MapJun 11, 2025

🚴‍♀️☀️ Summer rides just hit a new level!

Turn your phone into the ultimate bike computer with Locus Map 4 Premium – your full-featured riding assistant:

📍 Track your route
📊 See all stats live – right above the map
🧭 Use ready-made or custom dashboards
📱 Control the screen with gestures – even in gloves
🛰️ Plan & navigate offline, no signal needed
🔄 Sync across devices
🔓 And yes – no ads, ever.

🌍 Ride smarter. Ride with purpose.

#LocusMap4 #BikeComputer #CyclingLife #RideMore #OfflineNavigation