Magic Earth

Privacy-focused navigation app built on OpenStreetMap, with a paid Premium tier.

Free plan + paidMaps and navigation apps

Verified facts: 7 of 7
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
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About Magic Earth

Magic Earth is a navigation app from Magic Lane that uses OpenStreetMap data and makes privacy its main selling point: the company says it does not collect personal data, track movements or sell information. The free Essential tier covers search, turn-by-turn navigation and standard map styles for driving, cycling, walking and trucks. Premium unlocks offline map downloads, real-time traffic and weather along the route, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Apple Watch support, terrain and elevation views, bike- and truck-specific routing profiles, trip recording with shareable activity logs, and cloud backup of favourites. Public transport information covers hundreds of regions. Premium is sold as an in-app subscription on iPhone and Android with a 14-day trial, or as a one-year licence bought on the website that does not renew automatically. Because the maps come from OpenStreetMap, quality depends on local volunteers, and recent road changes can take a while to appear.

Best for: Drivers and cyclists who want full navigation without being tracked by a big ad company.

What works

Says it collects no personal data or location history
Truck, e-bike and hiking profiles with elevation in Premium
Web licence option with no auto-renewal

Why people leave

Offline maps, traffic and CarPlay now need Premium
Map accuracy depends on OpenStreetMap volunteers
No Wear OS support

Top Magic Earth alternatives

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1
Organic Maps
Also OpenStreetMap-based and private, but fully free and open source with offline maps included.
68.8
2
OsmAnd
Open-source OpenStreetMap navigation with offline maps, hiking and contour layers, without a subscription.
64.8
3
HERE WeGo
Free offline maps and transit routing with HERE's commercial map data instead of OpenStreetMap.
59.6
4
Google Maps
Best place search, reviews and live traffic, for people willing to trade privacy for coverage.
59.4
5
Apple Maps
Free on Apple devices with CarPlay and Apple Watch built in, and Apple's own privacy commitments.
57.5

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Magic Earth: common questions

Is Magic Earth free?

Magic Earth has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, Essential (basic navigation) (checked on Magic Earth's own site).

Is Magic Earth open source?

No, Magic Earth is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Organic Maps and OsmAnd.

What platforms does Magic Earth run on?

Magic Earth is available for iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Magic Earth?

The highest-ranked Magic Earth alternatives right now are Organic Maps, OsmAnd and HERE WeGo. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Magic Earth facts

7 of 7 verified

Map data: OpenStreetMap; Checked Oct 29, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “Map Data Issues: Magic Earth utilizes OpenStreetMap”
Free trial: 14 days (app stores only); Checked Nov 1, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “Tap Subscribe or Start 14‑day free trial for Magic Earth Premium.”
Premium features: CarPlay, offline maps, traffic; Checked Oct 29, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “Get CarPlay, offline maps, traffic insights, activity recording, and more.”
Tracking: None, according to the company; Checked Oct 29, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “We do not track your movements.”
Web licence: 1 year, no auto-renewal; Checked Oct 29, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “Web checkout Cancel within 14 days 1 year license (no auto renewal)”
Automotive (AAOS) app: €14.99 a year; Checked Nov 1, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “It costs €14.99 per year, or the equivalent in your local currency.”
Free plan: Yes, Essential (basic navigation); Checked Nov 1, 2026magicearth.com(opens source in a new tab); “Essential Get started with essential navigation basics.”