CoMaps is available on F-Droid now! 🤖
https://f-droid.org/packages/app.comaps.fdroid/

Please note that its the "older" 2025.06.01 release for now.

F-Droid is aware of the latest 2025.06.10 release already and will build and publish it in a few days (usually it'd take ~4-6 days for a release to get published on F-Droid).
We'll make a separate bigger announcement when its ready!

Logo Voting Round 1 is Complete!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of the logo voting! Your engagement and feedback have been incredible, and we're excited to share the results.

Top 6 Logos
The logos that received the most votes:

1. “CO-Arrow”

2. “CoMaps Arrow”

3. “Windy-Road-Pin"

4. "Co Compass"

5. "Clouds/continents arrow"

6. "CM-Compass-Split"

Next Step
These logos will now undergo a refinement process, to iterate and improve the designs. See https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/78

Final Vote
Once the final versions are complete, the final round of voting will open. This will be your chance to choose the final logo that will represent CoMaps.

Together, we're building something amazing, and we can't wait to see the final logo that you help create!

CoMaps Preview Release is now available on the Google Play Store! It’s your chance to be among the first to get the 2025.06.10-4 release from Google Play! 

How to Get It
In the Play Store, search for “CoMaps”, then Install.

We Need Your Feedback
This preview release is about testing and refining. If you encounter any bugs or have  suggestions, please let us know!

Release notes
https://www.comaps.app/news/2025-06-10/Android-release-2025.06.10-is-out-on-Codeberg!/

Android Test build 2025.06.16-16-test
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/441

Adjustments were made to the renewed light style map colors according to the community feedback.
Some feedback was out of scope of this redesign so separate issues were created for proposed ideas, see details in the PR #313

Is the color/style change ready for release now?

Other changes:
- fix location sharing links and add a web page for them e.g. https://comaps.at/0tflWSZCLB/The_Lodge (by @zyphlar and @hb0nd)
- also fix donation button not opening the website and wrong placemark uris in KML files
- updated UI colors in the route building screen (by @map-per)
- OSM editor: add a "level" field and more tweaks (by @map-per)
- update translations

And a bunch of changes from OM:
- update charging and gas stations icons (by euf)
- fixed location arrow small jumps in some cases (by kavikhalique)
- increase "eye" buttons touch area in the bookmarks screen (by kavikhalique)
- android 5&6 bugfixes (by hemanggs and biodranik)

Android Test build 2025.06.19-11-test
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/491

More adjustments made to the updated light style map colors by @yannikbloscheck:
- Made parking areas slightly blueish, which should help them to stand out more
- Made the beaches darker (also made a few major roads slightly thicker to be better visible over the adjusted beaches and adjusted deserts slightly to fit this)
- Adjusted place icon colors to the new map style
- Adjusted the airport colors to make them even more blueish
- Now using a slightly less saturated background color for near zoom levels (also adjusted pedestrian areas to fit this)
- Made scrubs slightly brighter at zoom level 14-15

Other changes:
- fix a bug with search pane taking half of the screen
- fix "subway unavailable" popup taking too much space
- update color of some buttons
- update translations

We're thrilled to announce that CoMaps Android release 2025.06.10 is now live on the F-Droid app catalogue!

This is a big step forward in our mission to provide a privacy-respecting, community-powered navigation app to everyone.

Why F-Droid?
- Free and Open Source: F-Droid ensures that the apps listed contain no closed / proprietary parts. All apps are built by F-Droid itself and are guaranteed to correspond to source code made available by apps' developers.

- Community: F-Droid is a volunteer-driven project, aligning perfectly with our values and the support of the amazing people who use CoMaps.

Get CoMaps on F-Droid
1. Install F-Droid: Download F-Droid from f-droid.org
2. Install CoMaps: Search "CoMaps" in F-Droid, install

We're excited to bring CoMaps to the F-Droid community. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! ❤️

A new Android 2025.06.22-5 release!
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/2025.06.22-5-android

A big rework of the map colors - lighter, warmer, friendlier! (by @yannikbloscheck)

- fix location sharing links and add a web page for them (by @zyphlar and @hb0nd)
- also fix donation button not opening the website and wrong placemark uris in KML files
- OSM editor: add a "level" field and more tweaks (by @map-per)
- update UI colors in the route building screen (by @map-per)
- update color of some buttons (by @jeanbaptisteC)
- update charging and gas stations icons (by euf)
- fix wrong 1MB displayed map size after any download error (by @lampotrias)
- increase "eye" buttons touch area in the bookmarks screen (by kavikhalique)
- fix "subway unavailable" popup taking too much space (by @lampotrias)
- fixed location arrow small jumps in some cases (by kavikhalique)
- android 5&6 bugfixes (by hemanggs and biodranik)
- update translations

The same version will be available on F-Droid and Google Play soon!

A first public TestFlight build 2025.06.22-0 is available for iOS! 🍏

To join testing: https://testflight.apple.com/join/EGSsGRn7

Please note that CarPlay is not available yet (waiting for Apple's approval).

The available space for beta testers is limited. So if the beta is full, maybe check again at some point later.

