# Topo Maps US vs MNsight

Topo Maps US and MNsight both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Topo Maps US's written reviews are positive against 0% of MNsight's. Topo Maps US also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 6). MNsight's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Topo Maps US against 4.3 for MNsight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps US has 213 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Topo Maps US's written reviews are positive against 0% of MNsight's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps US | MNsight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196)

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

**Highlights:** Download US topographic maps, Offline map viewing, GPS location tracking, Add and import waypoints (flags), Import and share GPX/LOC files, Record and share trails, Elevation profile charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
- 📱 Works completely offline with downloaded maps
- 💰 Free app with no subscriptions or ads
- 🗺️ High-quality USGS topographic maps
- 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
- 🔋 High battery drain during route recording
- ❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
- ⚠️ Route recording stops unexpectedly
- 🔍 No search functionality for trails/landmarks

**Reported bugs**

- White and gray blocks appearing on downloaded offline maps
- Route recording stops unexpectedly mid-hike
- High battery drain during route tracking
- GPX file import issues in iOS 13+
- Map display issues near borders

**Requested features**

- Pause/resume tracking during hikes
- Search feature for trails and landmarks
- Apple Watch app support
- CarPlay integration
- Slope shading visualization


### MNsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283)

Explore Minnesota's subsurface geology with this app. Tap on the map or use your GPS to discover soil, glacial geology, and bedrock information for any location. Learn about the types and ages of the bedrock beneath the surface.

**Highlights:** Map-based geological data, GPS location information, Soil and bedrock details, Glacial geology insights, Bedrock age and type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps US free?

Topo Maps US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MNsight free?

MNsight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps US or MNsight?

Topo Maps US is rated higher. Topo Maps US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while MNsight averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps US or MNsight have ads?

Neither Topo Maps US nor MNsight shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*