OsmAnd
An app that gives you detailed offline maps and GPS tracks for any trip.
What OsmAnd does
OsmAnd is a powerful offline map and navigation app built on OpenStreetMap. It plans routes for cars, bikes, walkers and boats, records GPS tracks without internet, and offers detailed map styles with contour lines and hill shading. The free version limits map downloads, and paid plans add more.
OsmAnd is the map app for people who like to tinker. Everything runs offline: search, routing for many kinds of travel, and GPX track recording. You can pick from lots of map styles, save favorites and markers, and attach audio or video notes to places.
Outdoor fans use it for contour lines, hill shading, hiking routes and plugins that add more tools. Paid plans add things like topographic data, nautical depths, offline Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, more frequent map updates and, on Android, Android Auto.
All that power comes with a learning curve, and the settings can feel endless. The free version caps how many maps you can download. If you want a simple map, try something lighter. If you want full control over offline maps and tracks, OsmAnd is hard to beat.
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Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone who wants a simple, set-and-forget map.
Pricing
Free planThe free version limits how many maps you can download. The US App Store lists Maps+ at $14.99 a year or $69.99 one time, and OsmAnd Pro at $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Pro adds more frequent map updates and extra features.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Very detailed offline maps and routing
- Strong GPX and track tools
- One-time purchase option for Maps+
- Runs on iPhone, Android and Apple silicon Macs
Watch out for
- Steep learning curve
- Free version limits map downloads
- Plans and prices are confusing at first
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Questions people ask
Is OsmAnd free?
There is a free version, but it limits map downloads. Maps+ and Pro are paid.
Does OsmAnd work offline?
Yes. Maps, search, routing and track recording all work without internet.
Is OsmAnd good for hiking?
Yes. It has contour lines, hill shading, hiking routes and GPX tracks. Some topo features need a paid plan.
What is the difference between Maps+ and Pro?
Both add paid features. Pro adds more on top of Maps+, including more frequent map updates.