Comparison

BalticMaps vs CoMaps

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

Head to head
About

BalticMaps

Access detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia with this app. The free version offers basic map viewing and location sharing, while a subscription unlocks turn-by-turn navigation, advanced search, and real-time traffic updates.

Highlights
  • Detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
  • Pinpoint addresses with map markers
  • Share and open locations
  • Turn-by-turn navigation with audio cues (premium)
  • Search for addresses and points of interest (premium)
  • Save favorite spots (premium)
  • Real-time traffic updates (premium)
Features
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Explore the Baltics with Our Free App Version! With the free version of our app, you can access detailed maps of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, created by Jana seta. Enjoy these features: - Pinpoint addresses by placing a marker on the map. - View both the topographic and historical topographic maps of Latvia. - Easily share locations on the map with others and open shared locations. - Send map corrections directly to "Jāņa sēta" Unlock Premium Features with a Subscription: Upgrade to the full version to enhance your experience with these additional features: - Enjoy complete turn-by-turn navigation with visual and audio cues. - Search for addresses, places, rivers, lakes, and more across Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. - Save favourite spots by marking them on the map. - Access points of interest and speed cameras throughout the Baltic countries. - Plan routes for drivers or pedestrians between multiple locations on the map. - Calculate ETA, driving time and distance for your routes. - Get real-time traffic updates in Riga and Pieriga. **Subscription Details:** The subscription is available on an annual basis and requires an Apple account for payment. For more information, check out our Terms of Use (https://mob.balticmaps.eu/description/en/Terms.html). --- **Izpēti Baltijas valstis ar mūsu bezmaksas lietotni!** Izmantojot lietotnes bezmaksas versiju, vari apskatīt Latvijas, Lietuvas un Igaunijas kartes, ko izstrādājusi “Jāņa sēta” un noteikt savu atrašanās vietu ar GPS funkcionalitāti. Bezmaksas versijā pieejama iespēja: - noskaidrot tuvāko adresi, noliekot iezīmi uz kartes; - apskatīt Latvijas topogrāfisko un vēsturisko topogrāfisko karti; - dalīties ar punktu uz kartes ar citiem vai aplūkot saņemtu atrašanās vietu no cita BalticMaps lietotāja; - nosūtīt karšu labojumus "Jāņa sētai". Abonējot maksas versiju, pieejamas šādas papildu iespējas: - pilnvērtīga navigācija ar vizuālām un balss norādēm; - meklēšana Baltijas valstu adrešu, vietu, upju, ezeru un citu objektu datubāzē; - savu iecienīto vietas saglabāšana, noliekot iezīmi uz kartes; - interešu punktu un fotoradaru apskate visā Baltijā; - maršrutu plānošana autovadītājiem un gājējiem - aktuāla sastrēgumu informācija Rīgā un Pierīgā. Abonēšanas informācija: Abonements pieejams uz gadu. Lai abonētu, nepieciešams Apple konts norēķinu veikšanai. Papildu informācija pieejama mūsu lietošanas noteikumos (https://mob.balticmaps.eu/description/lv/Terms.html)

About

CoMaps

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
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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!

Screenshots

BalticMaps4 screens
CoMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CoMaps at 4.7 against BalticMaps's 3.7. CoMaps also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BalticMaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 142 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of BalticMaps's written reviews are positive against 80% of CoMaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BalticMaps ships an update every 3 months, CoMaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BalticMaps versus CoMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalticMapsCoMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJana seta SIAAnton Wenemoser

Customer experience

BalticMaps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

CoMaps

All ratings142 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

BalticMaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CoMaps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to find known locations and addresses
  • Incorrect search results for distant locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to read GPX files and compute distances
  • Add option to display elevations in feet
  • Improve search functionality to include parks and trails

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BalticMaps

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription for 3 months$3.993 Months
  • Full Access$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subscription (1 year)$9.99
None

CoMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BalticMaps free?
BalticMaps 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, BalticMaps or CoMaps?
CoMaps is rated higher. BalticMaps averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CoMaps averages 4.7 from 142 ratings.
Do BalticMaps or CoMaps have ads?
Neither BalticMaps nor CoMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BalticMaps or CoMaps?
BalticMaps ships an update every 3 months, and CoMaps fortnightly. Most recently, BalticMaps was updated on October 6, 2026 and CoMaps on October 9, 2026.

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