Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name:

OsmAnd

Mission of the Company:

No information is available.

Founded:

Founded in 2010 by Victor Shcherb.

Key People:

Victor Shcherb - Founder and CEO, Product Lead

Alexey Kulish - Technical Lead (CTO), Senior Android/iOS Developer

Eugene Kizevich - Marketing Lead (CMO) and Front-end Developer

Dmytro Prodchenko - Product Lead (CPO), UI/UX Designer

Dr. Hardy Mueller - Member since 2011, involved in map concepts, base renderers, audio code, and usability.

Additional notable team members include software engineers, developers, designers, and support staff.

Headquarters:

Logger 41, 1186 RM, Amstelveen, Netherlands

Number of Employees:

No information is available.

Revenue:

No information is available.

What is the Company Known for:

OsmAnd is known for its offline navigation and mapping application that offers a variety of detailed maps and navigation tools.

Products

Overview:

OsmAnd offers a highly detailed offline navigation and map application available for Android and iOS. The application can be used for various activities, including driving, cycling, hiking, and walking, among others.

High Level Description:

Highly detailed offline maps available globally.

Turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance.

Display of Points of Interest (POIs).

Fully customizable map display settings.

Supports intermediate points in routing.

Navigation modes dedicated to various transport types.

Open Source and built on contributions from OpenStreetMap.

Key Features:

Map Features:

Offline Capability: Carry highly detailed, offline maps of any region worldwide.

Position Display: Display your position and orientation with optional alignment by compass or movement direction.

Favorites: Save important places as favorites.

POI Display: Show Points of Interest (POIs) around you.

Overlay Options: Display touring/navigation GPX tracks with customizable transparency.

Navigation Features:

Offline Navigation: Works totally offline to avoid roaming charges.

Turn-by-Turn Guidance: Voice guidance available with recorded and synthesized voices.

Traffic Warnings: Warns of traffic signs, pedestrian crossings, and speed limits.

Lane Guidance: Offers optional lane guidance and street name displays.

Re-Routing: Automatic re-routing when deviating from the planned route.

Specialized Routes:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes: Includes foot, hiking, and bike paths suitable for various outdoor activities.

Public Transport Stops: Optionally display public transport stops including line names.

Recording and Display:

Trip Recording: Optionally record trips to a local GPX file or online service.

Speed and Altitude Display: Display current speed and altitude.

Contour Lines & Hill-Shading: Additional display options via plugins.

Data and Map Updates:

Global Maps: Based on OpenStreetMap, available by country or region.

Wikipedia POIs: Integrates Wikipedia Points of Interest for sightseeing.

Frequent Updates: Maps are updated once a month with optional hourly updates via OsmAnd Live.

Recent Developments

New Product Launches:

Version 4.8 (iOS and Android):

Latest updates made in August 2024 for iOS and July 2024 for Android.

Features include new widgets, improved user interface, and performance upgrades.

New Features Added:

Version 4.8 Updates:

New terrain colorization option "Altitude".

Custom color palettes for terrain, tracks, and routes.

3D variant for location position icons.

Quick Actions assignment to external keyboards.

Wind animation in Weather UI.

Improved 3D track visualization options.

Expanded selection of tourist routes on maps.

Fixed track stats, sorting, and search enhancements.

Updated OSM editing authorization methods and introduced system share sheet for Android 14.

New Partnerships:

TRIPLTEK Devices Promotion: Highlighting OsmAnd's robust features when paired with TRIPLTEK rugged tablets for enhanced navigation in harsh environments (Promoted in February 2024).

Other Developments:

14th Anniversary: Celebrated in June 2024 with promotional events.

Cross-Platform Subscriptions: Introduction of a free subscription named "OsmAnd Start".

Resilience Amidst Adversity: Continuation of operations despite challenging conditions due to the team's majority presence in Ukraine.

Conclusion

OsmAnd is a reputed player in the offline navigation and mapping industry, renowned for its detailed maps, customizable features, and robust support for various geographical and activity-based needs. The company continues to evolve its offerings with frequent updates, new features, and a strong commitment to privacy and user control over their data.