Convo vs ChatMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Convo
Connect with people in your immediate vicinity through real-time conversations and updates. Discover local events, share your thoughts, and engage with your community, all based on your current location.
- Connect with people nearby
- Real-time local feed updates
- Discover local events and news
- Post to all nearby users
- Private messaging
- User-friendly interface
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Discover, connect, and engage with people in your current area using Convo - the ultimate app for real-time, location-based conversations and updates! CONNECT WITH PEOPLE NEARBY Wherever you go, Convo automatically updates your feed with posts from people in your current area. At home? Chat with neighbors and your local community. On vacation? Instantly connect with others at your destination! SKIP THE FOMO: Stay in the loop with everything happening around you. From concerts and festivals to breaking news and local gossip, Convo keeps you informed and engaged with your community. JOIN THE CONVERSATION With Convo, your voice is heard! No need for a large following – your posts reach ALL nearby users, sparking meaningful connections and discussions. It's like walking into a room full of friends! PRIVATE MESSAGING Privately chat with anyone you meet on Convo! Whether you're new in town and looking to expand your social circle or securing a local business deal, Convo's got you covered. SHARE YOUR WORLD Speak up and share your thoughts, updates, and favorite moments. Reply to posts, show some love with hearts, and discover new people who share your interests. USER-FRIENDLY Convo's smooth and intuitive interface makes it a breeze to navigate. Stay notified about likes, replies, and new followers, keeping you engaged with your local network. Download Convo today and dive into the buzz of your current area! Connect, share, and be part of the conversation that matters most – the one happening right where you are.
ChatMap
Connect with people at real-world locations through location-based group chats. Discover nearby activities, join conversations, or start your own to build community around shared spaces and interests.
- Location-based group chats
- Explore nearby activity
- Join or create groups
- Share photos in real time
- Build local community
- Connect at parks, courts, trails
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Your neighborhood, alive on a map. Drop a pin, spark a chat. ChatMap puts group chats on a map. Every group is a pin at a real place: a trailhead, a ski area, a pickleball court, a park. Open the map, tap a pin, and you're talking with the people who actually go there. Need a fourth at the pickleball courts? Looking for the run club that meets at your park? Hitting the backcountry and want to know what the conditions are like? Find the pin. If it isn't there yet, drop one and start the group yourself. Why ChatMap? • No hunting for the right group name • No invite links or phone numbers needed • Just a map, some pins, and real conversations What you can do: • Explore the map: see groups pinned to real places near you • Start a group anywhere: long-press the map or tap +, then pick a name for the spot • Keep plans organized: threads, replies, reactions, and photos in every group • Drop a pin in a chat: show everyone exactly where to meet. Move it and the group gets the update. • Message directly: one-on-one or in a group • Know who's real: verify your identity and get a badge on your profile • Stay in the loop: notifications and an unread count on the app icon • Run your group: creators can edit the photo, bio, and pin location Great for: • Ski days, trail conditions, and group rides • Pickleball and pickup games • Run clubs and gym communities • Marinas and boat tie-ups • Local meetups ChatMap is new and growing one place at a time. If your spot isn't on the map yet, you can be the one to put it there. The map is the group chat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Convo at 5.0 against ChatMap's 3.8. Convo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ChatMap's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Convo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.
Convo ships an update weekly, ChatMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Convo | ChatMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jake Adams | Blind Squirrel Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
Convo
ChatMap
In-app purchases
Convo
No in-app purchases
ChatMap
No in-app purchases









