# CoMaps vs APRSSwift

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CoMaps at 136 against APRSSwift's 2. CoMaps also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). APRSSwift's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

APRSSwift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 100% of APRSSwift's.

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, APRSSwift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoMaps | APRSSwift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comaps/id6747180809/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsswift/id6791003285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Wenemoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820175292) | [Sevket Bugra CANATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819329564) |

## What reviewers say

### CoMaps

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### APRSSwift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprsswift/id6791003285)

Track and message on the APRS network with your amateur radio callsign. View nearby stations on a live map, exchange text messages, and decode various packet types. Supports multiple connection methods and includes an Apple Watch app.

**Highlights:** Live APRS map with station tracking, Two-way APRS messaging, Full packet decoding, Multiple connection methods, Apple Watch app integration, SmartBeaconing for adaptive beaconing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoMaps free?

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

### Is APRSSwift free?

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

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

APRSSwift is rated higher. CoMaps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while APRSSwift averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CoMaps or APRSSwift have ads?

Neither CoMaps nor APRSSwift shows ads.

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

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and APRSSwift every 4 days. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on September 28, 2026 and APRSSwift on September 22, 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.*