Organic Maps

Organic Maps is a Swiss-originated free and open-source mobile map application focused on privacy, outdoor activities, and travel. Forked from Maps.me, Organic Maps distinguishes itself by being completely free of trackers, ads, and data collection while providing detailed offline navigation capabilities. The app offers worldwide maps with hiking trails, cycling routes, ski slopes, and detailed street-level information that can be downloaded for regions, countries, or continents for offline use. Organic Maps provides turn-by-turn navigation for driving, cycling, and walking, along with contour lines, elevation profiles, and points of interest particularly valuable for outdoor activities. The project emphasizes minimal permissions and data privacy, requesting only location access when actively using navigation features, without requiring registration or collecting personal data. Maintained by a community of developers led by founders with Swiss and European backgrounds, Organic Maps relies on OpenStreetMap data, which is continuously updated by a global community of mappers. The app is designed to be lightweight and energy-efficient, preserving battery life during extended outdoor use. Organic Maps represents a European alternative to commercial mapping applications, built on principles of privacy, freedom, and community contribution while providing essential navigation functionality for both urban environments and natural settings.