Comparison

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer vs TopoRec

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

View various offline and online maps, including vector and raster formats. Supports tracking, route search, and customizable interface units. Offers contour lines and drinking water source data.

Highlights
  • View Mapsforge offline vector maps
  • Offline raster map support
  • Online and WMS map support
  • GPX import/export
  • Scalable interface
  • Worldwide free offline maps
  • Contour lines
Features
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The Cartograph Lite app views Mapsforge offline vector maps, offline raster maps, and online/WMS maps. It supports tracking, route search, overlays, hillshading, reliefs, track drawing, and has many other features. Pro-version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961?ls=1&mt=8 ### Lite Version Features ### - View Mapsforge offline vector maps. - Offline raster maps: Locus SQLite maps, MBTiles, TwoWays/CompeGPS RMAP*, Oruxmaps SQLite*. - Online map support (including WMS - Web Map Service maps), e.g. OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, OpenSeaMap, WikiMedia hillshading. - GPX import and export (basic KML import support). - Scalable interface (e.g. to increase button sizes). - Units: Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit, metric, imperial, nautic. - WaterSupply.at drinking water sources. - Worldwide, free offline maps. - Contour lines (Mapsforge maps). ### Additional Pro Features ### - GPS Track recording. - Full support for Mapsforge styling/render themes (including hillshading) and layers. - Custom online map sources. - Offline hillshading (from HGT/SRTM elevation data). - Offline relief shading. - Offline slope map. - Support for Mapsforge multi-maps (multiple .map files stitched into a single map). - Night/day mode. - Manual track drawing and editing. - Route altitude profile and elevation/slope visualization. - Online route search. - Live tracking and polling (using custom server, GPSies.com, or Cartograph server). - Support for Mapsforge POIs, offline POI search, and dynamic POI loading. - Compass. - Decimal and degree coordinate modes. - Customizable user interface color (dark, light, and colors) and size. - Strava upload. * RMAP and Oruxmaps use various map projections and support is experimental. Please contact us if a map does not work so that we can add support for your projection. Further information: http://www.cartograph.eu Getting started: https://www.cartograph.eu/gettingstarted Help&Tutorial: https://www.cartograph.eu/docs User manual: http://www.cartograph.eu/downloads/usermanual_en.pdf YouTube how-to videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9EOg5h3yY&list=PLP8X6xYv-qCz46hplsfGLW1LNgywBZrTk Full version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961?ls=1&mt=8 Drop us a line if you have questions, feature requests, or other comments: http://www.cartograph.eu/contact ### Maps ### - OpenAndroMaps.org: very good maps for outdoor activities.

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer4 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopoRec at 90% against Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer's 30%. TopoRec also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer ships an update every 5 months, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartograph 2 Lite Map ViewerTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerEnrico Hoffmann

Customer experience

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

TopoRec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

None

Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer free?
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer or TopoRec have ads?
Neither Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer nor TopoRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer or TopoRec?
Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, Cartograph 2 Lite Map Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and TopoRec on October 27, 2026.

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