# CoMaps vs Pike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoMaps at none against Pike's 1. CoMaps also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 3) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Pike's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pike sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 142 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CoMaps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pike's.

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, Pike every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoMaps | Pike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pike-next-exit-guide/id6759123383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) | [Thomas Johnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871924609) |

## What reviewers say

### CoMaps

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

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

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


### Pike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pike-next-exit-guide/id6759123383)

This app acts as a highway copilot, showing upcoming exits with gas stations, restaurants, hotels, EV chargers, and rest areas. It provides details like turn direction and detour estimates, offering one-tap navigation to your chosen stop.

**Highlights:** Upcoming exit information, Gas, food, lodging, EV charging, rest stops, Brand logos for amenities, Turn direction at exits, Detour estimates, List view of all options, One-tap navigation integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pike Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoMaps free?

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

### Is Pike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoMaps or Pike?

Pike is rated higher. CoMaps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Pike averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CoMaps or Pike have ads?

Neither CoMaps nor Pike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoMaps or Pike?

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and Pike every 6 days. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pike on October 1, 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.*