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{{Infobox software
{{Infobox software
| name = OsmAnd
| name = OsmAnd
| logo = [[File:OsmAnd logo 2014.png]]
| logo = OsmAnd logo 2014.png
| screenshot = [[File:Sörmlandsleden Etapp 3 OsmAnd 1.png|250px]]
| screenshot = Sörmlandsleden Etapp 3 OsmAnd 1.png
| screenshot size = 250px
| caption = Navigating [[Sörmlandsleden]]
| caption = Navigating [[Sörmlandsleden]]
| developer = Victor Shcherb, Alexey Pelykh, Hardy Mueller and others
| developer = Victor Shcherb, Alexey Pelykh, Hardy Mueller and others
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==Features==
==Features==
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map and navigation application with access to the free and worldwide OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theappzine.com/content/osmand-maps-genius-and-helpful-maps-app|title=OsmAnd Maps: a genius and helpful MapsApp|date=May 31, 2015|publisher=theappzine.com
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map and navigation application with access to the free and worldwide OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theappzine.com/content/osmand-maps-genius-and-helpful-maps-app|title=OsmAnd Maps: a genius and helpful MapsApp|date=May 31, 2015|publisher=theappzine.com
}}</ref>All map data can be stored on the device's memory card for offline use. Via the device's GPS, OsmAnd offers routing, with visual and voice guidance, for car, bike, and pedestrian. All the main functionalities work both online and offline.
}}</ref> All map data can be stored on the device's memory card for offline use. Via the device's GPS, OsmAnd offers routing, with visual and voice guidance, for car, bike, and pedestrian. All the main functionalities work both online and offline.


===Navigation===
===Navigation===
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The development of this project is being done on [[GitHub]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://github.com/osmandapp |title=Osmand |accessdate=6 September 2013}}</ref> and the Android version’s source code is available under the [[GNU General Public License|GPLv3]] license.<ref name="GPLv3">{{cite web |url=https://github.com/osmandapp/Osmand/blob/master/LICENSE |title=Osmand License |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> The application is available in both a free<ref>{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand |title=OsmAnd Maps & Navigation |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> and a paid version<ref>{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand.plus |title=OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> which works as a donation to the developer, unlocks the download limit for offline maps, and provides access to Wikipedia [[Point of interest|POIs]] and their description from within the app.
The development of this project is being done on [[GitHub]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://github.com/osmandapp |title=Osmand |accessdate=6 September 2013}}</ref> and the Android version’s source code is available under the [[GNU General Public License|GPLv3]] license.<ref name="GPLv3">{{cite web |url=https://github.com/osmandapp/Osmand/blob/master/LICENSE |title=Osmand License |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> The application is available in both a free<ref>{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand |title=OsmAnd Maps & Navigation |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> and a paid version<ref>{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand.plus |title=OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation |accessdate= 6 September 2014}}</ref> which works as a donation to the developer, unlocks the download limit for offline maps, and provides access to Wikipedia [[Point of interest|POIs]] and their description from within the app.


Some of the artwork – such as icons, banners, etc. – is licensed under [[Creative Commons license#Types_of_licenses|Creative Commons Non-commercial No Derivative Works License]] (CC-BY-NC-ND) with an exception forbidding publishing a fork to main marketplaces.<ref>{{cite web|title=FAQ|url=http://osmand.net/help-online|website=osmand.net|accessdate=24 June 2017}}</ref>
Some of the artwork – such as icons, banners, etc. – is licensed under [[Creative Commons license#Types of licenses|Creative Commons Non-commercial No Derivative Works License]] (CC-BY-NC-ND) with an exception forbidding publishing a fork to main marketplaces.<ref>{{cite web|title=FAQ|url=http://osmand.net/help-online|website=osmand.net|accessdate=24 June 2017}}</ref>


The iOS version’s [[Source available|source code is available]] but not under a free license. File headers only say <tt>Copyright © 2017 OsmAnd. All rights reserved.</tt><ref>{{cite web|url=https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios/blob/master/Sources/OAApplicationMode.m|title=OsmAnd-ios/OAApplicationMode.m at master · osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios · GitHub|work=[[GitHub]]|accessdate=20 July 2017}}</ref>
The iOS version’s [[Source available|source code is available]] but not under a free license. File headers only say <tt>Copyright © 2017 OsmAnd. All rights reserved.</tt><ref>{{cite web|url=https://github.com/osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios/blob/master/Sources/OAApplicationMode.m|title=OsmAnd-ios/OAApplicationMode.m at master · osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios · GitHub|work=[[GitHub]]|accessdate=20 July 2017}}</ref>

