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Has anyone used or contributed to OpenStreetMap?
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I regularly use OSM data through Organic Maps (mostly for larger European cities). The app is really polished and is a joy to use. So far I'm not missing any features from Google Maps.
I've also updated some faulty business hours for some restaurants so I guess I've contributed back.
E: With the recent developments in the world of free online services (YouTube blocking ad-blockers, Google lying to their customers about its TrueView ads, Twitter rate limiting free access, the Reddit API fiasco), I wonder how much longer we can take free services like Google Maps for granted. Having an open alternative may become even more important in the future.
organic maps is a great app!
I like osmand because during several lanes it highlights the lane to go to. I noticed organic maps had something similar today when i tried it, though ill need to do more testing to see all the features.
I think organics maps has a a good clean ui. Improvement woukd definitley be compatibility when using the voice for navigation, a bit laggy but maybe ill need to adjust rhvoice. Also im seeing if it has the show the next turn on a small icon of some sort.
Osmand is good overall but it can get too cluttered real quick. Its been getting a bit slow but maybe some tweaks will help.
Also i have contributed to openstreetmaps especially toward small businesses to make it easier to find.
OsmAnd UI is just too much.