# CoMaps vs Mesh World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CoMaps at 80% against Mesh World's 0%. CoMaps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Mesh World's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mesh World sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 136 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of CoMaps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mesh World's.

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, Mesh World weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoMaps | Mesh World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-world-mesh-made-simple/id6747457936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 148 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) | [Meshworld LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803970761) |

## What reviewers say

### CoMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline map capabilities
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Detailed trail maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inability to search by full address
- 🐛 Inconsistent search results
- 👎 Limited navigation features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find known locations and addresses
- Incorrect search results for distant locations

**Requested features**

- Add ability to read GPX files and compute distances
- Add option to display elevations in feet
- Improve search functionality to include parks and trails


### Mesh World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-world-mesh-made-simple/id6747457936)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides a premium mesh networking experience, supporting both Meshtastic and MeshCore protocols. It offers real-time user tracking, offline maps, encrypted messaging, and node management capabilities for various outdoor and community use cases.

**Highlights:** Dual Meshtastic and MeshCore protocol support, Real-time user and group tracking, Offline maps and waypoint sharing, Private encrypted direct and group messaging, Bluetooth device pairing and configuration, Channel management with permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoMaps free?

CoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mesh World free?

Mesh World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoMaps or Mesh World?

CoMaps is rated higher. CoMaps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Mesh World averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CoMaps or Mesh World have ads?

Neither CoMaps nor Mesh World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoMaps or Mesh World?

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and Mesh World weekly. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mesh World on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*