# OpenPaths vs CoServ

OpenPaths and CoServ both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of OpenPaths's written reviews are positive against 11% of CoServ's. OpenPaths also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). CoServ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (122 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for OpenPaths against 2.2 for CoServ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoServ has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of OpenPaths's written reviews are positive against 11% of CoServ's.

OpenPaths ships an update every 35 months, CoServ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenPaths | CoServ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpaths/id493605283/reviews)** | [2.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coserv/id1485884005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [University of California, San Diego (Business Affairs)](https://appshunter.io/developer/318646415) | [Denton County Electric Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485884004) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenPaths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpaths/id493605283)

Securely store and visualize your personal location history. Track your movements, upload data to a website for download in various formats, and control who can access your information. Offers API integration and runs with minimal battery drain.

**Highlights:** Location tracking, Data visualization, Data export (KML, JSON, CSV), Secure data locker, API integration, Background operation, Minimal battery drain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoServ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coserv/id1485884005)

Manage your utility account with ease. Pay bills securely, track your energy usage, and stay informed about service updates and outages. View historical bills and payment options.

**Highlights:** Secure bill payment, View account balance and due date, Manage recurring payments, Track monthly gas and electricity usage, Compare usage to temperature and neighborhood averages, Monitor service news and events, View outage information on a map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works for needs
- 👍 Helpful for usage data
- 👍 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI/UX
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Payment submission errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing usage data
- App crashes when checking unbilled electric usage
- App freezes on sign-in screen
- Login fails repeatedly
- Cannot log in, error messages

**Requested features**

- Add print option for bills
- Add Apple Pay and other payment options
- Improve UI/UX intuitiveness
- Enable Face ID/remember email
- Add cell number input


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPaths free?

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

### Is CoServ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenPaths or CoServ?

OpenPaths is rated higher. OpenPaths averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CoServ averages 2.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do OpenPaths or CoServ have ads?

Neither OpenPaths nor CoServ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenPaths or CoServ?

OpenPaths ships an update every 35 months, and CoServ every 2 months. Most recently, OpenPaths was updated on June 11, 2026 and CoServ on September 30, 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.*