Comparison

MapSave vs Cogeco Wi

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

Head to head
About

MapSave

Features
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Save up to 50 map positions together with a short note. Check for latitude and longitude. Receive the current address at your position. Bring up the saved position with lat / lon and map. Please note allowing GPS-location is needed to be able to show and save position.

About

Cogeco Wi

Manage your home Wi-Fi network, including changing network names and passwords. Protect your devices with advanced security features and block ads for a better browsing experience. Create user profiles, set alerts, and monitor connected devices remotely.

Highlights
  • Manage Wi-Fi network name and password
  • Guard™ security features
  • Automatic ad blocking
  • Customized user profiles
  • Network activity monitoring
  • Internet connection pausing
  • Internet Freeze Schedules
Features
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Key Features You’ll Love: - Total Visibility: See every device connected to your network in real-time. Ensure only authorized devices are online, and easily manage your network name and password. - Enhanced Profiles: Create custom profiles for family members and device groups. Manage access for their connected devices, pause the Internet for dinner time, or set specific "bedtime" schedules. - Security: Rest easy with 24/7 protection. Cogeco Wi-Fi filters out suspicious content and protects you from potential security threats before they reach your devices. - Ad-Blocking: Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience. Our built-in security can block ad content from known servers, keeping your web surfing smooth and less cluttered. - Guest Access Made Simple: Need to share your password? Create a separate guest network with its own password and a unique QR code to access. - Self-Optimization: Cogeco Wi-Fi works behind the scenes to ensure your network is always communicating on the clearest channels, delivering the fastest possible speeds to every room. Note to Users: - Use of the Cogeco Wi-Fi app requires one or more of the following equipment models: F@ST3896 gateway, Adtran 854v6 router, Adtran 841-t6 extender, Cogeco Wi-Fi Pods. - Signing into the app requires your Cogeco My Account username and password - App intended for use on smartphones only

Screenshots

MapSave4 screens
Cogeco Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cogeco Wi at Free against MapSave's $0.99. Cogeco Wi also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 22 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cogeco Wi is free to download; MapSave costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapSave ships an update every 22 months, Cogeco Wi every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapSave versus Cogeco Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapSaveCogeco Wi
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.8 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopPlume Design, Inc.

Bugs and requests

MapSave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cogeco Wi

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Login fails with 'error try again in a few seconds' message
  • App stuck on loading screen after sign-in attempt
  • Requires password reset every login attempt
  • Session randomly logs out users
  • Error 404 customer account not found on cloud
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  • App freezes on white screen after clicking login
  • Broken support link redirects to 403 error page
  • Internet pause/unpause feature fails with unexpected error between multiple users
  • App won't update for some users
  • Devices remain frozen after update even when unlocked in app
  • App incompatible with iPad despite working on phone
  • Blocks access to Google services and Paramount Plus on Firestick

Requested features

9 requests
  • Restore full web interface for modem management
  • Add bridge mode configuration option
  • Enable 2.4GHz and 5GHz network splitting
  • Include advanced settings (band steering, DMZ, channel selection)
  • Add scheduled modem restart functionality
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  • Implement local network access without internet blocking
  • Allow device positioning and pod management
  • Support multiple user management without conflicts
  • Remove requirement for pod rental to access basic features

In-app purchases

None

MapSave

No in-app purchases

None

Cogeco Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapSave free?
MapSave costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cogeco Wi free?
Cogeco Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapSave or Cogeco Wi have ads?
Neither MapSave nor Cogeco Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapSave or Cogeco Wi?
MapSave ships an update every 22 months, and Cogeco Wi every 6 months. Most recently, MapSave was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cogeco Wi on October 28, 2026.

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