With the exception of the two major market leaders, Google Maps and Waze, the majority of GPS applications have no proprietary mapping. Instead, they rely on open source mapping. These maps are accessible to the public, which means that anyone can consult, modify and use them freely. Using these open source maps enables application developers to offer more flexible and customizable GPS navigation solutions, while benefiting from an active community that contributes to the continuous improvement of map data.
OpenStreetMap
The benchmark for open-source cartography
68° uses OpenStreetMap mapping. It’s a collaborative online mapping project that lets anyone create and edit maps of the whole world.
Unlike other mapping services, OpenStreetMap is entirely open source and free, which means that anyone can use, modify and share their map data freely.
OpenStreetMap maps are created by a global community of volunteers who add precise information about roads, paths, parks, buildings and other points of interest. This makes them a valuable resource for application developers like 68°.
Help us improve the map
directly in OpenStreetMap
If GPS 68° mistakenly directs you in a wrong direction, on a closed road, fails to recognize a traffic circle, etc., this is not a problem with the application, but a mapping error.
You can easily correct these errors yourself at www.openstreetmap.org. It’s easy and fun to do! By making your own changes, you’re helping to improve OpenStreetMap maps and doing millions of other users a favor.