If you're looking for a map & navigation app on your Linux Desktop: You can now also find CoMaps on Flathub! https://flathub.org/apps/app.comaps.comaps

For our social media posts, release notes etc. we often need CoMaps map screenshots. And to reflect our global community a bit better, we'd love to showcase locations that you think would make a great release/social media feature image. You can send us a link (either to the place on https://
OSM.org or via the CoMaps share function), and we'll try to feature those places in upcoming release notes, social media pages, etc

A new 2026.02.09-4 release! 🎉

Highlights:
- OpenStreetMap data as of February 7
- Disabled 3D buildings in Android Auto and CarPlay navigation mode
- Added marina fuel docks
- Show favorites and search icons above subway lines
- Show house numbers later
- Enabled searching for Scandinavian letters æøå
- OSM editor: automatically update last date when POI existence was checked
- Android: added "Show speed limits" navigation setting
- iOS: allows choosing CoMaps as the default maps app
- iOS: more clear setting for alternative map languages

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.02.09-4

Google Play, App Store and F-Droid releases will be available soon!

The 2026.02.09-4 release is now out on F-Droid, Google Play and the Apple App Store!

And now as a flatpak as well!
https://flathub.org/en/apps/app.comaps.comaps

Full changelog: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.02.09-4

New Android test build 2026.02.17-34-test 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3588

Independent map updates test:
- Allow map updates to be independent of app releases - by @NoelClick https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3005
Please read on in the comments on how to test it in full.

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- Don't reset rotation mode upon center-on-location button press - having it consistent with navigation mode is better now? or does it break your habits significantly? - by @LMBishop https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3349
- Show toll booths earlier and make searchable - early enough to be usable? or too cluttering and better show later? - by @pastk https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3556
- Added tree rows - showing as lines looks good? - by @yannikbloscheck https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3334
- Show POI icons above subway lines - looks good? - by @riadok https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3460

There is also an iOS Test Build 2026.02.18-10 🍏 with mostly same changes (except independent maps updates) https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3601
Feedback is much appreciated!

A new 2026.02.23-9 release! 🎉

Highlights:
- OpenStreetMap data as of February 21
- Android: Display opening hours in shifts instead of non-business hours
- Android: Show OSM descriptions for selected POIs
- Added Croatian, Italian, Dutch and Polish Wikipedia articles
- Added tree rows and youth centres
- Display number of rooms for certain places
- Fixed transliteration and some other inconsistencies with map languages
- Android: Improved Alternative Map Languages setting
- A new Android 12+ setting to open osm.org and geo2me links
- iOS: Show multi-line titles in favorites lists
- Android: Display a rerouting indicator in navigation panel

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.02.23-9

F-Droid, Google Play, App Store and Flathub releases will be available soon!

The 2026.02.23-9 release is now out on F-Droid, Google Play, Apple App Store and Flathub!

Full changelog: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.02.23-9

New Android test build 2026.03.04-17-test 🤖

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- Tap on the ETA in navigation panel to display ETA and distance to the next stop - by @gpesquero https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/1421
- Added app/interface language setting - does it work on your Android version? - by @soshial https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/2961
- Exit fullscreen mode when tapping POI instead of long press - is it more logical and convenient? - by @hbond https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3743

Other changes since current stable release:
- OpenStreetMap data as of March 2 (make sure to update for all changes to have effect)
- Show charge amounts for usage of facilities, e.g. "2 EUR/100l water" - by @ldcuof
- Fixed subways display and routing in several cities - by @Bovi887
- More user-friendly location sharing text - by @GuillaumeLFC
- Improved "Manage Route" menu - by @jeanbaptisteC
- Fixed track recording not working sometimes - by @gekeleda

A new iOS 🍏 test build 2026.03.04-17 is available.
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3773

Changes since the last public build:

- Modes including a refreshed main interface https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3299
* The modes themself are not that different yet from each other and other parts of the interface like search and routing are not yet refreshed to really seem like they belong perfectly together. You can expect that to change in the future, but this is a big change, that we can only do step by step.

- OpenStreetMap data as of March 2
* Make sure to update the maps for all changes to have effect and for everything working as expected
- Reorganised settings
- Showing charge amounts for usage of facilities
- Showing population of cities, towns, etc.
- Added distinct icons for water slides, historic and generic entertainment attractions and made them show up earlier
- Fixed Wikipedia articles to be displayed in the right language
- Improved allow zooming with external input devices on iPads
- Updated US addresses TIGER data
- Updated translations (by our many great translators)

A new 2026.03.09-18 release! 🎉

Highlights:
• OpenStreetMap data as of March 7
• Show charge amounts for usage of facilities
• Fixed subways display and routing in several cities
• Android: Tap on ETA in navigation panel to display it for the next stop
• Show population of cities, towns, etc.
• iOS: Improved OSM contribution section in POI info card
• Fixed display language of Wikipedia articles
• iOS: Re-structured settings and added icons
• Android: Added "Type 1 combo" charging sockets
• Android: Fixed track recording not working sometimes
• Android: More user-friendly location sharing text
• iOS: Allow zooming with external input devices

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.03.09-18

F-Droid, Google Play, App Store and Flathub releases will be available soon!

