The MOST private MAP apps!
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- The big G Maps is by far the most downloaded navigation app in the US and for good reason.
Invading your privacy and surveilling you helps them provide better services. Their entire business model revolves around collecting huge amounts of information about you and selling it to advertisers.
What are some more private alternatives? We dive into map apps that help you reclaim your privacy!
00:00 MOST downloaded Map
00:39 G Maps
2:17 Apple Maps
5:13 OpenStreetMap
5:58 OsmAnd
8:34 Organic Maps
8:57 Summary
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Permanent Record - Edward Snowden
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What has the government done to our money - Rothbard
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You should always have a paper map, preferably laminated or on rain resistant paper, when hiking. Having offline maps is helpful, but it doesn't help much if you're in a GPS deadzone, you run out of batteries or the phone is damaged.
Reliance on paper maps can get you killed by Maryland witches.
While I agree with you, online map is basically paper map. A small power bank with solar panel (pocket size) can keep your phone on indefinitely. Phone is just more compact and easier. That said you should have paper as backup if your in road trip you never done before or wilderness.
@@jbrock8596 what???
@@jbrock8596 I think what can get YOU killed is your way of thinking.
@@nickgennady You shouldn't use your phone for hiking anyway. It's better to use a dedicated hiking GPS device (Garmin makes them).
This is so true. Just last week, I was heading to a pizza shop to pick up some speciality flour, and about two days later, I received a message from Google asking that I rate my experience and food at that pizza place. I didn't even eat there. My privacy is irrelevant, but I'm not fond of this.
There are a lot of mistakes on Google Maps Hear that Google!
Any firm that asks me for ratings is ignored by me unless their product is really crap. A rating is something I freely give.
I love that feature...
A friend of mine was driving up to a city from another city. His phone rang and it said there was a sales on at Kohls at exit 33 ahead. He was very puzzled then remembered that he drove there with his wife in the other city, while she was shopping there he went to a pizza place, ON FOOT.
I never have my location on or data on unless I have to use the phone for a particular reason and it's on airplane mode most of the day. No problems for me.
Privacy is always relevant.
Openstreetmap has trails and ways in their routing, that dont exist in any other maps. I'm helping OSM width their map by adding Ways, Paths and other data. Everyone can do this.
Oh probably even take you over a mountain of dirt roads and get stuck in the snow and not accessible at all I think that’s probably what that will do because that’s happened a lot of people even the CEO of CNET him and his wife and little baby did that it was what they were shown on the GPS and at that time and season it was not really accessible because of the snow and the snow came in on him and he got stuck so he They were there for days colder than anything! So he started walking to find something to get help and they found him dead in a stream overcame by the cold…
@@kskins56 and that happens why ?
@@JuliusCesar2781 They don’t know some of them don’t know the difference between a good way in a bad way don’t you think?
Some of those don’t know the difference between the good way or the bad way!
@@kskins56 and the only reason that this is happen is because of the use of a wrong paper card ?
This is my last message to civilization ... I had followed all your DON'Ts and now I'm moving to live alone into a cave on the deepest, darkest and remotest corner on earth. Thanks!
That is the most civilized thing I've read today. Best of luck.
Does it have WiFi there? If so, count me in
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Some people probably don't realize you can still buy road atlases and state and city maps in bookstores. And those visitor centers at state borders often have maps in them.
But don't They put you on a watch list if you start buying paper maps?
any truck stop in usa will have your atlas and maps.. may i suggest your local flying J or TA truck stops..their the best..
you can also get maps for free at most rest stop welcome centers
THESE ITEMS BECOME OUTDATED IN NO TIME 😂 SO, THEY ARE VERY SELDOM UPDATED. 2nd rate choice 😎
@@ronniedudley2697 They literally come out with new ones every year...
Well to be honest, if everyone is so worried about their privacy, they'd get rid of their cell phones.
Right! End of the story.
Better, get rid of government. The root cause of all our problems.
I first learned how to use a map in high school using a topographical map which carried over into being a soldier. As an over-the-road driver 1991-2018 I used road maps in an atlas plus I have a collection of city maps. Plus I still recall how to get to places I went to pretty often.
HIGH SCHOOL?!?! Mein Gott, we had to learn maps in 3rd grade! Of course, this was back in the stone age when PRACTICAL subjects were taught.
