The only problem I have is the search. It's very hard to find anything sometimes.
That post seems to be missing.
johan 18 points 2 years ago
Yeah the search is not forgiving. One typo is enough to ruin the search results.
How well an area is mapped also matters a lot for search though. I now live somewhere that has all addresses in the country mapped from a government source. I didn't before, and it's so much easier now because at least I can just punch in the address and I'll find whatever I'm looking for.
TwilightKiddy 10 points 2 years ago
Because it's based on OSM that anyone can commit changes to, it sometimes has areas mapped that Google maps don't. On my last skiing trip made everyone install it, because Google maps just didn't have a proper map of the resort we were staying in. Also works offline, very convenient when you only have broadband internet in the hotel.
No1 5 points 2 years ago
I've been trying Organic Maps with Android Auto, and am struggling with it.
Search is hit and miss, which I can deal with, but its GPS tracking is wacky. It has Location and Precise Location permissions, but for some reason it's not as accurate as Google Maps or Sygic - its movement tracking is jerky, it will randomly put me off the road or on another road. And when stopped, it will sometimes point me in the opposite direction or even spin me around a couple of times lol.
It makes it hard to trust βΉοΈ
wildbus8979 31 points 2 years ago
Instead of a paid subscription for OsmAnd, you can also just install OsmAnd~ from F-Droid and get all the features for free... But it's fantastic software, consider a donation!
possiblylinux127 2 points 2 years ago
The don't support librepay
possiblylinux127 13 points 2 years ago
Organic maps is the best
Although I miss the ability to avoid specific roads or areas
delirious_owl 2 points 2 years ago
It lacks a lot of features. But I do recommend it to simple people who dont like a lot of features.
possiblylinux127 2 points 2 years ago
Simple is often good
delirious_owl 1 point 2 years ago
Not for improving OSM data
christopher 12 points 2 years ago
If your area isn't mapped in openstreetmap, you can improve the map. I find it relaxing in a strange way
craigers 15 points 2 years ago
I saw a post recently where someone gamified improving OSM. Almost like a Niantic game. I'll try to find the app...
Edit: this was it https://streetcomplete.app/
delirious_owl 3 points 2 years ago
Get to the appointment 20 minutes early? Circle the block and do some mapping.
delirious_owl 8 points 2 years ago
I just ask chatgpt where to turn.
...I do spend a lot of time driving around on ocean floors
MangoPenguin 5 points 2 years ago
Locus Maps V3 is fantastic, one-time purchase too. I use Openandromaps with it.
I can't recommend the new V4 as it's a subscription.
OfficerBribe 1 point 2 years ago
Same setup here. Will check what's the state with new Locus version, maybe it finally has something that will win me over. I do not mind it being subscription too much, makes sense for continuous development, depends how much it is though.
hannesh93 4 points 2 years ago
How are you guys setting up Osmand for bike navigation? Especially within a city I have the feeling it always gives me suboptimal ways. I only want to use cobblestone roads if absolutely necessary, I only want to use parallel streets if there is no dedicated bike path on the main road. In both cases I only find options with a too one-sided option.
MalReynolds 3 points 2 years ago
Truthfully, I usually double-check with Strava heat maps to see where people are actually riding...
dessalines 2 points 2 years ago
Bike navigation is unfortunately not good on osmand, and it's only slightly better on google maps. I'm also looking for something good there.
Hawke 6 points 2 years ago
Iβve found it to be pretty good in my area although I did have to tweak the cycling profile to avoid unpaved, otherwise it really like to take me down out of the way gravel paths.
Thereβs a fair amount of customization β¦
Including surface types such as sett and cobble
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lemann 1 point 2 years ago
In my city? Really great, since people ride a fair bit here and there's a lot of protected and off-road routes that are correctly labelled. I have my settings set to choose a slightly longer route, instead of just the fastest. If I remember correctly, there were also settings for whether on/off road directions are preferred. I'm pretty much kept on bike paths all the time
I don't use navigation in the areas with cobblestone paths here though so can't comment on that.
For the bike map view I've enabled the clock widget, speed widget, and track recorder widget, as well as a shortcut to quickly toggle it on. I set it up about 2 years ago when my bicycle computer was stolen, haven't changed anything since.
cheese_greater 4 points 2 years ago
MagicEarth
pipariturbiini 3 points 2 years ago
While not open source, Here WeGo is also an alternative to Google. I think Here may be more focused on driving.
sic_semper_tyrannis 2 points 2 years ago
I've been loving Organic Maps with voice directions using Sherpa-Onnx. Hugging Face has a web page to test the voices before picking an APK
pedroapero 2 points 2 years ago
Unfortunately, google maps is much more than a map. Shops with ratings and business hours, traffic, public transports, sattelite and street views are typically missing from these alternatives (fair rating is likely impossible).
I like Organic Maps though in case if network issues. Hopes Kartaview succeeds too.
warlaan 1 point 2 years ago
I tried using Osmand recently and unless I got something very wrong there is no free version to speak of. You get 6 free map downloads, and those maps are tiny. And when I deleted a map it turned out that it's literally 6 downloads. Even redownloading the same map counts towards that limit. I was expecting that deleting a map would allow me to download a different one, so that the limit would only mean that I can have 6 maps at a time and change them every now and then.
With this limit the app is only useful for people who stay in the same area all the time, and then you don't need a navigation app.
thanks for using Leebra!
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