Comparison

CoMaps vs Bikepacking

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
Read full description

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!

About

Bikepacking

Plan multi-day cycling adventures with intelligent route generation, discover overnight accommodations, and navigate offline. Connect with a global community of cyclists and share your journeys.

Highlights
  • Smart multi-day route planning
  • Overnight accommodation finder
  • Offline maps and GPS navigation
  • Global route discovery
  • Community sharing and inspiration
  • GPX export
Features
Read full description

Bikepacking is the all-in-one companion for cyclists who crave adventure. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a month-long journey across continents, Bikepacking gives you everything you need to explore the world on two wheels. INTELLIGENT ROUTE PLANNING Create multi-day cycling routes in minutes. Simply select your start and end points, add waypoints, and let our algorithm calculate daily stages based on your preferred distance and terrain. View elevation profiles for each stage and get realistic time estimates for your journey. DISCOVER OVERNIGHT SPOTS Find the perfect place to rest along your route. Browse campsites, wild camping spots, hostels, and bike-friendly accommodations. Each spot includes photos, ratings, amenities, and real reviews from the community. EXPLORE CYCLING ROUTES WORLDWIDE Discover routes shared by bikepackers around the globe. From classic EuroVelo trails to hidden local gems, find inspiration for your next adventure. Filter by distance, difficulty, terrain type, and region. OFFLINE MAPS & NAVIGATION Download maps before your trip and navigate without cell service. Essential for remote areas where signal is scarce. Track your progress with GPS and see exactly where you are on your route. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow fellow bikepackers, share your completed routes, and post updates from the road. Get inspired by trip reports, discover new destinations, and connect with riders who share your passion. FEATURES: • Smart multi-day route planning with daily stages • Elevation profiles and difficulty ratings • Camping spots, hostels, and accommodation finder • Offline map downloads for remote areas • GPS tracking and navigation • Social feed with routes, photos, and trip reports • Save and organize your favorite routes • Export routes to GPX format Built by bikepackers, for bikepackers. Join thousands of cyclists who are already planning their next adventure with Bikepacking. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at jgh@mediavikings.dk Terms of use: https://bikepackingapp.com/terms Privacy policy: https://bikepackingapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

CoMaps4 screens
Bikepacking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoMaps at none against Bikepacking's 3. CoMaps also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Bikepacking's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. Bikepacking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CoMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 142 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of CoMaps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bikepacking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, Bikepacking every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CoMaps versus Bikepacking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoMapsBikepacking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton WenemoserJacob Gade Hartmann

Customer experience

CoMaps

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

Bikepacking

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Bikepacking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CoMaps

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bikepacking

Subscriptions3
  • Bikepacking Supporters Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bikepacking Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Bikepacking Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CoMaps free?
CoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bikepacking free?
Bikepacking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CoMaps or Bikepacking?
CoMaps is rated higher. CoMaps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Bikepacking averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do CoMaps or Bikepacking have ads?
Neither CoMaps nor Bikepacking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoMaps or Bikepacking?
CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and Bikepacking every 5 days. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bikepacking on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons