OsmAnd[pronunciation?] (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.[2] It uses the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map database for its primary displays. The development of this project is being done on GitHub[3] and the Android version is available under the GPLv3 license.[1] The application is available in both a free[4] and a paid version[5] 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.[6]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.
Navigation
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)
