CoMaps

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A community fork of Organic Maps. Based on principles of openness & transparency, not-for-profit & in the public interest, community-driven & accountable, fully free and open source software!
Websitehttps://www.comaps.app
Codeberghttps://codeberg.org/comaps
[matrix]https://matrix.to/#/%23comaps:matrix.org
OpenCollectivehttps://opencollective.com/comaps
CoMaps2d ago

We're thrilled to announce that CoMaps Android release 2025.06.10 is now live on the F-Droid app catalogue!

This is a big step forward in our mission to provide a privacy-respecting, community-powered navigation app to everyone.

Why F-Droid?
- Free and Open Source: F-Droid ensures that the apps listed contain no closed / proprietary parts.

- Community: F-Droid is a volunteer-driven project, aligning perfectly with our values and the support of the amazing people who use CoMaps.

CoMapsJun 13

Logo Voting Round 1 is Complete!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of the logo voting! Your engagement and feedback have been incredible, and we're excited to share the results.

The 6 logos that received the most votes:

1. “CO-Arrow”

2. “CoMaps Arrow”

3. “Windy-Road-Pin"

4. "Co Compass"

5. "Clouds/continents arrow"

6. "CM-Compass-Split"

Next Step
These logos will now undergo a refinement process, to iterate and improve the designs. See https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/78

CoMapsJun 11

Android release 2025.06.10 is out on Codeberg!

The new APK release includes new features and updated maps!
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases

• add a setting to change the leftmost button or hide it
• save built routes as tracks
• add Mastodon and Bluesky contact options to POIs and OSM editor
• transparent system navigation bar in the light mode
• add a few new POI types to the map

CoMapsJun 8
F-DroidJun 7

This week in #FDroid (TWIF) has been live:

* Did you test 1.23? Did you?? Do it!
* Website now in #Catalan and #Basque
* #DolphinEmulator improved and fixed
* #CoMaps takes life, soon™ in the repo
+ 9 new apps
+ 180 updates
& more

Take a peek: https://f-droid.org/2025/06/05/twif.html

More languages and forks | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

This Week in F-DroidTWIF curated on Thursday, 05 Jun 2025, Week 23F-Droid coreLatest Client has been out for the last 2 weeks. How does it feel? Modernity at...

CoMapsJun 7

Logo Voting is Now Open!

Shape the face of CoMaps! People in the community have added their designs, collaborated and iterated, and now it's up to you to decide which one will represent us best.

– Check Out the Designs: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/73
– Vote: Add 👍 reaction to your favorites.

Criteria
· Simple: easy to draw from memory
· Unique
· Subtly reflects idea of travel, maps, community, or outdoors

Deadline
9 June: Voting closes Monday. Make your voice heard!

Which logo do you like best?

CoMapsJun 5

CoMaps is now on ProductHunt! We're hoping to make it to the top of the page for more people to discover CoMaps. Right now, we have 4 upvotes, and the top product has 358 upvotes. Let's see if we can get CoMaps to the top!

Help Us Reach the Top!
1. Upvote CoMaps: https://www.producthunt.com/products/comaps-2
2. Add Comment: What is your favorite way to use offline maps?

Why CoMaps?
· Offline Maps
· Privacy-Focus
· Community-Powered
Every upvote helps. Thank you! 🌍❤️

CoMapsJun 3

CoMaps Logo Design Challenge

We’re inviting all designers, artists, and creative thinkers to collaborate and create a stunning new logo for CoMaps.

1. Design a unique and eye-catching logo that represents the spirit of CoMaps.

2. Add your design on Codeberg https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/23

3. Collaborate with other creatives to iterate and make your design even better!

4. Post on your social media channels using the hashtag #CoMapsLogoChallenge. Tag CoMaps so we can see your amazing creations!

CoMapsJun 1

CoMaps Android preview release is out! 🎉
Powered by the community ❤️

For now as a downloadable apk only, get it at https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases

The release will be available on F-Droid @fdroidorg soon  

And we're working on Google Play and AppStore releases 🛠️

comaps

The main code repository of CoMaps, a community-led fork of Organic Maps. Reinforced with commitment to transparency, privacy and being not-for-profit.

Codeberg.org
CoMapsMay 28

Colorful News!

We're delighted to reveal that after lots of creative input, and voting, you have chosen the color for CoMaps! 🎨

The winning color is – ‘deep olive green’! This was the top pick in the community collaboration. The color reflects our community's passion for travel and the outdoors, with a warm, calm, and happy appeal which reflects a friendly and visually appealing experience!

