# CoMaps — Navigate with Privacy > Free, open-source, privacy-focused offline navigation app based on OpenStreetMap. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Wenemoser.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 115 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 147 MB - Languages: British English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish and 34 more - Released: 2025-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews.md ## What is CoMaps? A community-led free & open source maps app based on OpenStreetMap data and reinforced with commitment to transparency, privacy and being not-for-profit. ‣ Simple and Polished: essential easy to use features that just work. ‣ Offline-focused: Plan and navigate your trip abroad without the need for cellular service, search waypoints while on a distant hike, etc. All app functions are designed to work offline. ‣ Respecting Privacy: The app is designed with privacy in mind - does not identify people, does not track, and does not collect personal information. Ads-free. ‣ Saves Your Battery and Space: Doesn’t drain your battery like other navigation apps. Compact maps save precious space on your phone. ‣ Free and Built by the Community: People like you helped build the app by adding places to OpenStreetMap, testing and giving feedback on features and contributing their development skills and money. ‣ Open and Transparent Decision-making and Financials, Not-for-profit and Fully Open Source. Main Features: • Downloadable detailed maps with places which are not available in many commercial maps • Outdoor mode with highlighted hiking trails, campsites, water sources, peaks, contour lines, etc • Walking paths and cycleways • Points of interest like restaurants, gas stations, hotels, shops, sightseeings and many more • Search by name or an address or by point of interest category • Navigation with voice announcements for walking, cycling, or driving • Bookmark your favorite places with a single tap • iCloud sync for your bookmarks and tracks • Offline Wikipedia articles • Subway transit layer and directions • Track recording • Export and import bookmarks and tracks in KML, KMZ, GPX formats • A dark mode to use during the night • Improve map data for everyone using a basic built-in editor • CarPlay support Freedom Is Here Discover your journey, navigate the world with privacy and community at the forefront! ## Key features - Downloadable detailed maps - Offline navigation - Outdoor mode with trails - Points of interest search - Voice navigation - Bookmark favorite places - Track recording ## Chart rankings - #112 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store) ## What do users think of CoMaps? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent offline map capabilities - 🔒 Respects user privacy - 👍 Clean and intuitive interface - 👍 Detailed trail maps **Cons** - 🐛 Inability to search by full address - 🐛 Inconsistent search results - 👎 Limited navigation features **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to find known locations and addresses - Incorrect search results for distant locations **Most requested features** - Add ability to read GPX files and compute distances - Add option to display elevations in feet - Improve search functionality to include parks and trails ## Recent user reviews (10 of 141) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews.md ### 5/5 — OSM at its best *2026-08-01* Großartige OpenSource-Kartenapp (auch) zur Offline-Nutzung von OpenStreetMaps. Frei von Überwachung und Reklamemüll. Gerade Fuß- und Fahrradwege sind hier besser als bei autozentrierten kommerziellen Anbietern. Wer Karten und die zugehörigen Informationen benötigt und auf Satellitenbilder verzichten kann, wird hier fündig. Daß es notwendig wurde, mit CoMaps einen neuen Fork zu starten, ist bedauerlich aber nachvollziehbar. Hoffentlich belebt dies auch dauerhaft die Weiterentwicklung des Projektes! Was ich an Featurewünschen aktuell noch hätte, wäre eine zuschaltbare Schummerung und eine vernünftige Tachofunktion für den Einsatz am Fahrrad. Aber sonst: weiter so! ### 3/5 — 住所で検索できないんですね *2026-08-01* 小規模店舗名が検索できないのは、ある程度しょうがないのですが、住所で検索できないのは、かなり不便。 ### 5/5 — Good *2026-07-31, version 2026.07.25* Great . ### 4/5 — Good but needs more features *2026-07-29, version 2026.07.16* After using it for a while, I like it so far, the UI isn’t bad and it gets me to places sufficiently without issues. However small little details like the world map being flat and not wrapping around are annoying enough to not recommend for everyone. ### 5/5 — My favourite navigation app *2026-07-28, version 2026.06.05* It’s free, open source, and very very effective. I’ve used it extensively while hiking, and occasionally while driving to save my phone’s battery. It barely uses any battery, and it’s way better than Google Maps and Apple Maps for outdoor activities ### 1/5 — Can't Navigate *2026-07-22, version 2026.07.16* I can get to the point of a route drawn on the map, but there is no way for me to actually select a route to get instructions or begin navigating. A drawing on the map is fine if I just needed to check train stops but useless for anything else. ### 2/5 — Choix des voix complètement HS *2026-07-21* Les cartes sont détaillées et l’esprit communautaire joue à plein. La navigation par contre c’est… compliqué. Tout d’abord la voix robotique impossible à changer (la sélection effectuée dans l’OS n’est jamais prise en compte), le choix de la langue et de la voix associée est bugé à mort. C’est pas possible que quelqu’un l’ai testé. En l’état on se retrouve avec des instructions qui picotent les oreilles et nous propulse 20 ans en arrière ! En l’état la navigation est pour moi rédhibitoire : je refuse de me taper 500km avec cette voix horrible et sans les instructions la navigation juste avec la carte n’est pas optimale. Je vais garder pour voir comment ça évolue mais en attendant pour la navigation auto/moto je reste sur Waze. À suivre donc… ### 3/5 — Vitesse *2026-07-19* Je regrette l’absence de vitesse en mode conduite automobile afin de ne pas dépasser la légalité ### 2/5 — まだまだ、使いにくいですね *2026-07-19* やはり、yahooナビ等と比べると全てに於いて追いついてなく日本語の使用が少ないのと次に移行するのにはどうするの？