Comparison

CoPilot GPS Navigation vs B*ware

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

Head to head
About

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Offline voice-guided navigation
  • Truck-specific routing (low bridges, restrictions)
  • RV-specific routing (vehicle size)
  • Real-time traffic and rerouting
  • Millions of pre-loaded Places
  • Multiple route options
  • Lane indicator arrows
Features
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Built for you, the driver. Whether you are behind the wheel of a car, a professional truck driver with profits tied to your time on the road or an RVer exploring the country - CoPilot has got you covered. Trusted by millions of drivers globally and many of the world’s leading delivery fleets, CoPilot GPS is designed to meet the needs of all driver and vehicle types to help you safely navigate the roads. Let us help make it productive and enjoyable. Includes 14 days FREE voice-guided offline navigation, route planning and traffic. Try the app without any commitment and if you like it, you can subscribe at anytime. TRUCK NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Keep out of trouble by avoiding low bridges and truck-restricted roads with PC*MILER routing • Driver-friendly non-distracting guidance in cab, so you can concentrate on the road • Plan trips that are optimized for your vehicle and load • Save money avoiding fines, out-of-route mileage and reduce fuel usage • Deliver on time and get precise ETAs with real-time traffic • Live and predictive parking insights for truck stops and rest areas to help you save time and stay on schedule • Map display provides more visual cues including satellite imagery, • 3D buildings and detailed house numbering CAR NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC • Find your best way with a choice of up to 3 routes • Drive confidently without a mobile signal with automotive-grade offline maps • Discover what’s around you with millions of pre-loaded Places • Avoid delays with real-time traffic and automatic rerouting around congestion* • Explore any place, anywhere, in any way with maps of the world** • Apple CarPlay connectivity for a seamless navigation experience RV NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Routes and directions designed for RVs based on your vehicle size • Never get stranded again with reliable offline maps • Search millions of preloaded Places including campgrounds and rest areas • Know your turn ahead of time with lane indicator arrows & exit sign information For detailed map coverage, check out copilotgps.com/map-coverage STAY CONNECTED facebook.com/copilotgps | Twitter: @copilotgps NOTES *Requires a mobile internet connection **Requires additional map upgrade ***Not available in all regions To find out more about the maximum dimensions for your RV navigation, visit our support center support.copilotgps.com (height 14ft, width 102in, total length 45ft, weight 26,000lbs). Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life For full details of our terms of use please visit https://copilotgps.com/eula/

About

B*ware

This app helps drivers plan routes by displaying posted bridge information, including weight and height restrictions. Users can search for bridges by location, add new information, and report inaccuracies. It's pre-populated with data for thousands of bridges across multiple states.

Highlights
  • Display bridge weight and height restrictions
  • Route planning assistance
  • Search bridges by location or county/town
  • Add and edit bridge information
  • Report incorrect bridge data
  • Leave location-based messages
Features
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An app made to display posted bridge information. Tracks weight and height restrictions to help in route planning. Made by a driver for myself and other drivers. Features include: - Easy to add bridge information with help from reverse geocoder - Search for bridges within X number of miles of current location - Search for bridges by county/town - Down vote and edit bridge information - Down vote and soft delete bridges with wrong location data - Leave location based broadcast messages - Chart of top 5 states with highest # of marked bridges Pre-populated with nearly 10,000 bridges from 7 states: 3545 North Carolina 2529 Pennsylvania 2328 New York 496 Louisiana 384 Minnesota 296 Arkansas 262 Montana

Screenshots

CoPilot GPS Navigation4 screens
B*ware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CoPilot GPS Navigation at 3.5 against B*ware's 2.0. CoPilot GPS Navigation also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). B*ware's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. CoPilot GPS Navigation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. B*ware asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoPilot GPS Navigation holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoPilot GPS Navigation has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of CoPilot GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 33% of B*ware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, B*ware every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CoPilot GPS Navigation versus B*ware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoPilot GPS NavigationB*ware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2K ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Maps Ltd.James Donner

Customer experience

CoPilot GPS Navigation

All ratings2,023 ratings
Positive59.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative49.2%

B*ware

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Routing errors and incorrect directions
  • Subscription issues and loss of paid features
  • Incompatibility with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
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  • Incorrect address and POI data
  • Issues with lane guidance and turn notifications

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add compass feature
  • Improve search functionality
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Improve route planning and optimization
  • Add satellite view
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  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Improve speed limit accuracy
  • Add ability to import GPX files
  • Improve voice control and audio integration

B*ware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$8.991 Month
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year of ActiveTraffic™2 variants$9.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Car Navigation$13.991 Year
  • 1 Year Car Navigation$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$27.491 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$90.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maps of the World$26.99
None

B*ware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CoPilot GPS Navigation free?
CoPilot GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is B*ware free?
B*ware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CoPilot GPS Navigation or B*ware?
CoPilot GPS Navigation is rated higher. CoPilot GPS Navigation averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while B*ware averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CoPilot GPS Navigation or B*ware have ads?
Neither CoPilot GPS Navigation nor B*ware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoPilot GPS Navigation or B*ware?
CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, and B*ware every 9 months. Most recently, CoPilot GPS Navigation was updated on September 30, 2026 and B*ware on June 11, 2026.

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