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Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the release of CoMaps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid!

CoMaps Highlights

• Offline Search and Route: Plan and navigate your trips without internet

• Saves battery: Efficient design that does not drain your battery

• Privacy-respecting: no identify people, no tracking, no data collection

• Free and No Ads: completely free, your journey is smooth

What makes CoMaps special?

CoMaps is a community-driven open-source navigation app

· Open & Transparent: All decisions are made in public, with full transparency.

· Community Empowerment: You have a voice in how the app evolves.

· Free & Not-for-Profit: Our focus is on creating value for the community, not generating profit.

Download CoMaps Today

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.comaps.google

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/comaps/id6747180809

F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.comaps.fdroid/

Discover more of your journey - Powered by the community

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.

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.

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! ❤️

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!

Shape the face of CoMaps! People in the community have added their designs, collaborated and iterated, and now it's up to you to decide which one will represent us best.

– Check Out the Designs: Take a look at the different logo options and see which one resonates with you the most - https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/73 – Vote: Add 👍 reaction to your favorite designs.

Criteria · Simple: easy to draw from memory · Unique · Subtly reflects idea of travel, maps, community, or outdoors

Deadline 9 June: Voting closes Monday. Make your voice heard!

Which logo do you like best?

CoMaps has just been added to Product Hunt! We're hoping to make it to the top of the page. Right now, we have 4 upvotes, and the top product has 358 upvotes. Let's see if we can get CoMaps to the top!

Help Us Reach the Top!

1. Upvote CoMaps: https://www.producthunt.com/products/comaps-2
2. Add Comment: What is your favorite way to use offline maps?

Why CoMaps? · Offline Maps: Hike, bike, and drive without an internet connection. · Privacy-Focus: Navigate with ease and no tracking. · Community-Powered: Built by this amazing community.

Every upvote helps more people discover CoMaps. Thank you! 🌍❤️

Attention All Creative Minds!

CoMaps is on a mission to work together as a community, and we need your creativity to help to do it! We’re inviting all designers, artists, and creative thinkers to collaborate and create a stunning new logo for CoMaps.

Joining?

• Showcase Your Talent: This is your chance to shine and get your work seen by a global community.
• Collaborate with Creatives: Connect with fellow designers, artists and creative people from around the world.

How to Participate:

1. Design Your Logo: Create a unique and eye-catching logo that represents the spirit of CoMaps.
2. Share Your Work: Add your design on Codeberg https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/23
3. Collaborate: Feel free to team up with other creatives to iterate and make your design even better!
4. Tag Us: Post on your social media channels using the hashtag #CoMapsLogoChallenge. Tag CoMaps in your posts so we can see your amazing creations!

Deadlines:

6 June - Design and iteration completed

9 June - Round 1 voting completed

12 June - Iteration completed

15 June - Round 2 voting completed

Criteria:

• Simple: easy to draw from memory
• Unique
• Monochrome in # 588157 brand color
• Subtly reflects idea of travel, maps, community, or outdoors

We can't wait to see what you come up with! Let’s make CoMaps even more amazing together.

We're delighted to reveal that after brainstorming, lots of creative input, and voting, you have chosen the color for CoMaps! 🎨

The winning color is – ‘deep olive green’! This was the top pick in the community collaboration. The color reflects our community's passion for travel and the outdoors, with a warm, calm, and happy appeal which reflects a friendly and visually appealing experience!

A big thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and voted . Your input has truly made this app a reflection of the community.

We're excited to share that the community has spoken, and the name chosen for the community navigation app is... CoMaps! 🎉

The name is very popular, it received twice as many votes (92 votes) as the second choice option (44 votes), and third choice (37 votes).

Thank you to everyone who participated, your enthusiasm and community collaboration are incredible!

Recap

· Goal: The aim for a name was easy pronunciation that resonated with the project's essence, and was not already trademarked.

· Voting: Community members voted by adding 👍 to their favorite names and suggesting names (https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/34).

CoMaps stood out for its simplicity and catchiness, as well as for its perfect alignment with the mission to create a community-driven navigation app that empowers people to explore and navigate the world.

What's Next?

The community will select the color scheme of the project. If you are interested in collaborating to develop the color scheme, check it out! https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/56

We’re thrilled to announce that comaps.app is now live! Explore the latest updates about the app, features, and more on the brand-new website.

Check out comaps.app and discover how you can transform the way you navigate, explore, and share your favorite places. Whether you're a traveler, a local explorer, or just someone who loves maps, CoMaps helps you discover more of your journey!

Latest News: Stay up-to-date with the latest updates and development progress.

Community Features: Connect with people in the community on your favorite platform, and see what others are contributing.

What Makes CoMaps Different: See the ideas behind CoMaps Enjoy a sleek and intuitive design that makes it easy to find what you need.

What’s Next? Your feedback is invaluable, so please let us know what you think and what you’d like to see next. Join us on this journey and help us make comaps.app even better. Share your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions in the comments below!

Why does it feel like navigation apps are more interested in your data than in helping you find your way? That's why we are working to create CoMaps – a community-driven, open-source navigation app designed for you to take the lead.

· Open & Transparent: All decisions are made in public, with full transparency.

· Privacy-respecting: The app doesn’t track you or collect your data.

· Community Empowerment: You have a voice in how the app evolves.

· Free & Not-for-Profit: Our focus is on creating value for the community, not generating profit.

Join us in building a navigation app that truly serves the public good!