Feedback and bug reports are welcome in https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/560 🙏

The iOS TestFlight version had been updated to 2025.06.24-0 ! 🍏

To join testing: https://testflight.apple.com/join/EGSsGRn7

Please leave feedback at https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/589

Changes since the last test build:
- Made login into OSM possible again and changed how it works
- Improved support for third party e-mail clients
- Fixed a few issues with the alert background only partly showing

Known issues:
- CarPlay not available yet (waiting for Apple's approval still)

Many thanks to @yannikbloscheck for all the work on the iOS version ❤️

Android Test build 2025.06.27-30-test
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/626

Added automatic backups for bookmarks and tracks. Please go to the settings and set it up there.
Many thanks to @lampotrias for implementing it!

More changes:
- made paths and tracks appear later in the general map style - at the same zoom level as footways (use the outdoor style for trails overview, please) (by @eisa01)
- hide active custom button action from the hamburger menu, move there About & Help from the settings (by @hb0nd)
- update train station icons (by @vikiawv)
- make pedestrian areas slightly more distinct (by @yannikbloscheck)
- improve screen reader compatibility (by @clover and @hb0nd)
- fix Android 14+ crashes when starting foreground services (by kavikhalique)
- fix cutoff of too long multibyte map labels (by @x7z4w)
- fix speed limit indicator activating when driving exactly at speed limit (by @hb0nd)

CoMaps Preview release is now available in the Apple App Store! 🍎
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/comaps/id6747180809

Its the same version as the current TestFlight 2025.06.24-0. A new test build will be available shortly.

Behind the Scenes - openness

Ever wondered how a community-driven project like CoMaps comes to life? It's all about collaboration, transparency, and a shared vision for a better future.

The code is open for everyone to see, and the process to create the app, is open. Whether you're a developer, designer, marketer, or just passionate about open-source, there's a place for you here!

Check out ways to participate: https://www.comaps.app/community/. Together, we can make navigation truly people-centric.

iOS Test Build 2025.06.27-0 🍏
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/645

A public TestFlight for iOS:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/EGSsGRn7

Changes since the last test build:
- Ending search when a route starts
- Making sure the whole location button is visible during routing
- Made pedestrian areas slightly more distinct
- Updated train station icons to actually fit the train icons (by @vikiawv)
- Fixed cutoff of too long multibyte map labels (by @x7z4w)

Known issues:
- CarPlay not available yet

A new Android 2025.06.30-22 release! ❤️
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases/tag/2025.06.30-22-android

Added automatic backups for bookmarks and tracks. Please go to the settings and set it up there.
Many thanks to @lampotrias for implementing it!

Added 100m-step altitude isolines to all regions that had worse or no isolines. See per-country details in https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/pulls/506 (by @pastk).

- OpenStreetMap data as of June 22
- display vegetation and playgrounds color fills earlier (by @yannikbloscheck and @pastk)
- add color fills to camp sites, resorts and police station areas (by @pastk)
- made paths and tracks appear later in the general map style - at the same zoom level as footways (use the outdoor style for trails overview, please) (by @eisa01)
- hide active custom button action from the hamburger menu, move there About & Help from the settings (by hb0nd)
- update bus, train, tram, subway map icons (by @vikiawv and @yannikbloscheck)

2025.06.30-22 release changes continued:
- better notification icon (by hb0nd)
- make pedestrian areas slightly more distinct (by @yannikbloscheck)
- update parkings color in navigation mode (by @yannikbloscheck)
- add cranes (by vng)
- improve screen reader compatibility (by clover and hb0nd)
- fix Android 14+ crashes when starting foreground services (by kavikhalique)
- fix cutoff of too long multibyte map labels (by @x7z4w)
- fix speed limit indicator activating when driving exactly at speed limit (by hb0nd)

The release will soon be available in Google Play, F-Droid and Apple App Store!

In a world where data privacy is increasingly important, CoMaps stands out. We believe that your navigation data is yours, and only yours.

· No identify people: CoMaps does not know who you are.
· No tracking: The app does not track your locations.
· No data collection: Data is not collected.

Join us with a navigation app that prioritizes your privacy.

The recent 2025.06.30-22 release has now reached Google Play and App Store!

In addition to the updated maps (as of June 22) and related features (improved altitude isolines, improved and added color fills for some map objects, updated map icons etc.), the iOS version has the following specific changes:
- Now actually ending a search when a route starts
- Made sure the whole location button is visible during routing
- Removed a thin black line, that appeared on the app icon on some devices

The update hasn't landed on F-Droid yet, it'd take 2-3 more days.

A new iOS TestFlight version 2025.07.01-4 is available!

https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/issues/698

Changes since the last test build:
- OpenStreetMap data as of June 22
- Switched everything with the OpenStreetMap profile (including login) to more modern technologies
- Changed how the greenery system works to have colors more consistent over different zoom levels (#669)
- Matched parking color in navigation mode to the normal map style
- Rendering paths and track now at same level as footways and cycleways (by @eisa01)
- Slight adjustments to the opacity of footways and backgrounds for general areas (#684 & #658)
- Removed a thin black line, that appeared on the app icon on some devices
- Updated social media links (by @map-per)
- OpenStreetMap profile more responsive with bad network condition

We're thrilled to announce the General Availability of CoMaps on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid!

This is a significant milestone, and as active members of the CoMaps community, you can support the announcement of GA by:

- Re-posting to other resources you know

- Spreading the word

- Celebrating!

We have an amazing community, thank you!