の解りやすさが無いので他のナビに移行したくなるそんな気持ちになってしまう使いにくさが有ります、ルートの検索も1つしか出て来ないのも良く無いです、私の使い方がまだ未だなのかも知れませんがこの状態ですとこのナビに移り難いかも知れませんね ### 5/5 — 👍👍👍👍👍 *2026-07-16* 👍👍👍👍👍 **Developer response:** Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about CoMaps ### What does CoMaps do? CoMaps is a free and open-source mapping application that allows you to navigate with a strong focus on privacy and offline functionality. It utilizes OpenStreetMap data to provide detailed maps, points of interest, and navigation for walking, cycling, and driving, even without an internet connection. ### What are the main features of CoMaps? Key features include downloadable detailed maps with places not found in commercial maps, an outdoor mode with hiking trails and contour lines, walking paths and cycleways, points of interest search, voice navigation, bookmarking, track recording, and offline Wikipedia articles. It also offers iCloud sync and CarPlay support. ### Is CoMaps free to use? Yes, CoMaps is a free application. It is built by the community and operates on a not-for-profit basis. The app is also ad-free and does not collect personal information, ensuring a private user experience. ### Can I use CoMaps offline? Absolutely. The app is designed with offline functionality as a core principle. You can download detailed maps, search for waypoints, and navigate your trips without needing cellular service, making it ideal for travel abroad or remote areas. ### Who is CoMaps designed for? This app is for anyone who values privacy and wants a reliable navigation tool that works offline. It's particularly useful for hikers, cyclists, travelers, and individuals who prefer not to share their location data or be tracked by commercial applications. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.07.25 — 2026-07-29 Hotfix to solve one crash in 2026.07.16 • Added road shields to next turn direction signs • Added lane guidance and improved next turn descriptions • Improved turn instructions for roundabouts, U-turns and other cases • Added turn-by-turn directions preview to the route building screen • Rotate the map slightly towards route while in driving navigation • Display numbers of parking spaces with electric chargers and for disabled drivers • More preference for nearby results in search • CarPlay: added exit number to the roundabout directions sign • Outdoor style: softened borders of minor (white) roads • Added stages, animal boarding places and planetariums, Brazil, Norway and grey Latvia road shields • Reduce ferry landing penalty for cars routing • Always check for updates before downloading maps • OpenStreetMap data as of July 14 and further weekly updates ### 2026.07.16 — 2026-07-21 • Added road shields to next turn direction signs • Added lane guidance and improved next turn descriptions • Improved turn instructions for roundabouts, U-turns and other cases • Added turn-by-turn directions preview to the route building screen • Rotate the map slightly towards route while in driving navigation • Display numbers of parking spaces with electric chargers and for disabled drivers • More preference for nearby results in search • CarPlay: added exit number to the roundabout directions sign • Outdoor style: softened borders of minor (white) roads • Added stages, animal boarding places and planetariums, Brazil, Norway and grey Latvia road shields • Reduce ferry landing penalty for cars routing • Always check for updates before downloading maps • OpenStreetMap data as of July 14 and further weekly updates ### 2026.06.05 — 2026-06-09 • OpenStreetMap data as of June 3 and further weekly updates via "Check for updates" button in the download screen • Better "Check for updates" button styling; display map dates, error and other messages • Added organic options availability info for POIs like restaurants and supermarkets • OSM Editor: added recent categories history • Subway layer additions: Kiev, Charleroi, Nantes light rail and Paris Transilien network ### 2026.05.06 — 2026-05-07 • OpenStreetMap data as of May 4 • "Check for updates" button in the download screen to get new maps without updating the app (weekly map updates are planned) • When navigating show in-route traffic lights only, but with bigger icons • Added track recording button in navigation mode drawer • Added Slovenia specific road shields • Added Indonesian Wikipedia articles • OSM editor: fixed categories search in regional languages e.g. Brazilian Portuguese or Australian English ### 2026.04.23 — 2026-04-27 • OpenStreetMap data as of April 21 • More contrast water labels in light mode • Outdoor style: removed not useful footway borders at overview zoom levels ## Apps similar to CoMaps | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TomTom - Maps & Traffic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomtom-maps-and-traffic/id1438106561) | 4.6 (2,712) | Free | Navigation | | [Magic Earth Navigation & Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-earth-navigation-and-maps/id1007331679) | 3.9 (555) | Free | Navigation | | [OpenStreets 4 Open Street Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openstreets-4-open-street-map/id1241524252) | 4.8 (20) | Free | Navigation | | [Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057) | 4.7 (2,957) | Free | Navigation | | [Every Door](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-door/id1621945342) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Navigation | | [Mapply for Open Street Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapply-for-open-street-map/id1591409886) | 4.1 (51) | Free | Navigation | ## Related topics [open source map](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/open-source-map) · [piste mapper avoriaz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/piste-mapper-avoriaz) · [basilicata freetomove](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/basilicata-freetomove) · [donostia bicis](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/donostia-bicis) · [pestolink](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pestolink) · [monseytrail](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/monseytrail) · [the zibowski team](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-zibowski-team) · [open street map](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/open-street-map) · [latlongo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/latlongo) · [mawson trail guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mawson-trail-guide) · [easybike naxos](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/easybike-naxos) · [oplevlimfjorden](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oplevlimfjorden) · [xrouten](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/xrouten) · [bitmap batam](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bitmap-batam) · [organic maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/organic-maps) · [disway trails](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/disway-trails) · [mappath](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mappath) · [otentik discovery](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/otentik-discovery) · [mapbite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mapbite) · [geps](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/geps) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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