I've been trying to de-Google and de-Microsoft myself and am wondering if OpenStreetMap is a viable alternative to Google Maps. Any of y'all use it? Also are there any apps for IOS you would recommend for it?

  • culdrought [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    For searching for local places, try using duckduckgo in your mobile browser. First, go to "Other Settings" and set your "Open Directions in..." to OpenStreetMaps.

    Then, when you want to search for a place,

    • search for the place using duckduckgo in your browser
    • click on the "Maps" tab
    • select the correct result
    • long press "Directions" button, and select "Copy link" (this may vary depending on your browser)
    • paste that link directly into the search field in OsmAnd

    Driving navigation has always been horrible for me though, maybe its better in other places.