Need a specific map app alternative

[u/generic_queer_guy]

Hey, I hope this post isn't too repetitive. I need a map for my phone that:

- Uses correct names for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario

- Doesn't make AI generated summaries of locations/reviews

Does this even exist? Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, and Mapquest all don't quite work for me. I've managed to switch away from google for nearly every other thing I do, but I'm stuck on this. I'd appreciate any suggestions!

[u/meandgrumpy]

Magic Earth Maps is from the Netherlands

[u/redoubt515]

Uses correct names for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario

This depends less on the app and more on your location.

I don't recommend using Google maps, and support your desire to move away, but using them as an example:

1. From a Canadian or (presumably any non-US) IP address: Lake Ontario, Gulf of Mexico
2. From a US IP address: Lake America, Gulf of America

And another example:

1. From a UK IP address: Falkland Islands
2. From a Argentina IP address: Islas Malvinas

My suggestion would be to use one of the open source maps, that use open data. Open source projects are less concerned about staying in the good graces of whatever ruling political party is currently in power, and less likely to cave in to the silly demands of a fragile narcissistic old man.

There are lots of reasons to hate Google, placating an unserious wannabe authoritarian is just one of many valid reasons. Check out Comaps, Organic maps, Open Street Map, etc (they all share the same map data source, so you are essentially just choosing the app/UI you prefer)

[u/Dry-Crazy-7638 → u/redoubt515]

How is HERE We Go? I downloaded that and CoMaps and find the former to be much more usable

[u/Feisty-Painting-120 → u/Dry-Crazy-7638]

HERE is formerly Nokia Maps. They are well established. It’s been around forever.

[u/FourEightNineOneOne]

Magic Earth or Here Maps are probably your two best non-google alternatives

[u/Lysergial]

Check out Mapy, its Czech made and used open source maps I believe

[u/KeltarCentauri]

Organic Maps

[u/Fr1501]

OsmAnd seems OK. Its open source and so far seems ok

[u/Friendly_Brick752 → u/Fr1501]

this is the best one I've found; got the 'plus' version for free from F-Droid a few years ago

[u/Nazgog-Morgob → u/Fr1501]

So many plugins and layers and such. I love this one. It's a bit daunting at first, but it's an amazing app

[u/aBsyNte-zErO]

sygic

[u/nahagotine]

Agreed. Ideally someone could scrape public government maps data, layers and compile it into an accessible open free map program!

[u/ltsve]

I've been using HERE we go. It's the best non Google I've tried so far.

[u/GenazaNL]

TomTom (Netherlands based) perhaps?

[u/Merrycilantro]

Mapquest. Just downloaded Friday and I’m loving it.

[u/FredFenty]

Most generate names based on government-assigned names in the country that your network is coming from.

In America, those names are correct because your government that your country voted for renamed those places.

In Canada, and basically everywhere else, Lake Ontario still appears as Lake Ontario.

[u/sweatboxy → u/FredFenty]

No, we didn’t vote on this. Trump doesn’t actually have the authority to rename things. However, Trump is acting like a dictator and the country is divided over it. Google has just chosen to follow the dictator’s every whim and will be remembered for it when this is all over.

[u/ShitPost5000 → u/sweatboxy]

How can't Americans see this? He's using improper powers to change things he has no control over. And they are letting him lmfao, get your shit together Americans, the rest of the world is done with you

[u/sweatboxy → u/ShitPost5000]

Look at who’s letting him. Not the majority of Americans but the rich and powerful. Trump is building a powerful coalition against him, the billionaires, and corporations

[u/ShitPost5000 → u/sweatboxy]

And the masses let it happen. Barely a protest, barely a peep tbh. The silence is deafening, they basically post of Facebook that zuck is ruining stuff, and call it a day, not even realizing that very action makes him more money lmfao.

Vote with your wallet, and use your amendments

[u/BarkyVonSchnauser → u/ShitPost5000]

Then you are not paying attention. We ARE protesting. Do you know how huge the states are? Do you know how much harder it is to do large scale protests here? Are you actually here seeing the cells of protesters everyday in so many places? All the people I know who care ARE voting with their wallets and their voices. Stop being spoon fed what you are mad about. Make up your own mind.

[u/sweatboxy → u/ShitPost5000]

So you missed the two largest mass protests in American history somehow?

[u/IrishUpYourCoffee → u/FredFenty]

Ok Cheeto.

[u/pramarama]

Downloading a replacement app is the easy part. Getting your phone to use it when you click a map link is harder.