StreetComplete App Turns OpenStreetMap Edits Into Quests
The app lowers the barrier to contributing to OpenStreetMap by gamifying data collection for non-specialist users.
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StreetComplete is an Android app that automatically finds nearby locations with incomplete OpenStreetMap data and presents them as quests. Users go to the location and answer simple questions, such as road surface or opening hours, to update the map. The app aims to make contributing to OpenStreetMap as easy as playing a location-based game.
StreetComplete is an Android app that presents map data gaps as quests. After installation, the app guides the user through a wizard and requests location access. The main screen shows a map with icons representing nearby quests. Tapping an icon reveals a question, such as "What are the opening hours here?" or "What is the surface of this road?" The user answers by selecting from options or entering data, then confirms the update. The app also asks about the existence of features like tourist information boards. The process requires minimal OpenStreetMap knowledge, making it accessible to casual users.
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