Coway Map vs Shadehopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coway Map
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Singapore is hot, and then it rains. Coway Map plans walking routes that keep you under cover — through covered walkways, MRT station links, malls and underpasses — so a sudden downpour doesn't decide your day. CHOOSE HOW MUCH COVER YOU WANT • Fastest — the shortest way there • Balanced — some shelter, little detour • Sheltered — maximum cover, even if it takes longer Every route shows which stretches are covered and which are exposed, so you can judge the trade-off yourself. RAIN ALERTS FOR THE PLACES YOU GO Save the places you walk to often. When rain starts falling near one of them, you'll know before you set off. GETTING AROUND MRT and bus journeys, with the walking legs routed to the nearest station entrance rather than the middle of the station. Line maps, station exits, and crowd forecasts. BUILT FROM WHAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY WALK Shelter data comes from public sources and from people on the ground. Found a covered path we missed, or one that's gone? Report it in the app — once someone else confirms it, the map changes for everyone. Coway Map covers Singapore only.
Shadehopper
This app calculates walking, running, and cycling routes that prioritize shade. It uses building shadows and sun position to minimize sun and heat exposure, offering three route options for different needs.
- Shade-optimized routes
- Workout and loop route modes
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Street-side shade guidance
- Real-time sun and building data
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Shadehopper finds you the shadiest way to get there. Instead of just the fastest route, Shadehopper calculates walking, running, and cycling routes that keep you in the shade, using building shadows and sun position to cut your sun and heat exposure. - Three route options: Shade-Optimized Route / Workout Plan / Loop Route - Turn-by-turn voice navigation that keeps guiding you with the screen locked - Tells you which side of the street is shaded - Shade calculated from real building data and live sun position - Workout and loop-route modes for runs and rides Built for hot days, sun-sensitive skin, and anyone who'd rather walk in the shade.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadehopper at every 3 days against Coway Map's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Coway Map ships an update every 2 months, Shadehopper every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Coway Map | Shadehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heesu Kim | Shadehopper LLC |
In-app purchases
Coway Map
No in-app purchases
Shadehopper
No in-app purchases






