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MAPS.ME alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave MAPS.ME: shows ads and partner offers inside the app, and no live traffic and thinner business details than Google Maps. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MAPS.ME, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Organic Maps currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Apple Maps logoApple MapsFreeNoiOS, macOS, Web4 of 459.4
  1. Apple Maps logo

    1. Apple MapsTop pick

    Best for: iPhone and Mac owners who want good built-in navigation without a Google account

    FreeiOS, macOS, Web

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from MAPS.ME

    Built into iPhone with offline downloads and no ads.

    Pros

    • Preinstalled and deeply integrated with Siri, CarPlay and Apple Watch
    • Real-time transit info and cycling routes with elevation
    • No ads and stronger privacy defaults than Google Maps

    Cons

    • Business listings and reviews are thinner than Google's in many regions
    • Best features need Apple devices
    • Look Around and cycling directions are limited to select areas
    Visit Apple Maps Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apple Maps a good MAPS.ME alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Transit
    Real-time arrivals and departures
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Street-level imagery
    Look Around
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cycling
    Routes with elevation profile
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imagery privacy
    Faces and plates blurred
    Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MAPS.ME alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Organic Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for most people

Organic Maps

The ad-free, open-source fork of the same app, with no tracking.

Google Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for a free option

Google Maps

Live traffic, transit and much richer business listings, with offline areas too.

OsmAnd logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OsmAnd

Offline OpenStreetMap maps with far more detail and settings, good for hiking.

Organic Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for open source

Organic Maps

The ad-free, open-source fork of the same app, with no tracking.

Apple Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for Mac

Apple Maps

Built into iPhone with offline downloads and no ads.

Organic Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for Linux

Organic Maps

The ad-free, open-source fork of the same app, with no tracking.

Organic Maps logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for iPhone and Android

Organic Maps

The ad-free, open-source fork of the same app, with no tracking.

OsmAnd logo

Best MAPS.ME alternative for working in the browser

OsmAnd

Offline OpenStreetMap maps with far more detail and settings, good for hiking.

MAPS.ME alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MAPS.ME?

Organic Maps ranks first right now. The ad-free, open-source fork of the same app, with no tracking. OsmAnd and Google Maps follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to MAPS.ME?

Yes. Organic Maps (open source), OsmAnd (free plan + paid), Google Maps (free) and Apple Maps (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MAPS.ME?

Yes: Organic Maps and OsmAnd.

Which MAPS.ME alternatives work on Linux?

Organic Maps runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from MAPS.ME?

The complaints we hear most: shows ads and partner offers inside the app; no live traffic and thinner business details than Google Maps; organic Maps offers the same offline approach without ads or tracking.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MAPS.ME, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.