Revision as of 01:48, 9 March 2018

OsmAnd
Developer(s)Victor Shcherb, Alexey Pelykh, Hardy Mueller and others
Initial releaseJune 1, 2010 (2010-06-01)
Repository
Written inJava, C++
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
Size39.0 MB
LicenseLicensing
Websiteosmand.net

OsmAnd[pronunciation?] (OpenStreetMap Automated Navigation Directions) is a map and navigation app for Android and iOS.[1] It uses the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map database for its primary displays, but is an independent app and not endorsed by the OpenStreetMap Foundation. It is available in both a free and paid version, the latter unlocks the download limit for offline maps, and provides access to Wikipedia POIs and their description from within the app.

Features

OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map and navigation application with access to the free and worldwide OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.[2] All map data can be stored on the device's memory card for offline use. Via the device's GPS, OsmAnd offers routing, with visual and voice guidance, for car, bike, and pedestrian. All the main functionalities work both online and offline.

  • Works online or offline (no roaming charges)
  • Turn-by-turn voice guidance (recorded and synthesized voices)
  • Optional lane guidance, street name display, and estimated time of arrival
  • Supports intermediate points
  • Automatic re-routing
  • Search for places by address, by type (e.g.: restaurant, hotel, gas station, museum), or by geographical coordinates

Map Viewing

  • Display the position and orientation on the map
  • Optionally align the map according to compass or the direction of motion of the device
  • Places can be saved as favorites
  • Display POIs (point of interests)
  • Can display online tile maps
  • Can display satellite view (from Bing)
  • Can display different overlays like touring/navigation GPX tracks and additional maps with customizable transparency
  • Optionally display place names in English, local, or phonetic spelling

Use OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia Data

  • Global maps from OpenStreetMap, available per country or region
  • Wikipedia POIs (not available in the free version)
  • Unlimited free download, directly from the app (download limit 10 map files in free version)
  • Always up-to-date maps (usually 1-2 updates per month)
  • Compact offline vector maps
  • Select between complete map data and just road network (Example: All of Japan is 700 MB, or 200 MB for the road network only)
  • Also supports online or cached tile map

Safety Features

  • Optional automated day/night view switching
  • Optional speed limit display, with a reminder if the user exceeds it
  • Optional speed-dependent map zooming
  • Location sharing

Bicycle and Pedestrian Features

  • The maps include foot, hiking, and bike paths
  • Special routing and display modes for bike and pedestrian
  • Optional public transport stops (bus, tram, train) including line names
  • Optional trip recording to local GPX file or online service
  • Optional speed and altitude display
  • Display of contour lines and hill-shading (via additional plugin)

Directly Contribute to OpenStreetMap

  • Report map bugs
  • Upload GPX tracks to OSM directly from the app
  • Add POIs and directly upload them to OSM (or later if offline)
  • Optional trip recording also in background mode (while device is in sleep mode)

Licensing

File:OsmAnd 9768.jpg
OsmAnd running on an Android mobile phone.

The development of this project is being done on GitHub[3] and the Android version’s source code is available under the GPLv3 license.[4] The application is available in both a free[5] and a paid version[6] which works as a donation to the developer, unlocks the download limit for offline maps, and provides access to Wikipedia POIs and their description from within the app.

Some of the artwork – such as icons, banners, etc. – is licensed under Creative Commons Non-commercial No Derivative Works License (CC-BY-NC-ND) with an exception forbidding publishing a fork to main marketplaces.[7]

The iOS version’s source code is available but not under a free license. File headers only say Copyright © 2017 OsmAnd. All rights reserved.[8]

In both cases – Android and iOS – pull requests from outside contributors may be accepted under MIT license.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "OsmAnd for iPhone is released".
  2. ^ "OsmAnd Maps: a genius and helpful MapsApp". theappzine.com. May 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Osmand". Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Osmand License". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  5. ^ "OsmAnd Maps & Navigation". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  6. ^ "OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  7. ^ "FAQ". osmand.net. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  8. ^ "OsmAnd-ios/OAApplicationMode.m at master · osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios · GitHub". GitHub. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  9. ^ "OsmAnd-ios/PULL_REQUEST.MIT.LICENSE at master · osmandapp/OsmAnd-ios · GitHub". GitHub. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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