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c/CoMaps · by CoMaps@sopuli.xyz · 304d

New release 2025.10.16 is available!

Highlights

  • Routing option to avoid steps
  • Improved first map download experience
  • Improved fields available in editor following type objects
  • Android: Improved visibility and UI of instructions in navigation
  • Map: Bus station specific icons

Full List https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/v2025.10.16-1

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6 Comments

Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 304d (4 replies)

I'm new to CoMaps, been using Organic Maps for a while. What's so special about CoMaps?

GreenMartian@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 18 pts · 304d (1 reply)

Do you want the short answer, or a longer history?

But basically, Organic:

  • Is governed by a for-profit company
  • Lacks transparency
  • Added affiliate links to locations on the map

And since the fork, CoMaps have been moving swiftly in adding features as seen here. I don't know what's been happening to Organic, as I've stopped following them.

Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 304d

Thank you.

merde@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 304d (1 reply)

CoMaps was founded in 2025 by former Organic Maps contributors. The Organic Maps codebase was forked due to concerns about the project's governance, transparency, and the potential for shareholder profit at the expense of the community. The CoMaps project was created, focusing on privacy, performance and community.

https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/CoMaps

Open Letter to Organic Maps Shareholders https://www.comaps.app/news/2025-04-16/1/

Devjavu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 304d

Shift to non profit is wild. I don't always agree with a change out of pure governance, but in this case it was affecting the software, so I think of it as a good move.

Also the logo fucking SUUUUCKED.

unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de · 4 pts · 304d

Thats amazing for our wheelchaired and otherwise walking impaired people :)