MD Companion vs TopoRec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MD Companion
This app assists metal detector enthusiasts by providing a digital log for their finds. Users can record details about each discovery, including location and notes, to track their hobby effectively.
- Log metal detector finds
- Record location of finds
- Add notes to discoveries
- Track hobby progress
- Digital logbook
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Useful app for metal detector hobbists Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
TopoRec
Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
- View historical and modern online maps
- Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks
- Import and export data (GPX compatible)
- Filter maps by type and scale
- Create custom lines and areas
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TopoRec – The powerful map viewer for historical & modern maps Explore the world through maps! TopoRec gives you access to both historical and current map data. Discover locations, collect position data, edit areas, record tracks, and export or import your data – all in one app. Perfect for: • Historians & archaeologists • Metal detector enthusiasts • Map lovers & outdoor explorers • History buffs with a curiosity for the past Features at a glance: • View online maps (historical & modern) • Capture & edit points, areas, and tracks • Import & export data (incl. GPX) • Filter maps by type and scale • Create your own lines and areas • Internet connection required Free use with time limitation: All features can be used free and without restrictions for a short time. After approx. 2 minutes per session, a Premium subscription is required to continue without limitations. TopoRec Premium – Your benefits: • Unlimited access to all features • Exclusive extras & new updates • Priority support Subscription info: The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the account settings. Legal information: • End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://toporec.com/privacy_policy/datenschutzerklaerung.html Rediscover maps – with TopoRec!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TopoRec at 5.0 against MD Companion's 4.3. TopoRec also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). MD Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. MD Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MD Companion has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MD Companion's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MD Companion ships an update every 3 months, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MD Companion | TopoRec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leo Mesentsev | Enrico Hoffmann |
Customer experience
MD Companion
TopoRec
In-app purchases
MD Companion
No in-app purchases
TopoRec
- Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year