@@yafuker6046, I was referring to navigating by one and it was topographical. The map we used turned out to be my home duty station when I was on active duty.
Ah, Ok.@@donotneed2250
I was a user of OSMAnd for quite some time until I discovered Magic Earth, now this is my preferred map app....and it's privacy friendly too ! Tnx for the video...thumbs up !
Thank you for this tip. I never heard of Magic Earth previously.
Thank you, ma'am!
I am a 59 year-old non-geek and because of what I have already seen and experienced, and because of what I have learned from yourself and Rob Braxmann, I have recently loaded an S5 Galaxy with LineageOS and am taking my first tentative steps into a Google-free life.
Navigation is my big concern, especially as I am a recent immigrant into a Western European country from Southern Africa.
I have installed OSMAnd and now Organic Maps to see how well they perform. Tomorrow is the first test.
I don't need all the bells and whistles that GMaps offer, but I do need to get to where I need to go.
I do have 2 proper paper maps with me at all times as well as a small expedition Garmin GPS.
I should be ok.
Be careful with Braxman. He’s a salesman.
@@louishurr393- Well, this gal Naomi is pushing crypto, which is a huge part of the NWO and WEF plans (directed by the biggest criminals, the US corrupt sociopaths in power for decades) to control and subjugate us in a digital/electronic prison.
Calling him a salesman without context isn't helpful to those who don't know him. The products he offers are things we all use everyday, his are more privacy minded
Update?
@@sl4983 Yeh...navigation was a big problem. Nothing worked as well as Google Maps. OSMAnd was a fail. I bought a Garmin GPS, installed it on the windscreen and it has basically solved the navigation problem in large part.
LineageOS is excellent.
I use my Googled phone only for CZcams and only on Wi-Fi.
Its liberating to have all the apps I want without once giving my email address or otherwise identifying myself.
Also...battery life without Google is remarkable...sometimes as much as 4 days.
No regrets.
Paper maps give you 100 percent personal privacy, minus any random spy satellite or drone overhead
The problem with paper maps in my country is that it's always outdated.
Back-to-back uploads from Naomi is never a bad thing. 🙏
Exactly
Totally true.
I use a several years old version of waze as it's amazingly smooth and fast and doesn't make my phone heat up and drain battery like mad. Used to use an old version of maps until it self disabled and forced me to update. The update was so bad it made my phone heat up like a runaway reactor and shut off.
waze isn't great for privacy unfortunately :(
@@NaomiBrockwellTV True but it's that or many issues. I've tried many other maps alternatives with similar performance issues. The older but perfectly fine waze version keeps my phone cold yet is perfectly smooth in use.
Google owns Waze now as well
I feel like waze was even worse for privacy based on the amount of social aspect of it along with recommendations and other things.
@@NaomiBrockwellTV No app is great for privacy if offering, for example, real time traffic control. You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs: if you want (free) services, you'll have to relinquish something, if only for purely technical reasons and not necessarily for "tracking" (Google Maps has over 150 million monthly users, quite useless and nearly impossible to manage for nominal tracking). Besides, even Apple tells a lot of tales, just to do the opposite afterward, like allowing app developers to collect data from its 1bn iPhone users for targeted advertising (source:: computerworld, jan 7 2022). In Italy we use to say "the cleanest of them has the scabies..."
Thank you Naomi! Awesome content, as always!
Downloadable maps are perfect for me. Great for 4x4 driving in the high country. Thanks Naomi for presenting this.
Most welcome Aussie Taipan
I just disabled Google Maps on my phone and bought OSMAND+. Thank you for the tip!
How has it been so far?
Woah, She dropped the ball in this one.
No Mention of Here Maps (here we go).
They allow you FULLY OFFLINE USE. No account needed.
Preloaded POIs and Here is former Nokia maps but also same as Navteq.
I like using them for Interstate travel, because you can DOWNLOAD OFFLINE whole states or even countries.
Is an account needed for OpenStreetMap to download the maps?
Very good video. I like the description of Google Maps as "Digital Vampire". Thanks.
You have to remember, that Google is an advertising Company first and foremost.
Thank you Naomi Brockwell.🤗
you know whats even better, real maps. how many people can read a real map and find their location using one. not many. one day knowing this might just be a life saver.
I love that Naomi is always so colorful.
I had no idea about Open Street Maps. Thanks Naomi!
