# MNsight vs LiveTopo

The clearest difference is rating: MNsight at 4.3 against LiveTopo's 3.5. MNsight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveTopo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MNsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

MNsight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | MNsight | LiveTopo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews)** | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) | [TerraTrace Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321132077) |

## What reviewers say

### MNsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283)

Explore Minnesota's subsurface geology with this app. Tap on the map or use your GPS to discover soil, glacial geology, and bedrock information for any location. Learn about the types and ages of the bedrock beneath the surface.

**Highlights:** Map-based geological data, GPS location information, Soil and bedrock details, Glacial geology insights, Bedrock age and type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LiveTopo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetopo/id1521874998)

Access detailed topographic and geologic maps for exploration and understanding the natural world. Save locations and tracks for free, with offline map access for US public lands available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Topographic and geologic map access, Save favorite locations and tracks, Real-time hiking metrics (pace, distance, altitude), Offline maps for US public lands, Detailed geological information, Free trial for subscription features

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveTopo Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LiveTopo Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MNsight free?

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

### Is LiveTopo free?

LiveTopo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MNsight or LiveTopo?

MNsight is rated higher. MNsight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while LiveTopo averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do MNsight or LiveTopo have ads?

Neither MNsight nor LiveTopo 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.*