MapComplete Reviews and Details

Social recommendations and mentions

• Happy Birthday OpenStreetMap

  Just want to point out that this user is the creator of the wonderful tool MapComplete (https://mapcomplete.osm.be) which helps you adding more information to the data available in the OSM database. If you have some free time and have local knowledge of your area, I really suggest giving this tool a try, you can choose between multiple themes (which will show different quests) and add info that you know the most. - Source: Hacker News / almost 3 years ago

• Selling Machines

  I'm thinking about making a mapcomplete theme specifically for all types of vending machines, but I'm lacking the time for it. Source: over 3 years ago

• Searching for an open Café in my town on desktop

  Mapcomplete is just the website for your requirements and for desktop use. Source: over 3 years ago

• OpenStreetMap is in trouble - a critical review of Microsoft's 'Bing Map Builder'

  They aim for a simple (aka reduced) editor to use - if they work out some of the technical issues - they kind of deliver that promise. But of course, I like MapComplete more as "simple editor". (Disclaimer: that's what I made). Source: over 3 years ago

• OpenStreetMap is in trouble – a critical take on Bing Map Builder

  The reason that I haven't pursued a gamification approach with https://mapcomplete.osm.be is twofold: - I'm focusing on other usability issues (and features) first. - Source: Hacker News / over 3 years ago

• OpenStreetMap is in trouble – a critical take on Bing Map Builder

  Authors work site: https://mapcomplete.osm.be/?language=en. - Source: Hacker News / over 3 years ago

• MapComplete is doing a usage survey. Would you mind spending a few minutes by adding your response? That's a huge help to us!

  MapComplete is an OSM-viewer and editor, see https://mapcomplete.osm.be. Source: over 3 years ago

• Adding a local business to OpenStreetMap

  Using https://mapcomplete.osm.be/ for adding and editing things like shops, nature, bike stuff and lots more is very user-friendly! Source: over 3 years ago

• #surveyme

  Mapcomplete.osm.be is a website (desktop/mobile) where you can easily edit or add POI, based on thematic maps (e.g. All [shops](mapcomplete.osm.be); or all [cycling related stuff](mapcomplete.osm.be/cyclofix) or quite some more (disclaimer: I made this one). Source: almost 4 years ago

• Best maps

  And then there's MangroveReviews with a similar intention, that MapComplete uses in some of their themes. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Utilizing OSM+Kartaview for a project

  Some apps (e.g. OsmAnd, or https://mapcomplete.osm.be) already have streetview enabled. Furhtermore, https://www.mapillary.com/app/ has a similar 'streetview-like thing without the polish' and sounds pretty close to your idea. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Gamifying my Walk

  You can help keep maps up to date: https://mapcomplete.osm.be. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Why Google never approves my edits?

  You're welcome to join the Open-Source side of mapping: /r/openstreetmap . We don't have "approvals". And feel free to give https://mapcomplete.osm.be/ a shot, which is an easy to use OpenStreetMap-editor. Source: about 4 years ago

• How to contribute reviews and places similar to Google Map?

  Give https://mapcomplete.osm.be/ a shot. There are multiple maps there with all their own topic such as shops, pubs, restaurants, ... Source: over 4 years ago

• Is there an equivalent to the osm wiki Android page for browser/web based apps?

  Not really a wiki page, but https://mapcomplete.osm.be/ comes to mind. Source: over 4 years ago

• We made a crowdsourced map showing recycling containers and centers. Quite the opposite of zero waste, but we thought you might be interested

  At last, there are a few other interesting maps in this system too, discover them here. Source: over 4 years ago

• How can I edit maps?

  The easiest way to update shops in your area is via https://mapcomplete.osm.be/shops (also checkout the other available maps . You need an OSM account for to make changes. Source: over 4 years ago

• Which tags to focus for outdoor (hiking, cycling) activities ?

  I usually add Notes in OsmAnd, but don't even upload them, just fix them later on PC and delete them locally. That means the note just has to be intelligible to you, not to anyone. You might like OSM tracker for more detailed note keeping. I also enjoy using MapComplete (https://mapcomplete.osm.be) for detailed mapping on the road. You mentioned toilets and drinking water : it can add those, but also prompts you... Source: over 4 years ago

• Suggestions for a project (HOA Mapping)

  There's a fully featured osm editing app for mobile, Vespucci, but it has a steep learning curve. Most people will collect data on the go, with an app like Osm Tracker, then use that data on pc in the web editor or JOSM. There's also a cool tool to edit and view specific themes, both mobile and on pc hosted at https://mapcomplete.osm.be (themes being added all the time). Once you have the basics mapped out, an app... Source: over 4 years ago

• Copy from Google Maps

  In other words: don't copy other maps unless you have explicit permission from the map maker. Just go out yourself. There are a few user-friendly, mobile friendly tools out there to go surveying. (If you want to add shops, restaurants, pubs, ... Have a look at mapcomplete. Just pick a theme that you find interesting and you can start mapping). Source: over 4 years ago

• Qwant Maps

  You can use https://mapcomplete.osm.be to add/modify info on some specific themes (e.g. shops, bicycle POI, ...). Source: almost 5 years ago