CoHunt is a hunting app for iPhone and Android whose end-to-end encrypted group chat and live group map keep a hunting party connected miles beyond cell service, over Meshtastic mesh radios.
Meshtastic is an open-source radio system: small LoRa radios that pass short text messages and GPS positions to each other without cell towers or satellites. Each radio reaches a few miles and relays what it hears, so a spread-out party stays connected across many miles. Range depends on the radios and the terrain.
Dog tracking: Garmin Alpha and Astro collars (through CoHunt's Garmin watch app) and Tractive GPS trackers. CoHunt does not connect to Tracker or Ultracom collars.
No radios? Phones near each other can still share chat and positions directly over Bluetooth.
CoHunt costs $24.99 a year and keeps a hunting party connected miles beyond cell service: encrypted chat and live group tracking over Meshtastic radios, plus ballistics, Garmin and Tractive dog tracking, and property lines in 11 countries. BaseMap is a US mapping app built around planning: since version 7.0 (July 2026) it has 3D maps on iPhone and Android, and its Pro Ultimate plan adds draw odds and a Global Rescue membership.
Per BaseMap's App Store version history, version 7.0 (July 7, 2026) added "full 3D map viewing both online and offline" and location sharing over a satellite-enabled connection, and 7.1 (September 2026) added terrain analysis, viewshed and Apple CarPlay. The iOS listing still marks one Pro feature, "3D Earth view", as iOS-only. BaseMap's plans are Pro at $39.99 a year, Pro Advantage at $69.99 with Global Rescue, and Pro Ultimate at $99.99 with Global Rescue and HuntPlanner draw odds.
Quick Comparison Overview
| Feature | CoHunt $24.99/yr |
BaseMap Pro Ultimate $99.99/yr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | One flat price, all features | Free / Pro / Pro Advantage / Pro Ultimate |
| 3D Maps on iOS | ✓ Full 3D terrain | ✓ 3D online and offline, plus 3D Earth view |
| 3D Maps on Android | ✓ Full 3D terrain | ✓ Since version 7.0 (July 2026) |
| Account Required | No sign-up (optional sign-in to restore on a new phone) | Yes |
| Targeted Advertising | None | No ads in the app; ad networks may show BaseMap's ads on other websites |
| End-to-End Encrypted Chat | ✓ Never stored on a server | ✗ No in-app chat |
| Bluetooth Mesh Messaging | ✓ Works without cell or WiFi | ✗ Not available |
| Meshtastic LoRa Radio | ✓ Long-range off-grid mesh | ✗ Not available |
| Real-Time Group Tracking | ✓ Live and encrypted, also phone to phone with no coverage | ✓ Location sharing over data, or offline over a satellite-enabled connection (7.0) |
| Ballistics Calculator | ✓ Any caliber, weather-aware, DOPE PDF, also on Garmin watch | ✗ Not available |
| Rangefinder | ✓ Built-in AR rangefinder (phone camera); no external rangefinder pairing | ✓ Marks ranged targets from any rangefinder; syncs with compatible Bluetooth units |
| GPS Dog Tracking | ✓ Garmin Alpha/Astro + Tractive | ✗ Not available |
| Trail Camera Integration | ✓ Spypoint with AI species detection + Tactacam Reveal | ✗ No photo sync found |
| Property Boundaries | ✓ US, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany (excluding Bavaria), Austria, France, Spain, Italy and New Zealand | ✓ US only (nationwide) |
| International Coverage | ✓ 11 countries in one plan | ✗ US only |
| Annual Cost | $24.99 | $99.99 Pro Ultimate · $69.99 Pro Advantage · $39.99 Pro |
Why Hunters Switch to CoHunt
Off-grid coordination
BaseMap shares live locations over a data connection, and since version 7.0 also offline over a satellite-enabled connection. It has no in-app chat. CoHunt's chat and live map also go phone to phone with no coverage and no satellite plan:
- Offline maps download fully and run with no signal
- End-to-end encrypted chat, never stored on a server
- Meshtastic LoRa radio integration: small, inexpensive LoRa radios carry messages and positions miles beyond cell service, each radio relaying for the others, and range depends on the radios and the terrain. As of October 2026 we know of no other hunting map app with Meshtastic built in. General navigation tools such as ATAK and CalTopo can show Meshtastic radios too.
