# Topo Maps US vs Topo Fire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topo Maps US at none against Topo Fire's 1. Topo Maps US also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 11). Topo Fire's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topo Fire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Topo Maps US asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Topo Maps US against 4.5 for Topo Fire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps US has 213 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, Topo Fire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps US | Topo Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 5 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) |

## 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


### Topo Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides wildland firefighters with essential mapping tools and resources for incident response. It offers shared incident maps, various map layers, and navigation aids, all accessible on mobile devices and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Shared incident maps with live location, Multiple map layers (USGS, Forest Service, etc.), Drawing and waypoint tools, Proximity alerts, Apple Watch integration, Cloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Topo Fire Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps US free?

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

### Is Topo Fire free?

Topo Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Topo Fire is rated higher. Topo Maps US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Topo Fire averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Topo Maps US nor Topo Fire shows ads.

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

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, and Topo Fire weekly. Most recently, Topo Maps US was updated on October 15, 2026 and Topo Fire on September 14, 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.*