Like this presentation format, clean and informative.
Great information. As always.
And great to see my hometown location DÜSSELDORF whilst showcasing OSMAND.
haha nice :)
3:00 This is controversial. I will suggest you to look into Rob Braxman's work on Apple Location tracking to gain an alternative point of view.
Also, Google, in its privacy policy, states that it does not sell user data. However, nothing can be said about sharing with third parties like intelligence agencies.
@Ari GSD spot on. But it's not only apple. It's essentially all tech, even newer cars.
@Ari GSD I love your mind
Australia produces some remarkable people
I'm not buying an Apple product to get an Apple app
Been using apple maps for years, right after the big fix. Love it!
I can't even delete Google Maps from my phone. Which is... not something I like.
that aint nuttin.. try deleting google gmail.. you wont be reading this again..lol or shopping on amazon, ebay, ect ect...
Your recommendations are ALWAYS great Naomi, and you look terrific 100% of the time.
Video recommended by CZcams…. Thank you! Was not disappointed.
Far too many people are happy to give data on their entire life.
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And who owns CZcams? Google - Alphabet. You’ll never get away from them.
Lol. How'd CZcams know what kind of video you might like? 🤔
Thank you. Having a local copy of a map would be a great improvement for me, since I'm a cheap-assed bastard and keep my mobile data service off as much as possible to save money.
Here maps for anywhere can be downloaded, and all navigation is done on your device, with the exception of real-time traffic
That's a lot to hold back 😊
Thanks Naomi, very helfull info, i had no idea, but not surprised ether, once again, thanks a lot.
OsmAnd works like a charm 🔥. Thank you Naomi 😉♥️.
Great stuff. Thanks for shedding light on what goes on behind the scenes.
You're welcome Jorge - thanks for watching!
I always comment and like when Naomi talks about privacy =)
However, I lost many of my inherent skills by (ab)using such an app - any of them - for directions. Therefore, I realy enjoy finding the way on my own and ask people when I possibly get lost. Sure, you are faster than me most of the time - especially in unfamiliar places. But boy it is so satisfying to find the way on your own! Try it ;)
No, it's time and energy consuming, frustrating and annoying to others because everyone know you could use maps. I prefer doing something that is real beneficial and get satisfied by that instead.
Also, i think these privacy discussions and sensitivities are becoming something like a OCD for many people.
Why would an advertiser want to pay for advertisement if the ad can't be effective and shown to right people? And if they won't pay, how Mrs. Naomi is gonna create content for "free" for you and me? What's so much wrong with delivering ads to right people? Can't they keep themselves from buying stuff? If it's so, then the problem isn't the ad in the first place.
@@rezadizaji8780 I am sorry for you that you live in such an unfriendly place. Where I come from, you don't get on other people's nerves with a smile and a simple, friendly question for directions.
After all, the privacy debate is not about personalized advertising alone; it would be wrong to consider only that one argument. Ultimately, it's the same everywhere: In the wrong hands, any technology can be harmful. The question is whether we are putting our data in the right hands. I cannot judge this in most cases, which is why I refrain from disclosing my data as much as possible.
Regarding advertising directed at me: I'm not interested in it at all. Whether it is addressed to me personally or not is irrelevant -> I click it away or block it completely. As soon as I'm done with my education, I'd like to finance people like Naomi directly rather than through third parties in order to enable Naomi's independence from companies.
Thank you for this video. I chose Organic Maps due to its having a higher overall rating than OSMAND. But it also has "only" 500,ooo downloads compared to 10 million. No matter what, I've made the switch to better privacy, so now I just need to check out your other videos to see what else I can do to improve my life.
nice. very helpful. this one is what im waiting for. thank you :)
I prefer offline gps maps like TomTom and Garmin. These also work when there is no internet connection and it is never good to be dependend on mobile internet when you're lost.
2/3 of the alternatives I mentioned are offline gps options too :)
Thanks for the info. Learned about you when John Stossel interviewed you❤
Absolutely love your style!
Thank you for the alternatives!
Thanks for watching Mike!
Great info as always Naomi!
Thanks, Naomi.
Not only are you informative but you also inspire potential new delicious gelato creations with your colourful outfit!! 🍨 👏🏻
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Very clear and concise. Thank you.