A big thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and vote!

https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/56#issuecomment-4790103

Show threadCoMapsMay 21
What's Next?
The community will select the colour scheme of the project. If you are interested in collaborating to develop the colour scheme, check it out! https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/56
Vote: CoMaps Color Scheme

## Color Scheme Voting **Criteria** - Minimum: Primary color - Preferred: Primary, secondary, accent colors - Preferred+: Message colors for info/success/warning/error **Aesthetic** - Preference for colors found commonly in nature - Reflects current color trends - Not similar to other navigati...

Codeberg.org
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CoMaps2d ago

We're thrilled to announce that CoMaps Android release 2025.06.10 is now live on the F-Droid app catalogue!

This is a big step forward in our mission to provide a privacy-respecting, community-powered navigation app to everyone.

Why F-Droid?
- Free and Open Source: F-Droid ensures that the apps listed contain no closed / proprietary parts.

- Community: F-Droid is a volunteer-driven project, aligning perfectly with our values and the support of the amazing people who use CoMaps.

Show threadUnicornLady2d ago
@CoMaps
I like the idea of the Android app but in order for it to work you GPS has to be turned on and if its turned on then Google has access to your location. Kind of defeats the privacy part.
Show threadSooraj Mishra2d ago

@UnicornLady @CoMaps Yeah but a navigation app without access to GPS is kind of worthless?

Google location access is quite annoying and only way would be to use vanilla rom (without Gapps) but it has its own issues.

Show threadRejZoR2d ago
@dark_phoenix @UnicornLady @CoMaps You can disable Google and only use GPS on any phone, but is a bit slower.
Show threadSooraj Mishra2d ago

@rejzor @UnicornLady @CoMaps Oh yeah, CoMaps has a feature which uses Google Locations services for higher accuracy. But I am glad it can work without it, although a bit slower and less accurate.

Btw, how to disable Google? Does disabling Gmaps stop all location services tracking? or the Google Search App? or is it embedded in the GMS components?

Show threadHarry2d ago

@dark_phoenix it's embedded in GMS, by default your location, nearby wifi, bluetooth, etc. are constantly sent to Google in the background.

The only thing you can do really is use a de-googled ROM like CalyxOS, LineageOS or Graphene

Show threadStomata2d ago
@hbond @dark_phoenix or atleast disable all google apps. If possible google play services
Show threadSooraj Mishra2d ago
@hbond Using a de-googled rom would make me lose some apps (like govt apps, UPI and some banking ones)
Show threadRejZoR2d ago

@dark_phoenix @UnicornLady @CoMaps You have to disable it in Android settings (Settings->Location->Location services->Location accuracy

Disable "Improve Location Accuracy". This will disable Google's location service entirely and phone will rely on GPS only to determine your location. You can also disable Location entirely to not even use GPS until actually needed. And to save some battery. Apart from navigation/maps, you really don't need location at all.

Show threadNick 14h ago
@UnicornLady you can decline that and use it with offline Maps like you would use any "normal" analig map.
Also as mentioned here Google knowing your location is an issue of your device not of CoMaps. Use Graphene, or a deGoogled ROM for that ;)
@CoMaps
Show threadTruls14h ago
@UnicornLady GPS still works if you switch on airplane mode.
Show threadPatschifig2d ago
@CoMaps That‘s great news, but you didn‘t answer my last question:
When do you release the iOS version?
Show threadKoos Pol 🇺🇦2d ago
@patschifig @CoMaps A little too passive aggressive perhaps?
Show threadtech2d ago
@patschifig @CoMaps never? ;)
Show threadPatschifig2d ago
@tech @CoMaps Ever 😄
Show threadHarry2d ago
@patschifig @CoMaps It's coming! we finally have someone who can work on it, and they've been making rapid progress :)
Show threadPatschifig2d ago
@hbond @CoMaps That‘s great to hear! Thank you!
Show threadcockroachinapartyhat2d ago
@CoMaps got it on my phone and starting to contribute local data! Will there be Android Auto support soon? 🤞
Show thread__Miguel_2d ago
@cockroachinapartyhat
AFAIK, the app should already have AA support, since the original one also had it.
@CoMaps
Show threadcockroachinapartyhat2d ago
@nanianmichaels @CoMaps it didn't work for me when I tried it, but I just looked it up and apparently you have to download it from the Google Play store for android auto to work. I got it from F-Droid, so that might explain it. I'll download the Play store version and try again
Show thread__Miguel_2d ago
@cockroachinapartyhat @CoMaps You might need to enable dev mode in Android Auto and manually add the app to the launcher, if you're using the non-GP version.
Show thread__Miguel_2d ago

@CoMaps
Glad to know you also have the APK available on the Codeberg repo.

