# MNsight vs TopoRec

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopoRec at 90% against MNsight's 0%. TopoRec also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). MNsight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. MNsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MNsight has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MNsight's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MNsight | TopoRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) | [Enrico Hoffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563581581) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TopoRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MNsight free?

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

### Is TopoRec free?

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

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

TopoRec is rated higher. MNsight averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TopoRec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MNsight or TopoRec have ads?

Neither MNsight nor TopoRec 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.*