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I found a Google Maps alternative that won't track you or drain your battery - and it's free


CoMaps delivers voice-guided directions and offline search capabilities, all while putting your privacy front and center.

MapsWithMe was an early attempt at bringing the open-source concept to the maps space and used OpenStreetMap data. Offline search and route planning (with or without a network connection) Less battery drain than Google Maps No identifying people, no tracking, and no data collection Free and no ads Voice-guided directions Access to offline Wikipedia articles and subway maps The ability to mark and save locations Support for exporting and importing data (to KML, KMZ, and GPX formats) A built-in map editor (which helps improve the OpenStreeMap data) This mode shows hiking trails, spots of interest, campsites, and places to find fresh water

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