# MapToaster NZ Topo Maps — Topographical Maps of NZ > Offline New Zealand topographical maps for navigation and expedition planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Integrated Mapping Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptoaster-nz-topo-maps/id839300690 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Integrated Mapping Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/420287379) - Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 272 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-06-02 - Data updated: 2026-07-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptoaster-nz-topo-maps/id839300690/reviews.md ## What is MapToaster NZ Topo Maps? MapToaster for iOS provides New Zealand topo maps with all the rich detail of the LINZ Topo50 and Topo250 topographical maps, helping you plan your expedition and get to the right spot. Whether you are a recreational or business user, MapToaster provides indispensable reference topo maps, with easy-to-use software. The app includes a 1:250,000 scale topographical map of New Zealand. The 1:50,000 scale topo maps are available for in-app purchase and these include: * New Zealand South Islandand Stewart Island * New Zealand North Island, Kermadec group and Chatham Islands * Antarctica around the area of the Ross Sea and the sub-antarctic islands - Antipodes Is, Auckland Is, Bounty Is, Campbell Is, Snares Is Once downloaded, the mapping doesn't need a WiFi connection or cellphone coverage, as the maps are stored on your device. Features: * detailed LINZ 1:50,000 mapping available by in-app purchase. * comprehensive search index with over 60,000 placenames. Includes all the map placenames, locality names, track start and end points * 1:50,000 mapping shows Conservation Estate with a magenta border and Scenic & Recreation reserves with a red border * built-in map legend * coordinates can be displayed and entered either in WGS-84 longitude/latitude or local projected coordinates (e.g. NZTM etc) * navigate to a waypoint using a head-up display on the map. Shows the speed, time-to-destination, distance, bearing and direction to turn to get to the destination. Select a destination by tapping the waypoint symbol on the map, then the "Navigate to Waypoint" menu option. Tap the navigation display to cancel navigation. Option to use device heading or ground track for direction. * share waypoints by email, iMessage and AirDrop * import waypoints from GPX files by email, iMessage and AirDrop * import and share tracks in GPX file format by email, iMessage and AirDrop * geocachers can view the full detail in geocaching.com PocketQuery files, with automatic colour coding by cache type. * map can show and follow your current location. Map display can be north-up or track-up * create waypoints either at your current location or by tap & hold on the map * create a track by tapping out a path on the screen * record your track while the GPS is running. Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. * split screen mode for iPads * 3D Touch Home screen shortcuts on iPhone 6s or later * map browsing and Find handoff between your devices. View a map on your iPhone and jump to your iPad at the same place * the Find, Track and Waypoint views show the distance from the centre of the current view * measure distances by tapping out a track on the screen * uses familar gestures: pinch to zoom, drag, double-tap to zoom in, two-finger tap to zoom out, tap & hold to mark a waypoint * maps are stored on your device. Once the download is done, you don't need an Internet connection * privacy-friendly. The app doesn't report your location to us and the waypoints & tracks stay on your device, unless you choose to share them * friendly helpful technical support by email Made by Integrated Mapping Ltd, a Christchurch-based company with over 30 years experience in developing mapping software, whose customers include multinational consulting companies, conservation organisations, Crown Research Institutes, central, regional and local government, universities, schools and libraries, emergency services such as St Johns, helicopter rescue, Search and Rescue, and Police. ## Key features - Detailed LINZ 1:50,000 topographical mapping - Offline map storage - Comprehensive placename search - Waypoint creation and navigation - GPX file import/export - Conservation Estate and Scenic Reserve borders ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Antarctica (Ross Dependency) & NZ Sub-antarctic Is - 1:50,000 | Free | one-time | | New Zealand Sth Is - 1:50,000 | $3.99 | one-time | | North Island etc 1:50,000 | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 53) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptoaster-nz-topo-maps/id839300690/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Would be nice to be able to download map using data only *2026-07-18, version 4.0.9* Why restrict users from being able to only download using wifi? Every other app doesn’t seem to care. Give people the option ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2026-06-23, version 4.0.9* This is fantastic! ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-05-06, version 4.0.9* Been the best NZ topomap app I’ve used. . Have used it for around 10 years and it’s still going strong with free map updates . Have contacted developer in past and he’s been approachable and helpful. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2025-03-14, version 4.0.9* An excellent app. Extremely accurate and easy to use. