# Topo Maps US vs Camp Plan

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps US | Camp Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-us/id1033846196/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-plan/id6503201617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [Shawn Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748338485) |

## 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


### Camp Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-plan/id6503201617)

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