I’m limiting my Google usage to the best of my ability. Monopolies always lead to a huge decrease in quality as shown by the likes of Reddit and so on. I will appreciate the help. I solely walk or use public transport if that matters. And I live in Germany. :)

    • m-p{3}@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      Adding new business through Organic Maps works well too, for those who also contribute to OSM.

  • CountMonte@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    I use OsmAnd for Android. I pay yearly for some extra features. I mainly use it for hiking and 4wheeling but it’s street navigation is pretty accurate.

    • lemillionsocks@beehaw.org
      1·
      2 years ago

      Yeah OsmAnd~ has a lot of cool features like path tracking, and I find when I’m out hiking or in a park it has more accurate and available trail information than google does(though it’s still not perfect and still more of a supplement). Navigating isnt quite as good as google because of a lack of traffic data, and it’s ui is a little complex, but it works fully off line.

  • Devgard@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    I think your only choices would be OpenStreetMap or TomTomGo I think it’s called.

    btw for your information, asklemmy is Lemmy’s equivalent to askreddit (not a support chat haha). if you want more android specific help, visit the Android Lemmy or the Google Lemmy

  • xikubs@feddit.ukEnglish
    21·
    2 years ago

    I can recommend the app called Waze if it is available in your area

    Edit Sorry, ignore this. Google own Waze as mentioned below.

  • fernandu00@lemmy.mlEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Organic maps is great ! Public transportation routes are limited in my country though

  • Boe6@beehaw.orgEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    I’ve been slowly switching away from google products the past year or so. Switched from chrome to firefox, and google search to duckduckgo, but maps is one I couldn’t give up. It’s just better than all other competitors IMO.

    • I'm Hiding 🇦🇺English
      1·
      2 years ago

      The bit that gets me is Android Auto. I want to de-google, but MirrorLink is dead and I’m not buying an iPhone.