- Bluetooth mesh between nearby phones when no radio is around, with no cell, WiFi or internet
A built-in ballistics calculator
BaseMap has no ballistics calculator at any tier. CoHunt includes a full one: any caliber, automatic correction for wind, temperature, humidity, altitude and atmospheric pressure, with DOPE card PDF export, so you need no separate ballistics app. It even rides on your Garmin watch: link a compatible Garmin watch and the CoHunt Connect IQ app shows the range to your target, drop, drift and time of flight on your wrist, plus the DOPE table.
A built-in AR rangefinder
BaseMap marks ranged targets from any rangefinder and syncs with compatible Bluetooth units. CoHunt has no external rangefinder pairing; it builds the rangefinder into the app instead. Point your phone camera at a ridge, draw or treeline and read live distance and elevation out to about 2,700 yards, calculated from GPS, compass and terrain data. Your markers, your group members and a live ballistic solution all appear in the same camera view, with no extra hardware to buy or pair.
GPS dog tracking
BaseMap doesn't integrate with any GPS dog collar system. CoHunt shows the dogs from a Garmin Alpha or Astro on the shared map, relayed through a Garmin watch with no connection needed, and supports Tractive GPS trackers in real time. The entire hunting group sees the dogs, which matters for bird hunters and houndsmen.
Spypoint and Tactacam Reveal trail cameras
We found no trail-camera photo sync in BaseMap. CoHunt includes Spypoint integration with AI-powered species filters, a camera dashboard (battery, signal, temperature), a photo and video gallery, time-of-day filtering and automatic camera placement on your map. CoHunt also connects to Tactacam Reveal cell cameras: photos and videos in the app, battery and signal status for every camera, and each camera placed on your map.
75% less than Pro Ultimate
CoHunt's $24.99 a year is $75 less than BaseMap Pro Ultimate ($99.99) per hunter. Against BaseMap Pro at $39.99, CoHunt is about 38% cheaper, and it includes encrypted chat, off-grid messaging, ballistics and dog tracking, which BaseMap does not offer at any tier.
Privacy by default
BaseMap's privacy policy, last updated April 16, 2018, states: "Currently, our systems do not recognize browser 'do-not-track' requests." It lets network advertisers show BaseMap's own ads to you on other websites; the app itself has no ads. The CoHunt app needs no sign-up, shows no ads and has no usage analytics; it sends anonymous crash reports, which you can switch off. Our privacy policy carries a warrant canary: as of March 11, 2026 we had never received a National Security Letter or a FISA request. This website uses Google Analytics to count visits.
International coverage in one plan
BaseMap's property data covers the US. CoHunt covers all 50 states too, plus Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany (excluding Bavaria), Austria, France, Spain, Italy and New Zealand in a single $24.99 plan, so a hunt abroad uses the same app.
What BaseMap Still Has
Being straight about what BaseMap offers that CoHunt doesn't:
- Rangefinder target marking. BaseMap marks ranged targets from any rangefinder and syncs with compatible Bluetooth units. CoHunt does not pair with external rangefinders; it builds the rangefinder in instead, with an AR view that reads distance and elevation through the phone camera.
- HuntPlanner draw odds. The Pro Ultimate tier includes HuntPlanner draw odds. Useful for Western tag hunters working draw strategies across multiple states.
- Global Rescue. Pro Advantage and Pro Ultimate include a Global Rescue membership.
- Terrain analysis, viewshed and Apple CarPlay, added in version 7.1 (September 2026).
- Location sharing over a satellite-enabled connection, added in version 7.0, for times when there is no cell service.
