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New Mapping App

Users critique a new mapping tool's usability, features like zooming and search, and compare it extensively to Google Maps while suggesting improvements and alternatives like Organic Maps.

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andrewljohnson (14) davidw (9) adamlynch (8) maxerickson (8) DanBC (6)

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mapcomplete.osm HN m.amap PDF UI HERE maps google maps map google feature zoom dialogs planner cool like modal

Sample Comments

davepm • Nov 13, 2010 • View on HN

nice idea, but what does it offer that i cant already do in google maps?

aappleby • Mar 15, 2016 • View on HN

Doesn't seem to work on Google Maps. :/

jimmybot • Sep 20, 2009 • View on HN

Cool. Needs a Google Maps interface.

Arun_Kurian • Dec 15, 2025 • View on HN

wait... so what about Google Maps ?

redthrowaway • Jul 14, 2011 • View on HN

You are correct. I was thinking of Google Maps.

Avamander • Nov 26, 2018 • View on HN

Let me know when it gets a trip planner and has a mapmaker alternative.

billfruit • Jan 18, 2020 • View on HN

The map does not allow me to browse, it requires search. That is not ideal, as per me.

buccal • Dec 13, 2024 • View on HN

Try out Organic Maps for a more fluid mapping experience.

GuiA • May 25, 2015 • View on HN

Neat! An "open in maps" option would be nice to get directions.

ferngodfather • May 29, 2025 • View on HN

Go maps app > contribute > answer yes / no questions to help others