MapSave vs Cogeco Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapSave
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | MapSave | Cogeco Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | domesticusdevelop | Plume 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
MapSave
No in-app purchases
Cogeco Wi
No in-app purchases









