Comparison

Carry vs CCW Map

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

Head to head
About

Carry

This app helps licensed concealed-carry permit holders stay informed about firearm restrictions. It uses GPS to alert users before they reach prohibited locations, providing state-specific legal context and detailed law references. Features include smart alerting, an interactive map, and offline functionality for enhanced situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Real-time location alerts for restricted areas
  • State-specific legal context and law summaries
  • Speed-aware filtering and dwell-time detection
  • Interactive map with color-coded restrictions
  • Search any address for nearby restricted locations
  • Offline map data and law references
  • Privacy-focused with on-device GPS processing
Features
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CarryAware is the situational awareness companion built for licensed concealed-carry permit holders. Using your device's GPS, it quietly monitors your surroundings and alerts you before you reach a location where firearms may be restricted or prohibited — giving you time to make an informed, legal decision. REAL-TIME LOCATION ALERTS Get notified as you approach schools, courthouses, government buildings, hospitals, houses of worship, airports, post offices, and other sensitive locations. Every alert includes the restriction type and the relevant state law, so you know exactly what applies and why. Currently available for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. STATE-SPECIFIC LEGAL CONTEXT CarryAware knows the laws of the state you're in. Alerts and law summaries are tailored to your current state's statutes, covering prohibited locations, permit requirements, vehicle carry rules, duty-to-inform obligations, reciprocity, and more. Detailed offline law references are available for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. SMART ALERTING — NO NOISE Speed-aware filtering suppresses alerts when you're driving past a location too fast to stop. Dwell-time detection prevents repeated alerts for the same spot. Quiet hours, adjustable sensitivity, per-category toggles, and custom alert sounds let you tune the experience to your routine. INTERACTIVE MAP A live map shows nearby sensitive locations color-coded by restriction level, with proximity circles sized to each site's legal buffer zone. See everything around you at a glance. SEARCH ANY ADDRESS Look up any address before you leave home and see nearby restricted locations with full legal context — useful for planning routes, appointments, or travel. OFFLINE-READY Map data and state law references are cached on-device so core features work without a connection. PRIVACY FIRST CarryAware never collects, stores, or transmits your location. All GPS processing happens entirely on your device. FOUR DISPLAY THEMES Choose from Classic, Dark, Tactical, and Stealth themes to match your preference and environment. CarryAware is an informational tool and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary and change — always verify current statutes with a qualified attorney. Carry responsibly.

About

CCW Map

This app helps responsible gun owners understand concealed carry laws by crowdsourcing information on friendly and restricted zones. It features an interactive map with color-coded pins and detailed restriction tags, working offline for convenience. Users can contribute and update locations to help the community stay informed about local regulations.

Highlights
  • Interactive map with color-coded pins
  • Offline-first design
  • Detailed restriction tags
  • Community-driven data updates
  • US boundary coverage
  • Precise location tracking
Features
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CCW Map helps responsible gun owners navigate concealed carry laws by crowdsourcing information about CCW-friendly and restricted zones. Features: - Interactive map with color-coded pins (green=allowed, yellow=uncertain, red=restricted) - Offline-first design - works without internet connection - Detailed restriction tags (federal property, schools, airports, etc.) - Community-driven data - contribute and update locations - US boundary coverage with precise location tracking Whether you're traveling, commuting, or exploring new areas, CCW Map provides essential information to help you stay compliant with local regulations. Privacy & Security: - Secure authentication with email verification - Data synchronized across devices - Your contributions help the community stay informed Note: This app provides user-contributed information and should not be considered legal advice. Always verify local laws and regulations.

Screenshots

Carry4 screens
CCW Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Carry at 3.0 against CCW Map's 1.0. Carry also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carry holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Carry versus CCW Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarryCCW Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJAMES C BORINGKybernetic Labs

Customer experience

Carry

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CCW Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Carry

No in-app purchases

None

CCW Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carry free?
Carry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCW Map free?
CCW Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Carry or CCW Map?
Carry is rated higher. Carry averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CCW Map averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Carry or CCW Map have ads?
Neither Carry nor CCW Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carry or CCW Map?
Carry ships an update every 3 weeks, and CCW Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Carry was updated on October 6, 2026 and CCW Map on October 3, 2026.

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