CoHunt is built for what BaseMap leaves out: encrypted chat, and a live group map that runs over Meshtastic radios with no cell or satellite service, for $75 a year less than Pro Ultimate. If you rely on BaseMap for draw odds, keep it for that and run CoHunt alongside it.
Common Questions
Can I import my existing BaseMap waypoints?
Yes. CoHunt supports standard GPX import and export. Waypoints, tracks and hunt areas can be transferred between apps. The two apps speak the same coordinate format.
Does CoHunt integrate with Bluetooth laser rangefinders?
No. CoHunt's rangefinder is built into the app: point your phone camera at the terrain and the AR rangefinder reads live distance and elevation out to about 2,700 yards using GPS, compass and terrain data, with your markers, group members and a live ballistic solution overlaid in the camera view. BaseMap marks ranged targets from any rangefinder and syncs with compatible Bluetooth units, so if your workflow depends on a dedicated laser rangefinder, BaseMap fits it better.
What about BaseMap's HuntPlanner draw odds?
HuntPlanner is a real BaseMap strength in 2026: its draw odds come with Pro Ultimate. CoHunt does not include draw-odds analytics. If your season revolves around Western draw applications, BaseMap Pro Ultimate at $99.99 may earn its place. If you don't apply for draws, CoHunt costs $75 a year less.
Does CoHunt have web or desktop access?
Not today. CoHunt runs on iPhone and Android only, so if you do most of your planning on a computer, CoHunt will not cover that part.
Can BaseMap share locations without cell service?
Since version 7.0 (July 2026), BaseMap can share locations offline over a satellite-enabled connection. It has no in-app chat. CoHunt's chat and live map reach miles beyond cell service over Meshtastic radios, with no cell or satellite service at all, and phones near each other also connect over Bluetooth.
Why Hunters Switch to CoHunt
- $24.99 a year, 75% less than BaseMap Pro Ultimate ($99.99)
- End-to-end encrypted chat, never stored on a server
- Meshtastic radio messaging miles beyond cell service
- Built-in ballistics calculator with weather correction, on your phone and your Garmin watch
- Built-in AR rangefinder with live ballistic overlay
- Garmin Alpha/Astro and Tractive GPS dog tracking
- Spypoint and Tactacam Reveal trail cameras
- Property data for the US, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany (excluding Bavaria), Austria, France, Spain, Italy and New Zealand
- No sign-up, no ads, no usage analytics
- One plan at $24.99 a year since July 2025
Stick With BaseMap If
- You mark targets with a laser rangefinder and want them on the map
- You apply to Western draws and depend on HuntPlanner draw odds
- You want a Global Rescue membership in your plan
- You want terrain analysis and viewshed tools
Even then, CoHunt can run alongside it and keep your party connected where phones lose signal.
How to Switch
- Export your BaseMap data as GPX: waypoints, tracks and hunt areas. Keep a local copy.
- Install CoHunt from the App Store or Google Play; the app needs no sign-up. Or start with the free 7-day trial on the web.
- Import your GPX files. Property boundaries appear automatically across the 11 countries CoHunt covers.
- Pre-download offline maps for your hunting grounds.
- Pair your hunting party via QR contact share. Real-time tracking, encrypted chat and waypoint sharing come on automatically.
- If you run Meshtastic LoRa radios, pair each one with a phone over Bluetooth; the radios carry messages farther than phone-to-phone Bluetooth.
- Cancel BaseMap at the end of your billing period if CoHunt covers what you need. Against Pro Ultimate, that is $75 a year per hunter.
The Bottom Line
BaseMap is a strong US mapping app, with 3D maps on iPhone and Android, location sharing that can run over a satellite connection, draw odds and Global Rescue in its top plans, and rangefinder target marking. CoHunt costs $24.99 a year, 75% less than Pro Ultimate, and keeps your party connected miles beyond cell service: encrypted chat and a live group map over Meshtastic radios, plus a ballistics calculator, Garmin and Tractive dog tracking and property lines in 11 countries.
If your party needs to talk where phones lose signal, take CoHunt on your next hunt, and keep BaseMap for draw odds if you apply for them.
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