# CoMaps vs NAV

The clearest difference is ads: CoMaps at none against NAV's shown. CoMaps also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NAV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NAV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoMaps has 147 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, NAV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoMaps | NAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 156 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) | [Ronald Fella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884769281) |

## 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


### NAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-navigation-assistant/id6760512295)

This advanced driving companion offers real-time, multi-vector route scanning, allowing you to compare multiple paths and travel times simultaneously. It provides detailed pre-navigation briefings, adaptive camera controls, and live destination intelligence for a more informed journey.

**Highlights:** Strategic route scanning with multiple branches, Pre-navigation mission briefing, Adaptive camera intelligence, Live destination intelligence, ETA-specific weather forecasts, Driver-focused HUD with alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoMaps free?

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

### Is NAV free?

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

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

NAV is rated higher. CoMaps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while NAV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do CoMaps or NAV have ads?

NAV shows ads; CoMaps does not.

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

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and NAV every 2 days. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on October 25, 2026 and NAV on October 24, 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.*