CoMaps
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An offline maps and navigation app focused on privacy and community contributions.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 39%.
Evidence (3)
- 4Hacker News·8/27/2026open_sourceCoMaps adds integrations with FLOSS Android apps
CoMaps now interoperates with other free and open source Android apps, including Gadgetbridge and OpenVitals, while keeping navigation data private by default. Users must grant app-specific permission before CoMaps shares route and navigation guidance with external apps.
- 7Hacker News·8/26/2026open_sourceCoMaps helps rescuers navigate offline in Venezuela
The open-source CoMaps app was used by rescue teams in Venezuela after an earthquake, including in areas with no cell coverage. The article highlights how offline maps, faster map update workflows, and collaboration with Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team improved field navigation during the response.
- 4Hacker News·7/6/2026product_launchCoMaps launches offline privacy-first community maps
CoMaps is an offline mapping and navigation app for hiking, biking, and driving that works without mobile data. The project emphasizes privacy by default, no data collection, and community contribution through OpenStreetMap and Codeberg; it is a fork of Organic Maps and Maps.Me.