Thanks Alan I appreciate that
“digital vampire” 😂
Oh man this was awesome info. I have been trying to find a good alternative to google! Thank you!!!
The problem with OpenStreetMap is that it's useless in most rural areas. Missing streets, missing house numbers, missing everything. In large metropolitan areas it's better.
In general, I highly doubt any privacy statements of any company or place is trustworthy. If any government/law enforcement agency comes knocking, they all give your data away.
On top of that, cell providers also sell your location, complete with identity data. Some stores like Walmart also track each and every cellphone location within in their stores, and use various means to associate that with specific customers.
There is only one way to avoid getting tracked: Don't use cellphones of any kind, don't use computers, don't drive a car and pay for everything with cash. Even then, you're not completely in the clear due to the pervasive use of cameras in public spaces.
We need more cameras everywhere , maybe with strict regulations but illegal or dangerous 🎉activities are swamping the world . I’d rather have a chance of security than hiding what ? I have nothing to hide .
This is also my frustration with Open Street Maps as I live rural. I compensate by knowing my area but then I can’t trust it elsewhere.
@@brusmith370Have you thought of contributing by editing or updating the map near you? Instead if just taking, give something back 🤔
@@calmasmr1946 this implication isn’t really fair, is it? If I knew how, I would do so. Of course I would be motivated to improve a tool in my area.
Another great informative video, thank you.
I travel so much I have to use Google maps otherwise I’ll be lost all over the place - That’s what I plan on using going to Cleveland tomorrow…. I kept my physical map. Got one of the entire United States
it is a privacy nightmare…. Often times I find it open when I don’t want it open and I feel them sneak in through all my trips
They specifically clarify in their strict privacy policy that personal data is never sold to anyone.
@@ChillCash you don't think they get "breached" / (leak) your info? maybe to themselves and sell it? It's happening on a regular basis. They are rich off of us.
I'm a neophyte. Can you just disable it in settings, when not needed? DK JA😳
@@ahayseed654 by just agreeing to use the apps you agree to allowing it to look when it wants too without notice and with settings turned off.
@@texashotshot7943whaaa???
I dont believe Apple has privacy
I still have my old, real paper, maps. I can put real labels, zoom in with a magnifying glass, etc. if I lose power, the data is still there.
Very informative video. Thanks!
One should also always carry a compass and abacus for optimal direction accuracy and time/distance calculations while travelling. That said, there are some privacy considerations to be taken seriously from the perspective of satellite imagery while you are using these manual devices.
Abacus?
Love your channnel . learn so much here.
Thanks Naomi. Google maps gone, organic maps downloaded 💕
Thanks, that is really useful video! 👍
Thank you Mr. Snowden you are so right... ... 🙏🌏🌏
very helpful video as i am looking into switching to a Linux phone like Pine64 or Purism... these options will be helpful when google services are not available in waydroid... thank you
Great video, I just switch to apple 2 days ago and looking for the best map to use, I am uninstalling Google map, OsmAnd is good but you have to pay to use with Android Auto, I haven’t use it with CarPlay yet. Kudos to Naomi.
Osmandmaps work well with CarPlay without subscription.
Google maps is OK for getting a rough idea of time/distance for a journey but rubbish at actually getting you there.
I always use a proper sat-nav for the actual drive.
I find it prevents me from throwing my phone out of the window when google takes me round in a circle or gets me totally lost.
It sounds great. When traveling through parts of Colorado& Northern Texas you loose cell service, and need an offline service.
''digital vampire'' Damn, that's good, definitely going to incorporate that phrase in my life for now on,
Thank you for your help with this. I've been using Google maps as it's fast, but not too accurate lately. Time to switch... 🥰🥰
Mary Berg is a Canadian Master Chef with her own cooking show. You are her doppleganger.
Awesome vid as usual
Thank you, this information about Apple Maps is totally new to me, and it is a shame that they dont advertise this benefit for the user, I would have used them years ago. Great video.
I have mapped over 300k Openstreetmap items over 5 years. Google maps is soo bad with amenity placement accuracy. I started when bitcoin was 6$ joke. Hindsight I should've been buying BTC but osm was so mentally rewarding. If I read the bitcoin white paper back then I'd probably do both, and now would host OSM tiles for Poland on a beefy server
I used to use HERE Maps back when I used Windows Phone. It was ahead of its time. It was fast and reliable.
