Navigation Software
Privacy evaluation of GPS and navigation applications. Analyzed by Data Champion® for location tracking, data retention, and third-party sharing.
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Gold
92
OsmAnd
OsmAnd BV
Free - $9.99LOW RISK
Silver
88
Magic Earth
General Magic
FreeLOW RISK
Bronze
75
HERE WeGo
HERE Technologies
FreeMEDIUM RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Location Tracking | HIGH | Continuous GPS tracking reveals movement patterns |
| Route History | HIGH | Stored routes expose daily routines and destinations |
| Third-Party Sharing | MEDIUM | Location data shared with advertisers and partners |
| Data Retention | MEDIUM | Historical location data stored indefinitely |
| Account Linking | MEDIUM | Integration with other services expands data profile |
| Offline Maps | LOW | Offline navigation reduces tracking exposure |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OsmAnd OsmAnd BV | 92 | 96 | 90 | 92 | 88 | 94 | Free - $9.99 |
Magic Earth General Magic | 88 | 92 | 86 | 88 | 84 | 90 | Free |
HERE WeGo HERE Technologies | 75 | 70 | 82 | 75 | 72 | 76 | Free |
 Google Maps Google LLC | 52 | 35 | 78 | 50 | 58 | 42 | Free |
 Waze Google LLC | 48 | 32 | 75 | 45 | 55 | 38 | Free |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared