Comparison

Cookbye vs ForceMaps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cookbye

This utility automatically accepts or hides cookie consent notices while browsing the internet. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. Enjoy a cleaner web experience with high coverage of consent banners.

Highlights
  • Automatic cookie consent acceptance
  • Hides cookie notices
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • High web coverage (80% average)
  • Legacy mode for hiding notices
  • Whitelist for specific websites
Features
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Relaxed visits websites without being bothered by cookie notices: - AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPTS CONSENTS - COOKBYE automatically accepts the annoying cookie consents for you while browsing the Internet - once activated it runs constantly in the background - PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION - COOKBYE does not record, store, or use any data, search histories or information! We value data protection and therefore always preserve the privacy of our users - HIGH WEB COVERAGE - On average, COOKBYE successfully catches 80% of cookie notices on websites. Unfortunately, not every kind of hint/consent can be recognized and combated - ALTERNATIVE LEGACY-MODE - If legacy mode is activated, cookie consents are no longer automatically accepted, instead the cookie notices are hidden in the best possible way - PAUSE WEBSITES - Manually prevent COOKBYE from running on certain pages. This whitelist is only stored locally For our users we are one click away: Chat with us on iMessage for website suggestions, technical problems or any kind of questions!

About

ForceMaps

Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
  • One-tap directions from Google search
  • Block Google Maps popups
  • Private on-device location history
  • Hide Google AI overviews
  • Smart address detection
Features
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Cookbye4 screens
ForceMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ForceMaps at 75% against Cookbye's 25%. ForceMaps also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Cookbye's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cookbye costs $1.99 and ForceMaps $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ForceMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cookbye's written reviews are positive against 75% of ForceMaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookbye ships an update every 3 weeks, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cookbye versus ForceMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookbyeForceMaps
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackmiteVennory

Customer experience

Cookbye

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

ForceMaps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cookbye

No in-app purchases

None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cookbye free?
Cookbye costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cookbye or ForceMaps?
ForceMaps is rated higher. Cookbye averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ForceMaps averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Cookbye or ForceMaps have ads?
Neither Cookbye nor ForceMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cookbye or ForceMaps?
Cookbye ships an update every 3 weeks, and ForceMaps monthly. Most recently, Cookbye was updated on October 14, 2026 and ForceMaps on October 24, 2026.

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