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[–] warm@kbin.earth 35 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (15 children)

What are some reasons as to why I would want to use this over, say, OSMAnd?

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 9 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I use both all the time. Organic Maps rendering and navigation feels snappier, even with 2.5D support, and less cluttered, but since I do contribute to OpenStreetMap, OsmAnd is unmatched for editing and access to power tools like up-to-date data, GPS tracking, PDI editions, etc.

Unfortunately, in my country the map is not as complete as the proprietary options, so, using OsmAnd is more practical for me. As a regular user, though, I'd prefer Organic Maps.

[–] michel@friend.ketterle.ch 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I actually have used it. It's very thorough but I find out more useful for areas where mapping is already good, while the areas I contribute to are not as well mapped. Every Door is also a great tool!

[–] michel@friend.ketterle.ch 1 points 4 months ago

@selokichtli
Streetcomplete meanwhile has an overlay for POIs also.
This Overlay is may not that detailed but after you placed a new poi the streetcomplete usual feature ask for details.

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