# Topo Maps US vs TAK Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: TAK Tracker at 5.0 against Topo Maps US's 4.4. TAK Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Topo Maps US's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and ratings volume (213 vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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.

TAK Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps US has 213 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Topo Maps US's written reviews are positive against 67% of TAK Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, TAK Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps US | TAK Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [Flight Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781317537) |

## 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


### TAK Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671)

This navigation app allows users to integrate with existing Team Awareness Kit (TAK) servers for training and operations. It supports data packages, certificate enrollment, and broadcasts location information over UDP. The app is designed for low power consumption and continuous background operation.

**Highlights:** TAK server integration, Data Packages and Certificate Enrollment, Location/CoT broadcast over UDP, Emergency Beacon support, Standard, Hybrid, and 3D Maps, Adjustable measurement types (MGRS), Continuous background operation

**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 TAK Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps US or TAK Tracker?

TAK Tracker is rated higher. Topo Maps US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while TAK Tracker averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps US or TAK Tracker have ads?

Neither Topo Maps US nor TAK Tracker shows ads.

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

Topo Maps US ships an update every 2 months, and TAK Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Topo Maps US was updated on October 15, 2026 and TAK Tracker on October 13, 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.*