Comparison

FetchMap vs Topo Lock Maps

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

Head to head
About

FetchMap

Features
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If you are looking for something besides standard road maps, FetchMap is the App for you. With it you can access maps from a lot of different source, such as OpenStreet Maps and OpenTopo. You can get maps from the US Geological Survey (great topo-sheet) and the UK Ordnance Survey. You can also access satellite images from NASA, included daily snapshots of the Earth. Many groups have posted railroad layers, ski trails, hiking & biking paths as well as scanned historic maps. You can overlay maps and fade between them, which is especially useful when looking at historic maps. You can plot your GPS location, which is always useful when traveling. Finally you can cache maps so you can use them when you are offline. So when you are hiking in the mountains you can plot your location on a beautiful topographic map, and maybe overlay the map of 1900 to see how things have changed. New features include new maps and a list of maps which can updated over the internet. New location finder, measure distance, orientation and compass. The ability to overlay GeoTiff, KML, GPX and geo referenced jpeg files. And finally the ability to take note about location and share these note.

About

Topo Lock Maps

This app provides private and secure outdoor navigation with end-to-end encryption. It focuses on user privacy, offering offline maps without tracking or data mining. Enjoy a distraction-free experience designed for various outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No ads or tracking
  • Offline maps with no expiration
  • Fast offline downloads
  • Local and offline first performance
  • Battery friendly optimization
Features
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Your location is personal... Your maps should be too! Topo Lock Maps is your trusted companion for private, secure outdoor navigation. Whether it’s a hidden waterfall, your favorite hunting spot, a backcountry trail run, or a private gate code... your information stays yours. In a world driven by tracking and data collection, Topo Lock Maps takes a different approach. We believe your outdoor adventures should remain private, secure, and fully under your control. -- Features -- - End-to-End Encryption — Your map data stays private and secure. - No Ads. Ever. — Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience. - No Tracking or Data Mining — We don’t monitor where you go. - No Social Media Integrations — Your outdoor life isn’t content for someone else’s feed. - You Own Your Data — No selling, no sharing, no surprises. - Offline Maps That Work — Download once and keep them. No expiration. - Fast Offline Downloads — Save maps quickly and head out with confidence. - Local & Offline First — Built to perform off the grid. - Lightning-Fast Performance — Quick, responsive maps, even in remote areas. - Battery Friendly — Optimized to conserve power on long adventures. -- Made Especially For -- Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers, game wardens, fishermen, trail runners, privacy enthusiasts, backpackers, scouts and troops, bird watchers, wilderness first responders, search and rescue teams, off-roaders, police officers, trail maintainers, private investigators, world travelers, arrowhead hunters, preppers, park rangers, thru-hikers. -- Thanks -- Thanks to everyone who uses Topo Lock Maps in the backcountry and please continue to provide feedback! More features coming down the trail!

Screenshots

FetchMap4 screens
Topo Lock Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FetchMap at none against Topo Lock Maps's 2. FetchMap also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Topo Lock Maps's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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. Topo Lock Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FetchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FetchMap ships an update monthly, Topo Lock Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FetchMap versus Topo Lock Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFetchMapTopo Lock Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy SmithVonCannon Technology, Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

FetchMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Topo Lock Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FetchMap free?
FetchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Topo Lock Maps free?
Topo Lock Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FetchMap or Topo Lock Maps have ads?
Neither FetchMap nor Topo Lock Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FetchMap or Topo Lock Maps?
FetchMap ships an update monthly, and Topo Lock Maps fortnightly. Most recently, FetchMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and Topo Lock Maps on October 24, 2026.

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