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.

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

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.

The 6 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

Android release 2025.06.10 is out on Codeberg!

The new APK release includes new features and updated maps!
https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases

• add a setting to change the leftmost button or hide it
• save built routes as tracks
• add Mastodon and Bluesky contact options to POIs and OSM editor
• transparent system navigation bar in the light mode
• add a few new POI types to the map

Logo Voting is Now Open!

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: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/73
– Vote: Add 👍 reaction to your favorites.

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 is now on ProductHunt! We're hoping to make it to the top of the page for more people to discover CoMaps. 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
· Privacy-Focus
· Community-Powered
Every upvote helps. Thank you! 🌍❤️

CoMaps Logo Design Challenge

We’re inviting all designers, artists, and creative thinkers to collaborate and create a stunning new logo for CoMaps.

1. Design a unique and eye-catching logo that represents the spirit of CoMaps.

2. Add your design on Codeberg https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/23

3. Collaborate with other creatives to iterate and make your design even better!

4. Post on your social media channels using the hashtag #CoMapsLogoChallenge. Tag CoMaps so we can see your amazing creations!

CoMaps Android preview release is out! 🎉
Powered by the community ❤️

For now as a downloadable apk only, get it at https://codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/releases

The release will be available on F-Droid @fdroidorg soon  

And we're working on Google Play and AppStore releases 🛠️

Colorful News!

We're delighted to reveal that after 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 vote!

https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/56#issuecomment-4790103