# LightPlan vs CoMaps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoMaps at none against LightPlan's 3. CoMaps also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 57%) and ratings volume (147 vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LightPlan against 4.7 for CoMaps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 147 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of LightPlan's written reviews are positive against 81% of CoMaps's.

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, CoMaps fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | CoMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews) | **[4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 77 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) |

## What reviewers say

### LightPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896)

Visualize the sun and moon's path in 3D on real-world terrain to plan outdoor photography. See golden hour, blue hour, and shadows with precision. Save locations and camera angles for perfect shots.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic 3D sun and moon visualization, Interactive timeline for golden hour and blue hour, 3D building shadow visualization, Smart location library with custom camera angles, Syncs locations across devices, Elevation charts and compass

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


### CoMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate your world with a free, open-source mapping application focused on privacy and offline functionality. Discover detailed maps, plan trips without cellular service, and enjoy essential navigation features. It's community-built and respects your data.

**Highlights:** Downloadable detailed maps, Offline navigation, Outdoor mode with trails, Points of interest search, Voice navigation, Bookmark favorite places, Track recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline map capabilities
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Detailed trail maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inability to search by full address
- 🐛 Inconsistent search results
- 👎 Limited navigation features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find known locations and addresses
- Incorrect search results for distant locations

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

LightPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoMaps free?

CoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightPlan or CoMaps?

CoMaps is rated higher. LightPlan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while CoMaps averages 4.7 from 147 ratings.

### Do LightPlan or CoMaps have ads?

Neither LightPlan nor CoMaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightPlan or CoMaps?

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoMaps fortnightly. Most recently, LightPlan was updated on October 24, 2026 and CoMaps on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*