# Topo Maps US vs Route3D 3.0

The clearest difference is rating: Topo Maps US at 4.4 against Route3D 3.0's 2.5. Topo Maps US also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Route3D 3.0's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Topo Maps US holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps US has 214 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Topo Maps US's written reviews are positive against 50% of Route3D 3.0's.

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, Route3D 3.0 every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps US | Route3D 3.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route3d-30/id1447304086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [Eastridge Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/392920417) |

## 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


### Route3D 3.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route3d-30/id1447304086)

This app offers a 3D topographic map for outdoor activities, displaying terrain in perspective with hills. It allows users to playback routes like a movie, view elevation profiles, and switch between maps and aerial photography. Maps can be cached for offline access and GPS tracking is supported.

**Highlights:** 3D topographic maps, Route playback, Elevation profiles, Map and aerial view switching, Offline map caching, GPS tracking, GPX import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Route3D 3.0 free?

Route3D 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps US or Route3D 3.0?

Topo Maps US is rated higher. Topo Maps US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Route3D 3.0 averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps US or Route3D 3.0 have ads?

Neither Topo Maps US nor Route3D 3.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topo Maps US or Route3D 3.0?

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, and Route3D 3.0 every 11 months. Most recently, Topo Maps US was updated on October 24, 2026 and Route3D 3.0 on October 24, 2026.

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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.*