BashMaps vs Reef2Reef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BashMaps
Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.
- Interactive map of RC spots
- Discover local RC events and meetups
- Virtual garage for RC car collections
- Create and join RC car clubs
- Community feed for updates and engagement
- Earn trophies and awards
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THE ULTIMATE RC APP BASH, CRAWL, RACE, DRIFT, FLY, and FLOAT with fellow enthusiasts in your community! BashMaps keeps you connected to the RC world, helping you meet new friends, discover spots, find events, and join clubs in your area. Built by RC enthusiasts, for RC enthusiasts. Features: • Map of RC Spots: Use our interactive map to find the best RC tracks, crawling trails, parks, racing spots, airfields, lakes, and hobby stores near you. Explore new locations recommended by the community and share your own favorite spots. • Active Sessions: See who’s out running RC right now. Start a session, invite the crew, and link up in real time. • Find Events: Discover local RC events, races, and meetups. Get directions, RSVP, sync to your calendar, and never miss a run. • Marketplace: Buy, sell, and trade rigs, parts, and gear with your local RC community. No distractions. Just RC. • Virtual Garage: Create and manage a personalized virtual garage to showcase your builds. Add descriptions, specs, and photos. Discover thousands of rigs from enthusiasts worldwide and search by model. • Clubs: Create or join local RC clubs to connect with enthusiasts in your area. Organize club events, chat with members, and grow your crew. • Community Feed: Stay updated with the latest posts from the BashMaps community. Follow your favorite users, comment on posts, and engage in real-time. 100% RC content, zero noise. • Earn Trophies and Awards: Build your profile, climb leaderboards, and earn recognition for your contributions to the community! BashMaps covers cars, trucks, crawlers, planes, boats, drones, helis, and more. If it's RC, it belongs here. All content is contributed by the community. Anyone can add spots, events, rigs, and more. BashMaps is free to use. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads, unlock extra features, and support the platform's growth. Download BashMaps today and take your passion for RC to the next level!
Reef2Reef
Connect with a global community of saltwater and reef aquarium enthusiasts. Share tank progress, ask questions, and exchange expert advice. Discover resources for all levels of reefkeeping, including a marketplace and product reviews.
- Share tank photos
- Ask detailed questions
- Swap expert advice
- In-depth build threads
- Marketplace for corals, fish, and gear
- Product reviews
- Giveaways
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Reef2Reef is the largest online community for saltwater and reef aquarium hobbyists, connecting thousands of reef keepers worldwide. Share tank photos, ask detailed questions, and swap expert advice on everything from nano tanks to advanced SPS systems. With in-depth build threads, a trusted marketplace for corals, fish, and gear, detailed product reviews, and regular giveaways, Reef2Reef offers valuable resources for beginners and seasoned reefers alike. We developed this app to give you all the perks of using a mobile platform—fast access to your favorite forums, real-time alerts, private messaging, and easy photo sharing—all tailored for reef aquarium lovers. Join today to learn, trade, and grow within the most supportive reefkeeping community online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reef2Reef at none against BashMaps's 2. Reef2Reef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reef2Reef asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reef2Reef holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of BashMaps's written reviews are positive against 94% of Reef2Reef's.
BashMaps ships an update every 5 weeks, Reef2Reef fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BashMaps | Reef2Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (52 ratings) | 4.7 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BashMaps LLC | Forumly LLC |
Customer experience
BashMaps
Reef2Reef
Bugs and requests
BashMaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Reef2Reef
Reported bugs
1 issue- Occasional crashes or freezes
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved navigation and browsing experience
In-app purchases
BashMaps
- BashMaps Pro$4.991 Month
- BashMaps Pro$54.991 Year
Reef2Reef
No in-app purchases
