OsmAnd

OsmAnd

Navigating through Potsdam, New York, USA
Developer(s)	Victor Shcherb, Alexey Pelykh, Hardy Mueller and others
Initial release	June 1, 2010 (2010-06-01)

Stable release	Android: 2.4 (August 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)^[1]) [±] iOS: 1.2.4 (April 27, 2016 (2016-04-27)^[2]) [±]
Development status	Active
Written in	Java, C++
Operating system	Android, iOS
Size	39.0 MB
License	Android: GPLv3^[3] iOS: Source available
Website	osmand.net

OsmAnd (OpenStreetMap Automated Navigation Directions) is a free and open source, global mobile map viewing & navigation app for offline and online maps for Android and iOS.^[4] It uses the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map database for its primary displays. The development of this project is being done on GitHub^[5] and the Android version is available under the GPLv3 license.^[3] The application is available in both a free^[6] and a paid version^[7] which works as a donation to the developer, unlocks the download limit for offline maps, and provides access to Wikipedia POIs and their description from within the app.

Features

OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map and navigation application with access to the free and worldwide OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.^[8]All map data can be stored on the device's memory card for offline use. Via the device's GPS, OsmAnd offers routing, with visual and voice guidance, for car, bike, and pedestrian. All the main functionalities work both online and offline.

Works online or offline (no roaming charges)
Turn-by-turn voice guidance (recorded and synthesized voices)
Optional lane guidance, street name display, and estimated time of arrival
Supports intermediate points
Automatic re-routing
Search for places by address, by type (e.g.: restaurant, hotel, gas station, museum), or by geographical coordinates

Map Viewing

Display the position and orientation on the map
Optionally align the map according to compass or the direction of motion of the device
Places can be saved as favorites
Display POIs (point of interests)
Can display online tile maps
Can display satellite view (from Bing)
Can display different overlays like touring/navigation GPX tracks and additional maps with customizable transparency
Optionally display place names in English, local, or phonetic spelling

Use OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia Data

Global maps from OpenStreetMap, available per country or region
Wikipedia POIs (not available in the free version)
Unlimited free download, directly from the app (download limit 10 map files in free version)
Always up-to-date maps (usually 1-2 updates per month)
Compact offline vector maps
Select between complete map data and just road network (Example: All of Japan is 700 MB, or 200 MB for the road network only)
Also supports online or cached tile map

Safety Features

Optional automated day/night view switching
Optional speed limit display, with a reminder if the user exceeds it
Optional speed-dependent map zooming
Location sharing

Bicycle and Pedestrian Features

The maps include foot, hiking, and bike paths
Special routing and display modes for bike and pedestrian
Optional public transport stops (bus, tram, train) including line names
Optional trip recording to local GPX file or online service
Optional speed and altitude display
Display of contour lines and hill-shading (via additional plugin)

Directly Contribute to OpenStreetMap

Report map bugs
Upload GPX tracks to OSM directly from the app
Add POIs and directly upload them to OSM (or later if offline)
Optional trip recording also in background mode (while device is in sleep mode)

References

↑ OsmAnd (8 August 2016). "OsmAnd 2.4". osmand.net. OsmAnd. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
↑ OsmAND B.V. (27 April 2016). "OsmAnd Maps". App Store. Apple. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
1 2 "Osmand License". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
↑ "OsmAnd for iPhone is released".
↑ "Osmand". Retrieved 6 September 2013.
↑ "OsmAnd Maps & Navigation". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
↑ "OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
↑ "OsmAnd Maps: a genius and helpful MapsApp". theappzine.com. May 31, 2015.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to OsmAnd.

Official website

OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Related persons, organizations and events	OSM Foundation State of the Map Steve Coast

OSM-based movements	OpenHistoricalMap OpenSeaMap OpenAerialMap OSM2World OSM Buildings Wheelmap.org HOT

Service providers (commercial)	GEOFABRIK ITO Mapbox Mapzen Système D. Thunderforest

OSM editors	iD JOSM Merkaartor Potlatch Pushpin Vespucci

OSM map renders	Leaflet Mapnik OpenLayers TileCache

Software using OSM database	Maps.me Marble MoNav Navit OruxMaps OsmAnd Scout

Similar free projects	Geo-Wiki NASA World Wind WikiMapia Bhuvan

Proprietary equivalents	Apple Maps Bing Maps Google Maps Google Map Maker HERE MapQuest Yahoo! Maps

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