I'm sick of using google maps, they started putting gigantic ads for stores on the map and I'm tired of them tracking me. So I ask you Lemmy, what should I switch to?!

EDIT: Was not expecting so many replies, thank you Lemmy! I am checking out Open Street Maps currently thanks for the recommendations!

  • Wild Bill@midwest.social
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    2 months ago

    Great thread this.

    Adding onto it; anybody know any FOSS alternatives close enough to Apple Maps in terms of functionality? I mean making routes and tracking your vehicle on your way to the destination along with any warnings of construction work or accidents.

    • Aphelion@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      Please excuse my non-iOS using ignorance, but isn't FOSS antithetical to Apple's closed ecosystem and extreme limitations on side-loading?

      • Wild Bill@midwest.social
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        2 months ago

        Yes. I am asking for FOSS alternatives that have the same level of functionality and efficiency as Apple Maps.

        • Aphelion@lemm.ee
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          2 months ago

          Yeah, I totally get that, but how are there FOSS applications on iOS that aren't side loaded? At best you can get paid ports/skins of open source software through the app store, but Apple changes developers a small fortune to put apps in the store, which generally equates to no free apps that don't rely on ads or in-app purchases.

          • Wild Bill@midwest.social
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            2 months ago

            I am not looking to download a FOSS app on an iPhone. I am merely looking for a FOSS app similar to Apple Maps in terms of functionality.