Definitely Subbed💪
Yay!
Program research and production is impressive.
Omg I get smarter everytime I watch your channel 🤦🏾♂️ lol you should have your own tv show by now. But I don't think big brother would be a fan 😅 which is exactly why you're the G.O.A.T! Thanks for making a difference 🏅💯👌🏾
Thanks I really appreciate that
Super helpful!!
Those privacy awareness claimed by Apple are mostly an act of faith. Apple says that iPhone do not send data to its server or it sends it anonymaized but there is no way to check that claim.
The reason people know is because apple has given access to that information. So we do actually know they’re not saving the data in this instance of maps.
Open source or nothing
They don't save your data in maps, they don't need too. They know where you are and who you are even when your phone is powered off.
Thank Naomi. Have been looking forward to getting rid of google maps for a long time now.
GPS from Walmart or best buy
Do I want client data ( When my services were provided to a particular address ) sold to potential competitor wishing to analyze the local market ? Such data was collected in my industry by users of an auto diagnostic tool, and the company went in and competed against the very dealers using it....... just an example of the risk of data collection.
Great post! I almost lost your feed! Keep up the good work! ---mikeD
For me Petal Maps is the best. It shows you the car when you are at the crossroads in 3D, the voice is sooo much smoother and gentle. I'm not going back to G maps.
Huawei Mobile Services tracker in it, no thanks
Osmand is great! Greetings from Bananalandia in South América!
Excellent Thanks
I used to Drive for a Living back in the Late 70's and 80's when You Had to use The "Thomas Guide" it Kept me Focused, Alert and Educated!!
Great video;)
Another great video Naomi! How about a great map alternative for cars that use Android Auto to Apple CarPlay?
Is Apple maps still a safe option when you connect your phone to the car?
I read that a ton of data from the phone is transferred to the car, uploaded to the car manufacturer for the usual marketing firms, can be pulled by your mechanic and if you have an app tied to it... monitor the car (including a detailed GPE history, contacts, etc) forever. Not just a privacy but an exposure to criminals nightmare.
Or did Apple plug the holes in the phone and car for recent models?
As an alternative, what apps would you recommend for an old phone without a SIM card updating the maps once a year over wifi? Losing live traffic and accident warnings of course.
respect you have some amazing content.
Great review
About localization. Is the browser extension "Decentraleyes" useful for combatting it? I have installed it, but how does one know if it is effectve or if it even does anything?
Thanks. Do you have a video about how to disassociate from gmail? I would love to but am so hooked into it because of years of usage.
I was going to delete my location data from google, but before you press the button, google gives you a historic list of all the places you have been, which actually makes you think... that if one day I would like to re-visit what I did on that trip or holiday, its a useful thing to have. I kept it.
Extremely useful . Thank you!
OSMand plus is $30 US dollars. Does NOT say if it's one time or per year???
So if you ever come to Alaska I love to take you around and enjoy some of the great eats we've got around here. :-D
Also a good replacement for Google maps is magic Earth navigation it has a built-in dash can that just is your phone in other neat features that I would say is on par with waze or Google maps
Wouldn't mind a different navigation aid. I've had Google maps do crazy stuff. Sometimes it leaves navigation mode and screws me up. Another time it told me to take an S exit, get on at the next N onramp, take the next exit, get on at the next S on ramp, and continue driving that loop. Another time I crossed the nearest bridge and headed toward my destination - it wanted me to turn around, cross my bridge, head towards my destination and cross at a different bridge.
Quite enlightening information!
Thanks James
I'm so glad that I am not a pathetic cell phone owner addicted to toxic wireless devices.
To be honest when I was travelling the outback I grabbed an old phone without a sim and downloaded offline maps from Google and that was my dedicated gps. Never needed a connection.
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That works wow
No roaming charges when you're a broad. The women will be glad to hear that.
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Oh dear
What about Waze???
And what about if I use a different Gmail account only for navigation (and nothing else)???
Great video. Would love to switch to Apple Maps, but I’m visiting Asia right now and the places database is atrocious. I can’t find restaurants that are in Google Maps, unfortunately.
Thanks for this video. I see Organic Maps is good with offline and dark, but it don't show on Garmin Watch. I use always Komoot. Komoot and Garmin can connect together. I deleted Google Maps because always new updated and always new offline maps downloaded.
Thank you.