What sets CoMaps apart is a fully transparent governance approach. All decisions about the app's development are made publicly, with users and contributors having a voice in its future direction. This focus on community engagement aims to deliver value for its users rather than prioritize profit.
Did I miss something? How is Organic Maps possibly "prioritizing profit?"
Yep, sure enough I missed this:
https://news.itsfoss.com/organic-maps-fork-comaps/
I have no idea to what extent the allegations are justified, but if they are true, then yeah, a fork was necessary.