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GMaps WV
GMaps WV wraps Google Maps in a restricted web view and provides version updates and bug fixes.
About GMaps WV
GMaps WV is an Android app from F-Droid for people who want the web version of Google Maps. The listing presents it as an option for when OpenStreetMap isn't enough. It depends entirely on the Google Maps website, which the listing describes as a non-free network service.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Available through the F-Droid client, which the listing recommends
- Direct APK download on the listing page
- Requests approximate location, foreground only
- Requests precise location, foreground only
- Requests full network access
- Requires Android 5.0 or newer
Best for: Android users who want Google Maps web access when OpenStreetMap isn't enough.
Good for
- Built and signed by F-Droid, matching the source tarball
Watch out for
- Direct APK installs do not receive update notifications
- Precise location may increase battery use
GMaps WV at a glance
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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