NZ Topo Maps vs Backcountry Run Coding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NZ Topo Maps
Access detailed offline topographic maps of New Zealand, including Topo250 and Topo50 series. Download specific regions to save storage and find DOC huts, campsites, and hunting areas. Plan your adventures with route import and distance estimation.
- Offline topographic maps
- Downloadable map regions
- DOC huts and campsites
- Recreational hunting areas
- Search named locations
- Import GPX routes
- Distance estimator
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Offline topographic maps of New Zealand. • Topo250 and Topo50 maps direct from the LINZ data service • Download just the maps you need and delete the ones you don't to save device storage space • Fast and easy to use • DOC huts and campsites with the latest alerts • DOC recreational hunting areas • Search for named locations • Import GPS routes in gpx format and share them with AirDrop. • Distance estimator let's you measure distances easily on the map
Backcountry Run Coding
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Premium outdoor mapping application with multiple map styles, record mode, 3D maps and offline map downloads. Add photos to runs, see live run coding and evalate your ski operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backcountry Run Coding at none against NZ Topo Maps's 2. Backcountry Run Coding also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. NZ Topo Maps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Backcountry Run Coding asks for nothing beyond the download.
NZ Topo Maps ships an update monthly, Backcountry Run Coding every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NZ Topo Maps | Backcountry Run Coding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rajan Fernandez | Patrick Gray |
In-app purchases
NZ Topo Maps
- Routes$3.99
- Multiple Sheets$7.99
Backcountry Run Coding
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NZ Topo Maps free?
Is Backcountry Run Coding free?
Do NZ Topo Maps or Backcountry Run Coding have ads?
Which is updated more often, NZ Topo Maps or Backcountry Run Coding?
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