Navigation on hikes has become effortless with OsmAnd, an offline world map application built on OpenStreetMap (OSM). This powerful tool allows you to navigate with precision, considering preferred roads and vehicle dimensions. Plan your routes based on inclines and record GPX tracks without needing an internet connection.
OsmAnd is an open-source application, ensuring that user data privacy is paramount. You have complete control over the data the app accesses, as we do not collect any user data.
Main Features:
Map View
- Customizable Display: Choose what to display on your map, including attractions, food options, health facilities, and more.
- Comprehensive Search: Find places easily by address, name, coordinates, or category.
- Versatile Map Styles: Tailor your map view for different activities with options like touring, nautical, winter and ski, topographic, desert, and off-road styles.
- Enhanced Visuals: Utilize shading relief and plug-in contour lines for a better understanding of terrain.
- Map Overlays: Overlay different map sources for a richer navigation experience.
GPS Navigation
- Offline Routing: Plot routes to destinations without an internet connection.
- Custom Profiles: Set up navigation profiles tailored to various vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, 4x4 vehicles, pedestrians, boats, public transport, and more.
- Route Customization: Modify your route to avoid specific roads or surfaces.
- Route Information Widgets: Customize widgets to display crucial route details like distance, speed, remaining travel time, and distance to the next turn.
Route Planning and Recording
- Detailed Route Planning: Plot routes point by point using single or multiple navigation profiles.
- GPX Track Recording: Record your routes as GPX tracks for future reference.
- GPX Track Management: Display and navigate using your own or imported GPX tracks.
- Visual Route Data: Get visual insights into your route's descents, ascents, and distances.
- Share Your Tracks: Easily share GPX tracks on OpenStreetMap.
Creation of Points with Different Functionality
- Favorites: Save your favorite locations for quick access.
- Markers: Mark important points on your map.
- Audio/Video Notes: Add audio or video notes to enhance your map data.
OpenStreetMap Integration
- Contribute to OSM: Make edits to OpenStreetMap directly from OsmAnd.
- Frequent Updates: Keep your maps updated with hourly map updates.
Additional Features
- Navigation Aids: Use the compass and radius ruler for better orientation.
- Mapillary Interface: Access street-level imagery through Mapillary.
- Night Theme: Switch to a night-friendly theme for better visibility in low light.
- Wikipedia Integration: Access Wikipedia information directly from the map.
- Community Support: Benefit from a large global user community, extensive documentation, and dedicated support.
Paid Features:
Maps+ (In-app Purchase or Subscription)
- Android Auto Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate with Android Auto for in-car navigation.
- Unlimited Map Downloads: Download as many maps as you need without limitations.
- Topographic Data: Access contour lines and terrain data for detailed route planning.
- Nautical Depths: Get detailed nautical depth information for marine navigation.
- Offline Resources: Enjoy offline access to Wikipedia and Wikivoyage travel guides.
OsmAnd Pro (Subscription)
- OsmAnd Cloud: Backup and restore your data effortlessly.
- Cross-Platform Support: Use OsmAnd across different devices seamlessly.
- Hourly Map Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest map changes every hour.
- Weather Plugin: Get real-time weather updates integrated into your navigation.
- Elevation Widget: Monitor elevation changes throughout your journey.
- Custom Route Lines: Personalize the appearance of your route lines.
- Sensor Integration: Support for external sensors via ANT+ and Bluetooth.
- Online Elevation Profiles: Access detailed elevation profiles online.
With OsmAnd, navigating hikes and beyond is not just easier but also enriched with a suite of powerful features tailored to your needs.