Together, Javi – a FOSS advocate and Linux hacker – and his partner Rebecca are bikepacking (and hacking) around the world. On our blog they talk about their adventure and how they use CoMaps to always find their way, even in remote places, thanks to OpenStreetMap based offline maps!

https://www.comaps.app/news/2026-02-26/couple-traveling-the-world-with-comaps/

Release 2026.03.09 is now out in all channels. It brings many improvements, including displaying the amounts charged for using facilities, displaying populations of cities and towns, and on Android support for Type 1 Combo EV chargers. See the full list of changes here: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.03.09-18

Did you know, if you are using Cartes.app as a web-based map on your phone, you can now also move your route planning from there right into CoMaps:

https://amicale.net/@cartes_app/116138981582214264

And, if you're not francophone: the team has started to improve its support for more languages recently!

New Android test build 2026.03.19-1-test 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3863

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- When navigating show in-route traffic lights only, but with bigger icons - useful? are they displayed early enough? - by @matheusgomesms #3807
- Display highway shields with long names - are there issues with long names? especially in US - by @matheusgomesms #3847

Other changes since current stable release:

- OpenStreetMap data as of March 16 (make sure to update for all changes to have effect)
- Added organic options availability info for POIs like restaurants and supermarkets - by @jeanbaptisteC
- Added Czech, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian Wikipedia articles - by @zyphlar and @pastk
- Support maxspeed definitions for more road types in different countries - by @jeanbaptisteC
- Improved input validation in favorites list edit dialog - by @Thoms
- Updated wheel progress indicators - by @jeanbaptisteC
- Improved opening hours multiple shifts display - by @DaN0mic

A new 2026.03.23-5 release! 🎉

Highlights:
• OpenStreetMap data as of March 21
• Added sports: four square and boules
• Added Czech, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian Wikipedia articles
• Prevent secondary name from appearing for e.g. streets in multi-language regions
• iOS: Updated POI info card icons
• Android: Improved wheel progress indicators with smoother animation
• Support maxspeed definitions for more road types in different countries

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.03.23-5

F-Droid, Google Play, App Store and Flathub releases will be available soon!

New Android test build 2026.04.03-15-test 🤖
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/3977

Please test and provide feedback on following changes:
- Added route options to avoid border crossings and reduced default crossing penalty - do you find new options useful and convenient? please share cases where they help - by @x7z4w https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3898
- Outdoor style: more contrast road borders - strong enough? any adjustments needed? - by @pastk https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3975

Other changes since current stable release:
- OpenStreetMap data as of April 1 (make sure to update for all changes to have effect)
- Show descriptions of locations of defibrillators - by @jeanbaptisteC https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3926
- Added pickleball - by @patepelo https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3893
- Increased visibility of tree rows and trees in outdoor style - by @pastk https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/3960

A new 2026.04.07-8 release! 🎉

Highlights:
• OpenStreetMap data as of April 5
• Outdoor style: more prominent roads with contrast borders
• Added organic options availability info for POIs like restaurants and supermarkets
• Increased visibility of tree rows and trees in outdoor style
• Added road shields specific to Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia and removed duplicate shields
• Improved right-to-left languages support in several screens
• Added pickleball

...and many more changes - check full notes on the Codeberg release page:
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.04.07-8

F-Droid, Google Play, App Store and Flathub releases will be available soon!

Version 2026.04.07-8 is already out on Codeberg, F-Droid, Google Play, iOS and Flathub!

The update includes #OpenStreetMap data from April 5, brings a refreshed outdoor map style with more contrast roads, displays if organic options are available in stores/restaurants/…, and localized road shields for more countries.

Full changelog: https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2026.04.07-8

CoMaps will join tomorrow's edition of HOTOSM monthly "Open Technology & Innovation" call, to chat a bit about what CoMaps is, our history and also how recent features like the custom map hosting (and more upcoming features!) might be relevant for humanitarian use.

The event happens on Tuesday, 14th of April at 18:00 UTC. If you want to join us, you can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfubWqrXuJh4GgLfbU0qPH-J_dKRfjpP_rG-r5r4miu6pf-fA/viewform?mc_cid=f31a494371&mc_eid=b8c58c92a5&mc_cid=81084e7ad5&mc_eid=b8c58c92a5

We have recently received a trust score by 9.6 out of 10 from "European & Open Source Alternatives", a website that wants to help people find trustworthy alternatives to Big Tech.

With that stellar rating, we are currently the top-rated alternative in the Maps category, side-by-side with our friends from OpenStreetMap ❤️

Check out how that score was calculated for us, and other map alternatives here: https://european-alternatives.cloud/en/browse?category=maps