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Simple, reliable and not buggy. *2024-11-22, version 4.0.9* Great snappy app with most stuff you need for knowing where you are in the bush. Good resolution maps and a quick gps locator. Be cool if you could source more track info or distances between the included landmarks and features particularly adjacent huts, peaks junctions etc. ### 3/5 — Can’t load my purchases *2024-05-07, version 4.0.9* Downloaded and paid for north and South Island maps. They show up in the get more maps page as downloaded, However when I go select map in settings; they aren’t there? ### 5/5 — Glenn *2024-03-22, version 4.0.9* Excellent app ### 5/5 — Excellent navigation tool. *2023-12-26, version 4.0.9* This a great system which I use all the time when I’m in the backcountry. I’ve had it on my iPhone for several years. Great tracking tool, which has helped me several times when being caught by low cloud when hunting thar and chamy. It also works well in the bush. ### 2/5 — Purchase Required *2023-07-02* While I certainly don’t expect everything to be free, if you want to download a map at any useful resolution then you’ll have to pay. Only thing it really lets you do without paying is pin your position. There are great apps out there that are actually much less expensive (and don’t try to tell you they are “free”). **Developer response:** Sorry we can't meet your expectation that everything should be free - apps don't build themselves. The app is a free download that includes a 1:250,000 map of New Zealand. Other maps are in-app purchases. All the app's features are available without paying anything. ### 2/5 — Purchase Required *2023-06-25* If you want to download a map, then you’ll have to pay. Only thing it really lets you do without paying is pin your position. **Developer response:** Sorry we can't meet your expectation that everything should be free - apps don't build themselves. The app is a free download that includes a 1:250,000 map of New Zealand. Other maps are in-app purchases. All the app's features are available without paying anything. ## Frequently asked questions about MapToaster NZ Topo Maps ### What does MapToaster NZ Topo Maps do? This app provides detailed topographical maps of New Zealand, similar to LINZ Topo50 and Topo250 maps. It's designed to help users plan expeditions, navigate, and find specific locations offline. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include detailed offline LINZ 1:50,000 mapping (available via in-app purchase), a search index of over 60,000 placenames, waypoint creation and navigation, GPX file import/export, and the ability to view your current location on the map. ### How much does MapToaster NZ Topo Maps cost? The base app is free, offering a 1:250,000 scale topographical map of New Zealand. More detailed 1:50,000 scale maps for specific regions are available for in-app purchase. ### Does the app require an internet connection to use the maps? No, once the maps are downloaded to your device, they can be used without a WiFi connection or cellphone coverage, making it ideal for remote areas. ### Who would benefit from using this app? This app is beneficial for recreational users like hikers and geocachers, as well as business users who require reliable, detailed, and offline topographical maps of New Zealand for planning and navigation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.9 — 2023-02-01 - updated Topo50 and Topo250 maps - bug fixes, and performance and usability enhancements ### 4.0.5 — 2023-01-30 - updated Topo50 and Topo250 maps - bugs fixes, and performance and usability enhancements ### 3.7.4 — 2019-09-25 - iOS/iPadOS 13 compatibility - bug fixes ### 3.5.2 — 2018-06-24 - Updated 1:250,000 map - May 2018 - 1:50,000 maps updated to May 2018. To update, delete the maps, then re-download it. - iPhone X support - Fixed a problem where GPX file exports couldn't be loaded in some other software - Timestamps are now shown in local time rather than UTC - List of tracks now shows the track time duration - Waypoints list shows time the waypoint was created - Can zoom in more (note zooming beyond the map scale doesn't get more detail, just makes it bigger) - Updated 1:50,000 legend - More accurate estimate of required free space to install new maps (iOS 11 only) - Waypoint ID's can have any characters in them now. But best stick to just letters and numbers as not all GPS can cope with Unicode characters in names - Can now restore map-follows-your-location mode when the GPS is running without turning the GPS off/on. If you drag the map while the GPS is running the map stops following your location and the GPS button turns brown. To restore map-follows mode, press an hold the GPS button for a couple of seconds. The maps will start following your location again and GPS button will turn red. - Bug fixes ### 3.0.0 — 2016-01-04 * Now with Sep-2017 1:50,000 topo maps. Includes DoC Estate (purple border) and Scenic/Recreation Reserve (red border) boundaries. * GPS track recording. Option in Settings lets you record where you go * Import and export tracks in GPX file format * Create a track by tapping out a path on the map * Split-screen and slide-over multitasking for more recent iPads * 3D Touch Home screen shortcuts on iPhone 6s or later * Map browsing and Find handoff between your devices. View a map on your iPhone and jump to your iPad at the same place * The Find, Track and Waypoint views now show the distance from the centre of the current map view * Measure distances by tapping out a track on the screen (note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life) ## Apps similar to MapToaster NZ Topo Maps | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NZ Tides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-tides/id413888636) | 4.7 (72) | Free | Navigation | | [iSailGPS NZ : Nautical Charts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isailgps-nz-nautical-charts/id911580513) | — | $0.99 | Navigation | | [NZ Topo50 North Island](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-topo50-north-island/id602524763) | 5.0 (2) | $3.99 | Navigation | | [NZ Topo50 South Island](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-topo50-south-island/id605676156) | 4.1 (9) | $3.99 | Navigation | | [iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihikegps-nz-linz-topo-maps/id490570230) | 5.0 (2) | $2.99 | Navigation | | [Te Araroa - The Trail App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/te-araroa-the-trail-app/id1448152645) | 4.0 (5) | Free | Navigation | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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