Why hackers moved from Google Maps to OsmAnd
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I recently switched from google maps to osmand”giga_private, 2026-01-23original comment ↗
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Google Maps vs OsmAnd
| Google Maps | OsmAnd | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 2 | 1 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of Google Maps
“The problem with this is gmaps.”class3shock, 2026-05-09original comment ↗
Praise for OsmAnd
No further praise for OsmAnd captured yet.