Comparison

Tapatalk vs Co

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

Head to head
About

Tapatalk

Access and participate in over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Share photos and videos easily, and receive instant notifications. This app transforms how you engage with online communities on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Access 200,000+ online forums
  • Unlimited photo and video sharing
  • Instant push notifications
  • Easy posting
  • Mobile forum interaction
Features
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Tapatalk connects to over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Post easily with unlimited Photo and Video sharing and instant push notifications. Tapatalk forever change the way you interact with online forums on mobile. Here are some of the top sites available in Tapatalk: MacRumors Forums iMore CrackBerry Forums Grasscity Forum HTCMania HowardForums.com Audizine Apple iPhone Forum DroidForums.net Bimmerforums.com Operation Sports AnandTech Forums Pentax Photography Forums Tapatalk Support Group The Rolex Forums NASIOC Jamii Forums BariatricPal GSM-Forum ( gsmhosting ) ForoMTB.com SA 4x4 Community Forum Diabetes Forum Guru Gossip Phonandroid ReefCentral Calguns.net EDCForums.com MyBroadband ADSLGATE.COM My Support Forums Windows Forums hisse.net Audi-Sport.net Spacetime Studios Frandroid Expedition Portal The Outdoors Trader VW Audi Forum Wizaz.pl GMAT Club Forum AnabolicMinds Xiaomi Europe Support Pelican Parts Forums BMW FAQ Club H.A.M.B. Hardware Upgrade Forum FerrariChat.com Practical Machinist The Two Plus Two Forums Tomshw.it Forum svtperformance.com Toyota 4Runner Forums ForoiPhone TZ-UK Windows Central Student Doctor Network DualSIM - Móviles chinos IronMag Bodybuilding Forums TractorByNet GM-Trucks.com Glock Forum GeekHack SamMobile Crappie.com Fishing Forum.hr Smith & Wesson Forum Veterans Benefits Network Hammock Forums YTMD The Firing Line Cheap Ass Gamer Littleone SmartCanucks PriusChat FT86Club MHH AUTO Vaping Underground Forum TriniTuner.com The MousePad CAMARO5 www.itdunya.com Apfeltalk Digital Kaos Forum Evolutionary.org Forums CSS Forum USA Carry Everything iPhone Burbuja.info Digital Eliteboard AGOnline rogerK radioamatori e CB CNCzone.com BMWMOTOS.COM Tapatalk is absolutely free, but to support us, you can also purchase VIP status that will allow you to view Tapatalk ad free. VIP status is US$0.99 per month subscription, and will auto-renew until you elect to cancel. If you are interested in purchasing VIP status, go to Me>Settings, and scroll down to Advanced Options to subscribe. Information about the optional subscribtion to view Tapatalk ad free: - Subscription periods are either 1 month or 1 year. If you select the Monthly subscription, you will have a free trial for one month. - Unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the free trial, you will be charged the monthly subscription rate. - At the end of subscribtion period, your subscription renews. You must cancel at least 24 hours before free trial expires to cancel subscription - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - After purchase, you can manage and/or cancel your subscription by going to your account settings for the App Store. - Privacy policy: http://tapatalk.com/privacy.php - Term of use: https://tapatalk.com/license.php Affiliate Disclosure: Tapatalk is a member of the eBay Partner Network. The forum owner may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on this site.

About

Co

Connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts to plan trips and find fishing partners. Easily offer or request fishing excursions, customize your profile, and discover new fishing opportunities. Share your passion for angling and make every fishing experience more enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Connect with anglers
  • Plan fishing trips
  • Offer or request excursions
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customize profile
  • Discover local trips
Features
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The Co-Angler App makes it easy to connect with fellow anglers and plan fishing trips with like-minded fishing enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to fill an extra seat on your boat, need help shuttling kayaks for your next fishing float, or simply want to fish from the bank, Co-Angler helps you find the right fishing partners. With a familiar, user-friendly interface, you can offer or request trips in just a few simple steps. Customize your profile, stay updated on new trips in your area, and make fishing even more enjoyable by sharing the experience. From seasoned pros to weekend hobbyists, Co-Angler is built for everyone who loves to fish. Download Co-Angler today for FREE and start your next fishing adventure!

Screenshots

Tapatalk4 screens
Co4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co at none against Tapatalk's 10. Co also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). Tapatalk's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 19). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Tapatalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Co holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapatalk has 16K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Tapatalk's written reviews are positive against 75% of Co's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tapatalk versus Co: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapatalkCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEverforo, IncCo-Angler Inc.

Customer experience

Tapatalk

All ratings15,546 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,912 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative43.7%

Co

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Tapatalk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access password-protected forums
  • Duplicate/missing post notifications
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Broken 'like' and 'quote' functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to start new threads
  • More customization options
  • Improved notification system
  • Better support for image/media uploads
  • Seamless integration with forum websites

Co

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tapatalk

Subscriptions7
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)1 Month trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)3 Months trial$0.991 Month
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  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly)6 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual)$4.991 Year
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Yearly)$4.991 Year
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual)$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1-month VIP pass$0.99
  • Tapatalk VIP Access (Lifetime)$29.99
None

Co

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tapatalk free?
Tapatalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Co free?
Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tapatalk or Co?
Co is rated higher. Tapatalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Co averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Tapatalk or Co have ads?
Tapatalk shows ads; Co does not.
Which is updated more often, Tapatalk or Co?
Tapatalk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Co every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tapatalk was updated on November 10, 2026 and Co on October 30, 2026.

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