Skip to content

OpenStreetMap vs PocketMaps

A side-by-side look at OpenStreetMap and PocketMaps. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Travel & Location

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.

open-sourcecrowdsourcedmapnavigation
PocketMaps

PocketMaps

Travel & Location

PocketMaps is an open source, offline GPS navigation app for Android. It allows you to download maps for offline use and navigate by GPS without an internet connection.

offlinegpsmapsopen-source