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Maps & Navigation Alternatives

Privacy-respecting alternatives to Google Maps and Waze.

Navigation apps

Apple Maps Free tierFree
Replaces: Google Maps Privacy: On-device processing where possible; no persistent location history sent to Apple Platforms: iOS, macOS, iPadOS

Honest tradeoff: Apple-ecosystem only; business data density still catching up to Google

OsmAnd Free tierFree / $9.99 OsmAnd+
Replaces: Google Maps, Waze Privacy: Open source; offline maps; OpenStreetMap data; no tracking Platforms: iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Weaker on business hours and real-time traffic; more features than most people need

Organic Maps Free tierFree
Replaces: Google Maps Privacy: Open source; offline-first; no tracking; no ads Platforms: iOS, Android

Honest tradeoff: Focused on navigation and hiking; thinner on business listings and transit

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