Comparison

CoMaps vs Silent Maps

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
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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

Silent Maps

Features
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A navigation system with less distractions on the map Waze Alerts CarPlay Route support for towing or campers Road Trip - This feature is for family or friends road trips, such as driving to a holiday destination together. Under no circumstances should it be used for reckless driving or any other activity that could cause physical harm. This app is not free. You need to subscribe to access the car routing engine. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaelhgv.co.uk/privacypolicy

Screenshots

CoMaps4 screens
Silent Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoMaps at none against Silent Maps's 2. CoMaps also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Silent Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 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. Silent Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CoMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, Silent Maps every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CoMaps versus Silent Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoMapsSilent Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton WenemoserMUNUR OSMAN

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

Silent Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CoMaps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Silent Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CoMaps free?
CoMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silent Maps free?
Silent Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoMaps or Silent Maps have ads?
Neither CoMaps nor Silent Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoMaps or Silent Maps?
CoMaps ships an update fortnightly, and Silent Maps every 2 days. Most recently, CoMaps was updated on November 12, 2026 and Silent Maps on November 12, 2026.

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