# Topo GPS - Topographic maps — Plan and follow gpx routes

> Offline topographic GPS device for outdoor navigation and route planning. (iPhone/iPad app by rdzl.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [rdzl](https://appshunter.io/developer/578960578)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 462 App Store ratings · 400 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 107 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian and 9 more
- Released: 2012-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575/reviews.md

## What is Topo GPS?

Makes from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and/or Macbook a complete GPS device with detailed topographic maps. Viewed maps will be stored on your device so that Topo GPS can also be used offline.

Why should you buy an expensive GPS device if you can install Topo GPS? Topo GPS contains all functions of a regular GPS device for less money, has a much more detailed map, and is more convenient to operate. The accuracy of the position determination is in favorable conditions about 5 m.

Ideal for walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, geocaching, scouting, trail running and other outdoor activities. Also suited for outdoor professionals.

- Map
* To use Topo GPS you need to buy a map.
* Official topographic maps of many countries, including Great Britain (OS Explorer), New Zealand and Australia are available as in-app purchase. 
* Topographic maps are very detailed maps, include height contours and are very suited for outdoor activities.
* All maps of a certain region can be made offline accessible using the map download screen.
* Easy switching between maps.

- Routes
* Recording routes, with pause and restart possibility.
* Planning routes via route points.
* Generating routes
* Editing routes
* Synchronization with your other devices via iCloud.
* Searching routes with filters.
* Routes can be organized into folders.

- Waypoints
* Easy adding by pressing long on map.
* Adding waypoints through address or coordinates.
* Sharing waypoints.
* Editing waypoints.

- Layers
Layers contain information that can be added to and removed from the map.
* Long distance bicycle routes
* Mountainbike routes

- Coordinates
* Easy entering coordinates
* Scanning coordinates
* Supported coordinate systems:
WGS84 decimal, WGS84 degree minutes (seconds), UTM, MGRS, and other country specific coordinate systems.
* Coordinates grid layers

- Intuitive interface
* Clear menu with most important functions.
* Different dashboard panels with distance, time, speed, altitude and coordinates.
* Clear manual at www.topo-gps.com

- Supported file formats:
* gpx, kml/kmz, geojson (all also zip compressed), WFS, csv


If you are recording a route, the GPS will run in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Rdzl, the company behind Topo GPS, does not obtain in any way the position of the user of Topo GPS. Rdzl does also not obtain the routes recorded by the user, and save the routes planned by the user, unless the route is shared with Topo GPS. We sell our product, not our user data.

Privacy policy: https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy
Terms of use: https://www.topo-gps.com/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Detailed topographic maps
- Offline map access
- Route recording and planning
- Waypoint management
- Support for multiple coordinate systems
- GPX and KML file import/export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France topographic 1 year | $18.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 64 km² of France | $0.99 | one-time |
| 256 km² of Great Britain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map Netherlands | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mountainbike routes layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Spain | $3.99 | one-time |
| OpenStreetMap world coverage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map New Zealand | $3.99 | one-time |
| 64 km² of Great Britain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Norway | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Sweden | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Germany | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hiking node network | $2.99 | one-time |
| Long distance bicycle routes | $2.99 | one-time |
| United States - Aerial imagery | $0.99 | one-time |
| United States topographic map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Switzerland 1:10.000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Denmark | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Topo GPS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent multi-country map system
- 👍 Best routes for outdoorsy travelers
- 👍 Brilliant app for navigation and route planning
- 👍 Excellent for off-road and adventure riding
- 👍 Fantastic for planning and sharing hiking routes
- 👍 High quality and detailed maps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Offline download issues with TLS errors
- 🐛 Incorrect location search results
- 💰 Paid maps disappear after purchase
- 💰 Expensive for full map coverage
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface and route planning
- 🤔 Missing trail/path data in some areas
- 🤔 Slow map download speeds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchased maps disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore previous purchases on new devices
- Crashes and freezes when using the app

**Most requested features**

- Add elevation data to topo maps
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Provide more detailed trail/path data
- Add CarPlay and Apple Watch support
- Improve map download and caching performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 400)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — J’adore!

*2026-08-12*

Le grand plus pour moi c’est l’achat des cartes sans abonnement !

