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Should I use CoMaps?

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Worth it. Buy it if you hike, bike, or travel abroad and want free, private, fully offline maps. Skip it if you need live traffic, rich places data, or reliably polished driving directions.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20 public sources: app store listings, F-Droid, Reddit threads, and community forums.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

CoMaps

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Hikers and cyclists needing offline trails
  • International travelers avoiding roaming data
  • Privacy-focused users de-Googling navigation
  • Battery-conscious phone users

Not for

  • Drivers needing live traffic and dependable rerouting
  • Anyone wanting Google Maps-grade places data and reviews
  • Fleets or businesses — consumer app, no team features
  • Casual users unwilling to pre-download map packs

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Offline only works after downloading map packs; do it before travel

medium

Driving navigation gets mixed reliability reports; test before a road trip

medium

Funding isn't secured per community discussion; long-term resources uncertain

low

No public security page; trust rests on open-source transparency

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Completely free and open source, run as a not-for-profit
  • Offline search and routing without cellular service
  • Saves battery and space versus other navigation apps
  • Community-led with commitments to transparency and privacy
  • Works extremely well offline once map packs are downloaded

Cons

  • Some users report driving navigation 'really bad' and unreliable
  • One reviewer calls it 'one of the worst maps' ever used
  • No security page found on the official site
  • Perspective view barely noticeable, per one Play review

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/21/2026 - 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x5security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Completely free, open source, not-for-profit
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Called simple and polished; some report nav issues
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Solid offline core; fewer extras than online rivals
  • Support quality: 3/5. Community feedback channels; no commercial support
  • Security posture: 4/5. Privacy-first design; no public security page found
  • $0 Price Free and open source
  • Yes Free tier Community-led, not-for-profit
  • 2025 Launched Announced Jul 3, 2025 as Organic Maps fork
  • OpenStreetMap Map data Community-maintained

Pricing

CoMaps

$0

  • Offline search and routing
  • Hiking info, battery-friendly
  • Open source, community-led

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users praise offline reliability and battery life, while a vocal minority finds car navigation unreliable.

“It functions extremely well offline if you've downloaded all the map packs, like I have. It updates the UI instantly and feels much more”
Reddit, r/degoogle
“CoMaps is one of the worst maps I've ever used.”
Reddit, r/degoogle
“I find the navigation of CoMaps a lot better for me over google maps, especially on trips with spotty internet coverage.”
Reddit, r/degoogle

Alternatives

Compare CoMaps with each alternative.

  • Organic Maps

    Upstream project CoMaps forked from; same offline-privacy approach.

  • OsmAnd

    Deeply configurable offline OSM app for power users.

    CoMaps vs OsmAnd

  • Komoot

    Polished hiking and cycling route planning; freemium.

  • Google Maps

    Default choice when you need live traffic and business data.

Full analysis

Based on 20 public sources: app store listings, F-Droid, Reddit threads, and community forums.

Free, open-source offline navigation with strong privacy. Great for hikers and travelers; weaker for live traffic and car-nav polish.

Methodology

Based on 20 public sources: app store listings, F-Droid, Reddit threads, and community forums.

Sources

  1. CoMaps official sitecomaps.app
    official
  2. CoMaps on F-Droidf-droid.org
    official
  3. CoMaps on IzzyOnDroidandroid.izzysoft.de
    official
  4. CoMaps on Fossdroidfossdroid.com
    official
  5. CoMaps on Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  6. An Honest Review (Google Maps Alternative) + CoMaps Endorsementreddit.com
    review
  7. CoMaps is one of the worst maps I've ever usedreddit.com
    review
  8. CoMaps (FOSS Navigation, Organic Maps fork) - Privacy Guides forumdiscuss.privacyguides.net
    review
  9. Announcing CoMaps! Navigate with Privacycommunity.openstreetmap.org
    news
  10. Using maps in the car - Brax Communitycommunity.braxtech.net
    review
  11. Security pagecomaps.app
    security

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