F-Droid is awesome, but it can be slow to update after a new release gets posted on the app's repo.

BTW, have you looked into Obtainium as another way of distributing the APK?

Show threadPapaexmatrikulatus2d ago
@nanianmichaels @CoMaps
You can get the app on Obtanium as is. You just have to point Obtainium at the releases page on Comaps Codeberg repo. :)
Show thread__Miguel_2d ago

@Papaexmatrikulatus

Oh, yes, I know that. I've already added it. And installed it, too!

Though I now realized I confused Obtainium with another app... Obtainium doesn't add apps directly, only the other one does... Disregard my brain hiccup 😛

Show threadThibaultmol 🌈2d ago
@CoMaps is it normal when i install the fdroid version that it didn't overwrite the apk install?
Now i have two comaps
Show threadThibaultmol 🌈2d ago
@CoMaps (als thank you for adding alt text to the post just now. I generally don't boost stuff that doesn't have alt text on it. So I hope that it can be included for any future posts at the time of posting)
Show threadCJ Malone2d ago
@thibaultmol @CoMaps looks like they have 2 different app ids, app.comaps.fdroid and app.comaps.google. Most things don't do an app id per distribution method. But it's probably alright, you usually can't mix updates between F-Droid and Google Play anyway because of different signing keys.
Show threadBastian Greshake Tzovaras2d ago
@thibaultmol @CoMaps yep, sorting out the flow for that is a work in progress, but it's something that's on the radar (and important to me) 🙂
Show threadeatham2d ago
@thibaultmol @CoMaps f-droid failed to make a reproducible build, so it was not signed with a comaps key, and comaps is giving every app signature it's own build.
Show threadKalle Kniivilä2d ago
@thibaultmol @CoMaps I got a duplicate as well, and had to download the maps and log in at OSM again. But not a big problem as it probably only happens once.
It would be nice, however, to have an app icon that shows this is a map application.
What are the main differences compared to Organic Maps so far?
Show threadBastian Greshake Tzovaras2d ago
@kallekn @thibaultmol @CoMaps there's a community voting and design going on to get a nice logo! https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/78
Logo finalist iteration, input, enhancements

### Logo Voting Round 1 is Complete! Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of the logo voting! Your engagement and feedback have been incredible, and we're excited to share the results. ### **Top 6 Logos** The six logos that received the most votes: 1. “CO-Arrow” 2. “C...

Codeberg.org
Show threadKalle Kniivilä1d ago
@gedankenstuecke @thibaultmol @CoMaps Nice!
Show threadMarnic2d ago

@thibaultmol
C'est normal, la version F-Droid n'a pas la mêle signature.

@CoMaps

Show threadlegion2d ago
@CoMaps hmm did not find. will try again later.
Show threadhorstworst2d ago
@legion @CoMaps
In F-Droid: Settings -> Unwanted -> Enable Tethering Network Services
Show thread𝐋🅦🆄𝐢𝖇-ᖆ_🐧2d ago
@legion @CoMaps it seem that the APK is avialable on F-Droid site, but not the link to install from F-Droid app.
Show threadDoomstrike2d ago
@legion @CoMaps
I don't see it either
Show thread.k2d ago
@legion Same. @CoMaps
Show threadCarl Myrland2d ago
@3rik
Me too..
@legion @CoMaps
Show threadrwdf2d ago
@cmyrland @3rik @legion @CoMaps you'll have to enable the "tethered network services" so-called "anti-feature" in F-Droid settings to find the CoMaps app.
Show thread.k2d ago

@rwdf Hm, I tried that. But I'll try again.

Edit: Now it worked.

@cmyrland @legion @CoMaps

Show threadCarl Myrland2d ago
@3rik
Ah, it appeared instantly here.
@rwdf @legion @CoMaps
Show threadlegion2d ago
@rwdf @cmyrland @3rik @CoMaps that opt is the next thing i struggle to find 
Show threadrwdf2d ago
@legion
It's under settings, app compatibility, "Include Anti-Features", then you get a checklist.
@cmyrland @3rik @CoMaps
Show threadlegion2d ago
@rwdf @cmyrland @3rik @CoMaps ahh thx a lot. now i found it. german translation of the app didnt help. thx.
Show threadFrank Aerror2d ago
@rwdf Thank you
Show threadconfettiarenasabotage2d ago
@CoMaps I cross my fingers for a release on Accrescent :)
Show threadFrank Aerror2d ago
@CoMaps I cannot find the app on F-Droid
Show threadralf tauscher 2d ago
@CoMaps installed.