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OpenStreetMap

Privacy-oriented maps/navigation app to reduce

and improve data control.

Privacy score 77 Free Technical: Beginner Open source
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Privacy-friendly maps/navigation app you can use without creating an account.

Web Android iOS

Who is this for?

✓ Good for you if:

  • • You want fewer trackers and less account-linked data
  • • You care about privacy by default
  • • You want to avoid account creation

⚠ Think twice if:

  • • You expect the base project itself to provide a polished turn-by-turn navigation app
  • • You need uniform business listings and real-time traffic coverage everywhere
  • • You may expose sensitive locations by editing while logged in without understanding public map history

Key qualities

✓ Open source ✓ Encryption ✓ Low telemetry ✓ No account required

Overview

OpenStreetMap is a maps/navigation app commonly used as a more privacy-respecting alternative to mainstream services.

Privacy notes:
- Aims to reduce tracking

, limit unnecessary data collection, and/or support stronger encryption.
- Your privacy still depends on your settings, device security, and (for hosted services) the operator.

Practical tip:
- Combine privacy-friendly software with strong passwords, 2FA, and regular updates for best results.

Privacy highlight

with low .

Quick facts

Country:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Pricing:
Free
Platform:
Web, Android, iOS
Technical:
Beginner
:
Unknown
:
Yes
Open-source status:
Fully open source
:
No
:
No

Key features

  • Map browsing
  • Route planning
  • Offline maps (varies)
  • Search places
  • Turn-by-turn navigation (varies)
Security & encryption Click to expand
Unknown
Encryption protocols
TLS for network traffic (HTTPS)
Primarily transport () for network calls; no user-managed keys.
Offline support
Yes
Telemetry & tracking Click to expand
Not specified
No
Ip no
and details will be provided in the full review.
Jurisdiction & compliance Click to expand
Local-only by default (device storage); residency depends on your device backups.
policies will be detailed in the full review.
Legal frameworks
Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR
Revenue sources
donations/community support
Editorial signals Click to expand
77
Trust score
67
Trust breakdown (0–10)
Encryption: 70, Audits: 50, Open source: 85, Telemetry: 80, Jurisdiction: 70, Transparency: 50, Trackers: 90
Editorial notes
Usability: 75, Performance: 80, Family friendly: 80
User experience Click to expand
Signup requirements
none
Onboarding difficulty (1-5)
1
Accessibility features
Support for modern accessibility features depends on the platform version.
Backup & portability Click to expand
No
Migration tools
May offer import or export tools; see official docs.
Standard provider account recovery, Support-assisted recovery (provider-specific)

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