StreetComplete makes contributing to OpenStreetMap easy and fun by turning contributions into “quests” on a map for you to complete. No personal information is required, just create an OpenStreetMap account, and start contributing directly in your area!
I tried this out myself, and it is truly fantastic! I had never heard of it, and I’m sure many of you haven’t either, so spread the word!
Tip: When entering buildings to ask questions (opening hours, etc.) be ready to explain what OpenStreetMap is :)
Love me some street complete! It’s a great way for me to get out of the house and do stuff even when places are closed, since I’m not awake during the day
I started to use it, IT’S AMAZING! HOLY… Something to do while walking is to observe and ask around, which I want to do, without having no reason to do y’know.
When I get asked why, I just say I’m just confirming what
Google Mapssaid to me (which tbf can be outdated) so I get updated!I like it, especially in my city and region where I haven’t heard of major OSM users or editors…
Thank you so much for recommending this!
IT’S AMAZING! HOLY…
My exact reaction to trying it! I wish I had known about this so much sooner.
When I get asked why, I just say I’m just confirming what
Google Mapssaid to me (which tbf can be outdated) so I get updated!I’ve gotten so used to lying or social engineering to maintain my privacy, that it felt weird to be honest about actually contributing to a map and telling people what it is.
Thank you so much for recommending this!
You’re welcome! But thank the StreetComplete team for making such a wonderful way to contribute to OSM
For iOS, Go Map!! (source) has a similar quests system. I don’t know how well they hold up to StreetComplete though, I’ve never used the latter.
Also, obligatory https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/How_to_contribute!
Does it work without data service or a SIM?
Yes! You can download nearby quests for your location, and complete them fully offline. Afterwards, you can connect to the internet to upload your edits to OSM at your earliest convenience.
Wow I didn’t know this! I’ll have to try this the next time I’m out.
Why does StreetComplete have non-free dependancies but OpenStreetMap is completely free/libre? I’m not going to install StreetComplete because of that.
Used it quite well that I think the local area has mostly dried up on quests. Contributing more either requires being a passenger, or being in another area.
But I also like the feature of it recommending other apps that can be used as well, giving more ways to contribute or use the maps.
I would like to recommend SCEE if you’ve been using StreetComplete for a while. It offers some advanced features like editing tags, but more importantly some needed QOL improvements like the overlay quick-selector, and GPX notes.
Take the location limit off. Way too annoying for common OSM updates.
