Mapping Applications MAPS.ME Had Been Free On IOS, Android

(Technewonline) MAPS.ME, navigation applications and maps offline reputation had been free on iOS and Android.


Recently, Mail.Ru Group announced MAPS.ME Pro, the paid version of the app before MAPS.ME had been free on iOS, Android. Appearing with simple names - MAPS.ME, applications including offline maps on a large scale, Information roadmap, the ability to search offline and mark the location - these characteristics have helped MAPS .me Pro became one of the "best Apps 2014" on Google Play. Besides, Mail.Ru also announced plans to open source data MAPS.ME in 2015, to contribute to the community OpenStreetMap data (roughly translated: open city map) are found developed. Mail.Ru MAPS.ME deployed in November 2014, in the plan put My.com - with products and technology services with more convenience to users worldwide.

Built on the project OpenStreetMap and launched in 2011, has quickly MAPS.ME received praise by fast search speed, detailed database and offline features. With the ability to condense advanced data, MAPS.ME allows users to download and use offline. Unlike Google Maps with detailed capabilities are limited when used offline, offline functionality of MAPS.ME really detailed, clear and fast. Users can even create driving routes and search for addresses offline. These maps are made quickly with clear instructions, and does not occupy much space on your mobile device.


OpenStreetMap is created and updated by users like Wikipedia article: users can edit the map, in addition to the town, street, area and favorite locations. Database of MAPS.ME constantly updated by a community of users worldwide is growing exponentially with 1.8 million members and enthusiastic core. The main model has created the latest maps and details in any application today.

Dmitry Grishin, CEO of Mail.Ru Group and founder My.com said: "The idea behind OpenStreetMap is amazing, the success of MAPS.ME suggests that positioning data to be accurate the information collected in each area, from all over the world. We think that makes MAPS.ME become free application and easy to use, modify developments will be important to create accurate positioning systems across the globe. "


The first version of MAPS.ME was launched in 2011. So far, the number of installed applications up to 7 million. MAPS.ME contain location data for more than 345 inland areas and islands. This is one of the applications of the highest voted top of the list of Travel (Travel) in more than 100 countries.