comaps/README.md

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<h1 align="center"">CoMaps</h1>

[CoMaps](https://comaps.app) is a free Android & iOS offline maps app for travellers, tourists, drivers, hikers, and cyclists.
It uses crowd-sourced [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org) data, and is developed with love by our community and former **Organic Maps** contributors (Forked from **Maps.Me**).
No ads, no tracking, no data collection, no crapware. Your [donations](https://comaps.app/donate/) and positive reviews motivate and inspire us, thanks ❤️!

[<img src="docs/badges/apple-appstore.png" alt="App Store" width="160">](https://apps.apple.com/app/comaps/id1567437057)
[<img src="docs/badges/google-play.png" alt="Google Play" width="160">](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.comaps)
[<img src="docs/badges/fdroid.png" alt="F-Droid" width="160">](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/app.comaps/)

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## What's the difference to Organic Maps?

CoMaps is a fork/spin-off of Organic Maps, which in turn is a fork/spin-off of Maps.me. The CoMaps project emerged in response to the growing concerns and dissatisfaction with the Organic Maps leadership. The original Organic Maps project, while initially promoted as an open community effort, faced significant issues related to governance, transparency, and the potential of shareholder profit at the expense of the community. These concerns were detailed in an open letter to Organic Maps shareholders, which can be found [here](https://openletter.earth/open-letter-to-organic-maps-shareholders-a0bf770c). Despite some positive steps, the lack of a substantial resolution has led former Organic Maps contributors to the decision to start a new independent project.

With CoMaps, we want to overcome these issues by moving to a nonprofit structure (not finished yet), greater inclusivity in decision-making, and financial transparency.

## Features

CoMaps is the ultimate companion app for travellers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists:

- Detailed offline maps with places that don't exist on other maps, thanks to [OpenStreetMap](https://openstreetmap.org)
- Cycling routes, hiking trails, and walking paths
- Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes
- Turn-by-turn walking, cycling, and car navigation with voice guidance
- Fast offline search on the map
- Bookmarks and tracks import and export in KML, KMZ & GPX formats
- Dark Mode to protect your eyes
- Countries and regions don't take a lot of space
- Free and open-source
- Developed by a passionate community

## Why CoMaps?

- Respects your privacy
- Saves your battery
- No unexpected mobile data charges

CoMaps is free from trackers and other bad stuff:

- No ads
- No tracking
- No data collection
- No phoning home
- No annoying registration
- No mandatory tutorials
- No noisy email spam
- No push notifications
- No crapware

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CoMaps doesn't request excessive permissions to spy on you.

At CoMaps, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right:

- CoMaps is an indie community-driven open-source project
- We protect your privacy from Big Tech's prying eyes
- Stay safe no matter where you are

Reject surveillance - embrace your freedom.

[**Give CoMaps a try!**](#install)

## Who is paying for the development?

The app is free for everyone, so we rely on donations. Please donate at [comaps.app/donate](https://comaps.app/donate) to support us!

Please consider [donating](https://comaps.app/donate) if you want to see this open-source project thriving, not dying. There are [other ways how to support the project](#contributing). No coding skills required.

## Copyrights

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See
[LICENSE](LICENSE),
[NOTICE](NOTICE)
and [data/copyright.html](data/copyright.html)
for more information.

## Governance

Check the [Governance repository](https://codeberg.org/comaps/governance).

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## Contributing

If you want to build the project, check [docs/INSTALL.md](docs/INSTALL.md). If you want to help the project,
see [docs/CONTRIBUTING.md](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md). You can [help in many ways](https://comaps.app/support-us/), the ability to code is not necessary.

## Feedback

- **Rate us on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/comaps/id1567437057)
and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.comaps)**.
- **Star us on Codeberg**.
- Report bugs or issues to [the issue tracker](https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues).
- Subscribe to our [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/CoMapsApp) or to the [[matrix] space](https://matrix.to/#/#comaps:matrix.org) for updates.
- Join our [Telegram Chat](https://t.me/CoMaps_EN) to discuss with other users.
  - Присоединяйтесь к нашей [русскоязычной группе в Telegram](https://t.me/CoMaps_RU) для обратной связи и помощи.
- Contact us by [email](mailto:hello@comaps.app).
- Follow our updates in
[Fediverse](https://floss.social/@CoMaps),
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575286559965),
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/comapscommunity/).

The CoMaps community abides by the CNCF [code of conduct](docs/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).