Comparison

Go Terrain vs TopoRec

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

Head to head
About

Go Terrain

This app connects to compatible metal detectors via Bluetooth to display target locations in real-time on a map. It allows users to save and share routes, view other users' positions and finds, and expand a shared database of terrain information.

Highlights
  • Real-time target display via Bluetooth
  • Save and consult routes
  • Group mode for networked users
  • See colleagues' positions and routes
  • Share and expand terrain database
  • Connect DEUS II/DEUS/ORX detectors
Features
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Download GO TERRAIN now! The key advantages of the application: • Connect your XP detector to GO TERRAIN with Bluetooth to display your targets in real time on your route with their ID! • Save and consult all your routes, alone or networked (group mode) • See your colleagues' positions, routes and finds in real time • Share and expand your database for a terrain over time • Connect your DEUS II/DEUS/ORX to GO TERRAIN and access a large amount of information: GPS position, target ID and ground strength. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Go Terrain4 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopoRec at 90% against Go Terrain's 37%. TopoRec also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Go Terrain's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Go Terrain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Terrain has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Go Terrain's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go Terrain ships an update fortnightly, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Go Terrain versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo TerrainTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (102 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXplorerEnrico Hoffmann

Customer experience

Go Terrain

All ratings102 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral14.7%
Negative48.5%

TopoRec

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Go Terrain

Subscriptions3
  • Annual standard$4.991 Year
  • Annual premium$9.991 Year
  • Premium France$19.991 Year
1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Go Terrain free?
Go Terrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Go Terrain or TopoRec?
TopoRec is rated higher. Go Terrain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while TopoRec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Go Terrain or TopoRec have ads?
Neither Go Terrain nor TopoRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Terrain or TopoRec?
Go Terrain ships an update fortnightly, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, Go Terrain was updated on September 22, 2026 and TopoRec on September 23, 2026.

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