GMaps WV
GMaps WV is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Google Maps WebView Wrapper. It has 294 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
- Android
- Java
- Maps & navigation
- Actively maintained
About GMaps WV
This is a restricted WebView wrapper for accessing the web version of Google Maps. Intended for use when OpenStreetMap isn't enough.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds GMaps WV from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Relies on a non-free network service
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What is GMaps WV?
GMaps WV is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Google Maps WebView Wrapper. It has 294 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is GMaps WV free and open source?
Yes. GMaps WV's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: relies on a non-free network service.
How do I install GMaps WV?
You can install GMaps WV from F-Droid (package us.spotco.maps); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: V5.0).
Is GMaps WV still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 12, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Aug 14, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.