delirious_owlBecause we use OsmAnd
DogWho in their right mind would charge a subscription fee to download and/or update maps?
Possibly linuxBecause development is not free
But isn’t it open sourced? Can’t they have like a buymeacoffee? Not lock the most important feature behind a paywall?
It’s not locked, build it yourself or download the apk from fdroid. If that is too complicated for you (or anyone else), maybe pay for the service being provided then?
Ahh yes, let me install an Android PacKage on an iPhone
If only there was some alternative like paying for the software you use 🙄
Because a subscription is definitely a viable alternative.
If it’s not viable for you, that’s a you problem.
You don’t need to charge a subscription for offline maps. That defeats the whole purpose of offline maps.
You can pay a one time fee for Maps+.
I didn’t see that option when I looked.
That’s your choice as a consumer.