# Bivy vs icorus

The clearest difference is rating: icorus at 5.0 against Bivy's 3.5. icorus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bivy's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bivy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. icorus asks for nothing beyond the download.

icorus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bivy has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bivy | icorus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bivy-messaging-and-navigation/id747595150/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icorus/id6760315250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headgate Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/747595153) | [KARIM YENGSEP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883801475) |

## What reviewers say

### Bivy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bivy-messaging-and-navigation/id747595150)

Discover and navigate over 40,000 mapped outdoor adventures across 21 activity types. Track your progress, share your location for safety, and even connect to a satellite device for off-grid communication and messaging.

**Highlights:** 21 adventure types, 40,000+ mapped adventures, Location sharing, Offline maps, Satellite messaging, Adventure tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium One Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium One Year | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful for finding new trails
- 👍 Easy to use interface (recent updates)
- 🛰️ Handy for staying in contact out of cell range
- ✅ Great for tracking and recording adventures
- 🌟 Lots of variety for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 📉 Poor tracking reliability
- 😵 Confusing and cluttered interface
- 📱 High phone battery drain
- 🙈 Difficult to see in daylight

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup constantly
- Tracking is nonexistent or unreliable
- App glitches when tracking
- Does not properly send or receive messages
- Crashes when looking at user guide and other menus

**Requested features**

- Improve search results to exclude paid advertising
- Allow searching for places by lat/lon coordinates
- Enable password pasting and visibility on iOS
- Make the app less cluttered and more focused on core features
- Add an option to opt out of paid search results


### icorus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icorus/id6760315250)

This app connects individuals in recovery with others who understand their journey. It offers a simple, one-tap way to reach out for support during difficult moments, fostering human connection within recovery communities. It is designed as a peer support tool, not a replacement for professional care or emergency services.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection with peers, Simple, distraction-free design, Private and anonymous support, Focus on human connection, Built for moments of need

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bivy free?

Bivy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is icorus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bivy or icorus?

icorus is rated higher. Bivy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while icorus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*