# GeoTaggerApp vs Topographic Maps & Trails

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Topographic Maps & Trails at 58% against GeoTaggerApp's 0%. Topographic Maps & Trails also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). GeoTaggerApp's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

GeoTaggerApp costs $0.99 and Topographic Maps & Trails $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Topographic Maps & Trails holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topographic Maps & Trails has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GeoTaggerApp's written reviews are positive against 58% of Topographic Maps & Trails's.

GeoTaggerApp ships an update every 13 months, Topographic Maps & Trails every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoTaggerApp | Topographic Maps & Trails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geotaggerapp/id1102067358/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topographic-maps-and-trails/id1440944902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #197 |
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Greg Shaffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/581349133) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoTaggerApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geotaggerapp/id1102067358)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app allows you to mark and share locations of interest with detailed data like time, coordinates, and altitude. It attempts to identify place names and supports sharing via email, messages, and notes.

**Highlights:** Mark locations of interest, Capture time, coordinates, altitude, heading, course, and speed, Correlate location with place names, Share geo tags via email, messages, and notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Topographic Maps & Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topographic-maps-and-trails/id1440944902)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

**Highlights:** Offline USGS topographic maps, Satellite and topo map layers, Hiking activity tracker, Track distance, vertical, and time, Calorie burn estimation, Color-coded elevation tracks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great maps and GPS tracking
- 👍 Useful for hiking and outdoor activities
- 🚀 Offline maps functionality
- 👍 Accurate elevation data
- 👍 Intuitive controls and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading offline maps is difficult
- 🔍 Lacks detailed zoom and elevation details
- 🔍 No compass or GPS coordinate display
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on older devices
- Offline maps not loading properly
- Distance tracking inaccuracies
- Disappearing map details on zoom

**Requested features**

- Add compass and GPS coordinate display
- Improve offline map downloading process
- Enhance zoom and elevation detail
- Integrate with health/fitness apps
- Allow renaming of recorded sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoTaggerApp free?

GeoTaggerApp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Topographic Maps & Trails free?

Topographic Maps & Trails costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GeoTaggerApp or Topographic Maps & Trails?

Topographic Maps & Trails is rated higher. GeoTaggerApp averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Topographic Maps & Trails averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do GeoTaggerApp or Topographic Maps & Trails have ads?

Neither GeoTaggerApp nor Topographic Maps & Trails shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GeoTaggerApp or Topographic Maps & Trails?

GeoTaggerApp ships an update every 13 months, and Topographic Maps & Trails every 4 months. Most recently, GeoTaggerApp was updated on October 26, 2026 and Topographic Maps & Trails on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GeoTaggerApp or Topographic Maps & Trails?

GeoTaggerApp currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and Topographic Maps & Trails at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*