Comparison

Krow vs CheMap

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

Head to head
About

Krow

Features
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Krow is a digital compass that points you in a straight line to places you save, like your hotel or gym. No maps. No turn-by-turn directions. Just a simple arrow showing which way to go. When you’re exploring a new city, it’s easy to get distracted — and lose your way back. Krow helps you return with confidence, without needing to follow a route or rely on data. Save a location with a single tap. Open the app anytime to see the direction and distance to your spot. It works offline using only GPS, so it’s perfect for travel. The interface is minimal and easy to read. No clutter. No ads. Just the information you need. Krow is designed for travellers who want to explore freely, stay oriented, and spend less time looking at their phone. It is lightweight, battery-friendly, and built to be used in the background. Download Krow now — the simplest way to know which way to go.

About

CheMap

Features
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Bleib unterwegs immer einen Schritt voraus – mit CheMap. Die Community-App für Verkehrsinformationen in deiner Nähe. Erhalte Echtzeit-Updates zu Blitzern, Gefahrenstellen und Baustellen und teile eigene Meldungen mit der Community. Warum CheMap? • Verkehrsdaten in Echtzeit • Community-Hinweise & Favoriten • Übersichtliche Kartenansicht • Schnelles Melden von Ereignissen Hinweis: Bitte halte dich jederzeit an die geltenden Verkehrsregeln. Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Krow3 screens
CheMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Krow at none against CheMap's 2. CheMap's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. CheMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Krow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Krow ships an update monthly, CheMap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Krow versus CheMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKrowCheMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperElliot SilverJan Haaga

In-app purchases

None

Krow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CheMap

Subscriptions1
  • CheMap Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Krow free?
Krow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheMap free?
CheMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Krow or CheMap have ads?
Neither Krow nor CheMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Krow or CheMap?
Krow ships an update monthly, and CheMap every 5 days. Most recently, Krow was updated on October 2, 2026 and CheMap on October 18, 2026.

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