Comparison

Topo Maps US vs Camp Plan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Topo Maps US

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
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Download and view topographic maps covering the United States. Topographic maps are useful for recreational activities such as hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing, mountain biking, geocaching, and exploring. MAPS Choose from 2 map sources: USGS standard topographic or USGS hybrid topographic. OFFLINE Download maps for areas of interest to view them later when you don't have Internet access or you don't want to use cell data. TRACKING Use location tracking to show where you are on the map, your elevation, and the accuracy of the GPS signal. FLAGS Flags are included with map downloads. Add flags (waypoints) to the map to mark your current location or other locations. Import flags from other sources using GPX files and geocache LOC files. Share flags with others using email or AirDrop. Organize your flag types by color, for example, geocaches, trailheads, and summits. TRAILS Trails are included with map downloads. Import trails (tracks) using GPX files you find on the Internet or from your personal GPS track collection. Share trails with others using email or AirDrop. Organize your trail types by color, for example, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, and OHV trails. TRAIL RECORDING Record your own trails to show where you've been on the map, follow them later, and share with others. ELEVATION PROFILE Recorded trails include an elevation profile (distance/elevation chart). NAVIGATION Navigate to a flag by following the direction arrow that uses your compass heading. Useful for geocaching. MEASURE Measure the distance between points on the map. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Camp Plan

Plan backcountry adventures by importing GPX files to estimate travel time and calorie needs. Download weather forecasts along your route and generate a packing list. During your trip, track time, distance, and current weather conditions.

Highlights
  • GPX file import
  • Estimated travel time calculation
  • Calorie needs estimation
  • Weather forecast download
  • Packing list generation
  • Real-time trip tracking
Features
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Camp plan helps you plan your next backcountry adventure. Import a GPX file, and the app will calculate  • Estimated travel time • How many calories you'll need • Download weather forecasts along your route • Packing list During your trip, the app will calculate the time and distance remaining to your next destination and show the current weather conditions based on the downloaded forecast. Perfect for backpackers, climbers, and mountaineers who want to plan their trips with confidence.

Screenshots

Topo Maps US3 screens
Camp Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camp Plan at 5.0 against Topo Maps US's 4.4. Camp Plan also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Topo Maps US's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camp Plan 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 211 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Topo Maps US versus Camp Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps USCamp Plan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (211 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings211 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDC Cloud Apps, LLCShawn Murphy

Customer experience

Topo Maps US

All ratings211 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%

Camp Plan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Topo Maps US

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Flags cluttering the view
  • Inconsistent zoom functionality
  • Route tracking drops without saving

Requested features

18 requests
  • Pause/resume tracking during hikes
  • Search feature for trails and landmarks
  • Apple Watch app support
  • CarPlay integration
  • Slope shading visualization
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  • Ability to select and download multiple tiles at once
  • Background map downloading
  • Map transfer between devices
  • iCloud backup for GPS tracks
  • Older USGS topographic map versions
  • Time stamps in GPX export for fitness tracking
  • Quadrangle identification display
  • Built-in compass with map orientation
  • Laptop map manager for easier updates
  • Community Q&A section
  • Multiple color options for waypoints
  • Auto-save feature for long recordings
  • Larger downloadable map areas

Camp Plan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Topo Maps US

No in-app purchases

None

Camp Plan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo Maps US free?
Topo Maps US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camp Plan free?
Camp Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Topo Maps US or Camp Plan?
Camp Plan is rated higher. Topo Maps US averages 4.4 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Camp Plan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Topo Maps US or Camp Plan have ads?
Neither Topo Maps US nor Camp Plan shows ads.

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