android - OSMDROID - How to select the best tiles provider depending on the usage policy -

i developing android app show online maps relating point of interests nearby current location of end-users. using osmdroid, osmdroidbonuspack , mapnik tile provider.

my main concern tiles providers' usage policy avoid "forbidden" responses when users start using app. don't expect have many users in case.

checking osm (mapnik) usage policy, says not allow use maps in app distributed without prior permission. asked permission in case did not it, thinking use mapquest maps registered in mapquest website private key used in app. problem don't see way add mapquest key when using osmdroid.

summarising have 2 questions:

• what best tile provider in terms of usage policy publish android app?
• in case select mapquest, how can add private key? why not required add mapquest key when using mapquestosm? open free?

thank much, regards,

since you're talking osm, assume referring mapquest open (osm-based), not standard mapquest (proprietary data).

mapquest open doesn't require dev key tile download. specify base url mapquest , you're ready go. details can found on osm wiki.

mapquest has asked notified devs intend deploy might request larger volumes of tiles. app, depends on user base. when built mapquest tile support own app, notified them , asked if needed else me, , told go ahead – no further steps required.