CoMaps / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET
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Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection.
Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery.
Free, open-source app for Android and iOS.
Every month, Google sends me a report on my online activity, and I must say that I'm not a fan. In fact, the idea that Google is tracking me via Maps disturbs me. That's not the only issue I have with the default Maps app. It seems that every time I have to rely on the app, my Pixel 9 Pro's battery drains faster than when using any other app.
Also: Waze vs. Google Maps: I tested two of the best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner
Those two issues alone are enough to make me question why I use such an app.
That's why, when I heard about CoMaps, I immediately wanted to learn more about it.
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