Comparison

Geodata Map Viewer vs CoMaps

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

Head to head
About

Geodata Map Viewer

Easily view and organize your GeoJSON, KML, and GPX files on an interactive map. Record GPS routes, search locations, and get turn-by-turn directions. Ideal for anyone needing to visualize geographic data.

Highlights
  • View GeoJSON, KML, GPX files
  • Interactive map display
  • File metadata search
  • Record and export GPS routes
  • Organize files in folders
  • Turn-by-turn directions
Features
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Your new go-to tool to view any GeoJSON, KML or GPX file on your phone. Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases. KEY FEATURES View any GeoJSON, KML or GPX file on an interactive map. View all file metadata and search by name or address. View multiple files on the map at once. Record GPS routes using your location and export routes as GPX files. Organise your geospatial files in folders. Get turn-by-turn directions to any place using Apple Maps. PERFECT FOR WALKERS, CYCLISTS & DRIVERS - Navigate GPX waypoints and tracking routes PROFESSIONALS & RESEARCHERS - Explore complex geospatial data ANYONE who has a geographic data file who wants to view it easily on their device.

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

Geodata Map Viewer4 screens
CoMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CoMaps at 4.7 against Geodata Map Viewer's 4.3. CoMaps also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 32) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Geodata Map Viewer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 142 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Geodata Map Viewer's written reviews are positive against 80% of CoMaps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geodata Map Viewer ships an update weekly, CoMaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Geodata Map Viewer versus CoMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeodata Map ViewerCoMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (32 ratings)4.7 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better80.2% of reviews
Number of ratings32142 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack FinnisAnton Wenemoser

Customer experience

Geodata Map Viewer

All ratings32 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

CoMaps

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

Bugs and requests

Geodata Map Viewer

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

None

Geodata Map Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

CoMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geodata Map Viewer free?
Geodata Map Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoMaps free?
CoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geodata Map Viewer or CoMaps?
CoMaps is rated higher. Geodata Map Viewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while CoMaps averages 4.7 from 142 ratings.
Do Geodata Map Viewer or CoMaps have ads?
Neither Geodata Map Viewer nor CoMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geodata Map Viewer or CoMaps?
Geodata Map Viewer ships an update weekly, and CoMaps fortnightly. Most recently, Geodata Map Viewer was updated on October 4, 2026 and CoMaps on October 12, 2026.

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