### 5/5 — Almost perfect app for UK hill walkers

*2026-07-19, version 10.9.0*

I came to this app from the Ordnance Survey’s mapping app and was shocked to see that the sharpness and quality of OS Explorer (1:25k) maps was so much better in Topo GPS than in OS’s own offering. The range of metrics you can record in this app is also much better, and the Apple Watch app is perfect for following a route on OS maps without pulling your phone out of your pocket. Offline mode using downloaded maps while the phone is in airplane mode also works better than the OS app. There are just two things that Topo GPS lacks currently that would make it perfect in my book: (1) the map rotation when using ‘track up’ orientation is jerky - if this could be smoothed out, it would be nicer, and (2) the digital terrain model currently only covers England and Wales in the UK; I do most of my walking in Scotland, so an accurate DTM for Scotland would be great, please!

### 3/5 — Blurry Topos

*2026-06-20, version 10.8.0*

I was looking for 20 ft contours, which I know are available. These are 40 at best. The res blurs a bit as I moves around the map.

### 5/5 — BRILLIANT!

*2026-06-17, version 10.8.0*

I’ve been using this app for around 4 years now for navigation off tarmac on a motorcycle. It’s an amazing tool with massive functionality. The maps are very reasonably priced too, be that annual subscription or one off purchase. The crossover of planning on iPad and using on iPhone is very convenient. A few things I’d like to see are more countries (Portugal) and even a website planning platform. But really this is an incredible app and highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Immer wieder gut

*2026-06-09*

Egal wo wir unterwegs waren, dieses Programm war immer hilfreich.

### 5/5 — Great map

*2026-05-15, version 10.8.0*

Love to be able to leave a track and save on the go, pictures directly onto the map. Coordinates and time logged by itself.

### 5/5 — Hervorragend!

*2026-05-02*

Ich nutze noch garnicht den vollen Funktionsumfang und bin jetzt schon begeistert. Für Wandern und Radfahren finde ich die App optimal. Und auch beim Paddeln in den Grachten einer holländischen Stadt kann ich diverse Paddeltouren gleichzeitig ansehen und mich damit beliebig durch die Stadt bewegen. Die Offline-Karten brauchen natürlich Speicherplatz, aber selbst auf ein „kleines“ iPhone SE passt immer noch ganz Deutschland. Aus meiner Sicht ein hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

### 5/5 — Einfach spitze!

*2026-04-26*

Die App ist ideal für den Dienst! Habe sie sowohl in 6 Jahren Bundeswehr nicht missen wollen, als auch jetzt bei der Polizei. Die Karten sind sehr detailliert & das GPS reagiert schnell. Ich bin sehr zufrieden! Es könnte noch ein wenig Quality of life Features haben, wie z.B. Markierung setzten, Dinge einzeichnen & Radien ausmessen geben. Darüber kann man jedoch hinweg sehen. 

Meine Empfehlung nach jahrelanger Nutzung geht raus!

### 5/5 — Nice app, good apple watch version

*2026-04-18, version 10.8.0*

Interface has its quirks, but everything is there. Apple Watch app is good (shows an actual map! no track recording though), and OS maps are half the price of official app :)

### 5/5 — Knooppuntennetwerk vlaanderen niet aangepast aan 2026.

*2026-04-04, version 10.7.1*

Jammer. Support geeft geen antwoord.

## Frequently asked questions about Topo GPS

### What does Topo GPS do?

Topo GPS transforms your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Macbook into a comprehensive GPS device. It provides detailed topographic maps that can be downloaded for offline use, allowing you to plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities.

### How do I get maps for Topo GPS?

To use Topo GPS, you need to purchase maps as an in-app purchase. Official topographic maps for many countries, including Great Britain, New Zealand, and Australia, are available. These maps are highly detailed and include height contours, making them ideal for outdoor use.

### Is Topo GPS free to use?

The app itself is free to download, but you need to purchase maps as in-app purchases to use its full functionality. There are no advertisements within the app, and your data is not collected or sold.

### What devices is Topo GPS compatible with?

Topo GPS is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Macbook devices. This allows for a seamless experience across your Apple ecosystem for planning and navigation.

### What are the main use cases for Topo GPS?

Topo GPS is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, geocaching, scouting, and trail running. It is also suited for outdoor professionals who require reliable navigation tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.9.2 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes and corrections

### 10.9.1 — 2026-07-21

Small improvements

### 10.9.0 — 2026-07-10

- Topographic map of Sweden can be zoomed in further.
- New topographic maps and aerial imagery of Czech Republic
- You can now ask questions about Topo GPS inside the app (Menu > Help).

### 10.8.0 — 2026-04-16

- Improved importing and exporting of geodata
- Improvements in layers
- You can now select routes or waypoints and create a layer from them
- Editing of route waypoints improved
- Other small improvements

### 10.7.1 — 2026-02-15

Corrections and small improvements.

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