Comparison

topoXpress vs eLiteMap

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

Head to head
About

topoXpress

This application provides robust GIS and surveying tools for field data collection and analysis. It supports both online and offline operations with a wide range of spatial data formats and powerful visualization functions. Designed for professionals, it facilitates collaborative mapping and extensive GNSS receiver integration.

Highlights
  • Multiplatform GIS and surveying functionality
  • Handles large spatial datasets (raster/vector)
  • Online and offline data operation
  • Powerful GIS visualization functions
  • Productive data collection tools
  • Collaborative mapping via cloud service
  • Extensive GNSS receiver support
Features
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topoXpress provides the following features: • Multiplatform design: the same software with the same rich functionality for both GIS data collectors and Surveyors on iOS & macOS. • Handling and displaying large spatial datasets (raster and vector). • Responsive and intuitive user interface: easy to learn and use, automatic adjustment to different screen sizes, orientations, and resolutions of mobile (iPhone, iPad) and desktop devices. • Online and offline operation: online data sources (Cloud storage, TMS, WMS, KML), offline raster datasets (jpeg, ecw, ers, tiff, png, lan, bil, ENVI bsq), offline vector datasets (shp, dxf, map, GeoJSON, mif, txt, crd, dat, dbf, tab, mid). • Powerful GIS visualization functions: thematic mapping, transparency, labeling, query, layer groups, vector symbols, line types, fill types, event mapping. • Productive data collection: templates, surveying, stakeout, CoGo (Coordinate Geometry), forms, lists, calculated fields, GIS editing functions, sampling tool, and more. • Collaborative mapping for professional users through the topoXpress cloud service. • Extensive support of GNSS receivers through TCP port & Bluetooth, projection systems, geoids, shift grids. Bluetooth Rangefinder support for CoGo tasks. The app can be used in many different sectors: • Field data collection and inspection • Land Surveying • Topographic mapping • Forestry • Farm mapping • Utility mapping and inspection • Archeology *** NOTE: topoXpress offers all specified GIS functions free of charge. However, loading more than 10.000 records, saving and exporting your job can be done through our cloud service. Please visit our website for further details: https://topoXpress.com **NOTE ON BATTERY USAGE: The app may dramatically decrease battery life during the use with large spatial datasets. The app supports optional background location services, which can may cause a faster battery drain than usual.

About

eLiteMap

Features
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eLiteMap is a universal application with an extensive set of tools for full-fledged work with interactive maps offline. It is designed to work with maps in a special mobile format CMF2. To export your maps from other formats to this one, use the desktop application for creating CMF2 files from geodata and geolocated images of territories - eLiteMap Creator. The application is accessible to a wide range of users, regardless of GIS skills, and can be used in various fields, including electrical energy industry, agriculture, geology and geodesy, housing and utility, environmental protection, water and land resources management, ecology and incident management, urban management, etc. eLiteMap app offers a comprehensive set of tools for collecting, processing and analyzing spatial geodata without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. Maps management - Work in the app without authorization, payments and in-app purchases. - Store your maps in a convenient catalog. - Use reliable methods for your maps protection. - Create fully functional projects for work with all the needed information. - Save selected map areas as bookmarks. Working with objects - Create and edit point, line, and polygon features on the map. - Add media attachments (photo, video and documents) to features. - Record voice comments when creating and describing features on the map. - Create points on-the-fly using your device camera. - Create points on the map with a single tap while moving, add description later if needed. - Add graphic marks as text, arrows or free hand graphic. GPS tracks and navigation - Record your GPS tracks and create polygons based on them. - Save tracks automatically without being distracted by editing them as you go. - Use features on the map as landmarks or destination points on your route. - Search and identify features offline. - Measure distances and areas. Data export - Share coordinates of features on the map by sending a file or a link. - Upload maps in MBTILES* formats. - Share collected data in GPKG (GeoPackage), GPX, KML/KMZ and SHP formats. *Maps in MBTILES format with raster tile type only are supported. Take the opportunity to create your own branded application for viewing and working with mobile maps based on eLiteMap for your company. Read more: https://elitemap.ru/en/resources/news/elmblog/elitemap/white-label/ Read more about all the capabilities of eLiteMap Creator extension https://elitemap.ru/en/elitemap-creator/overview/ To learn more about eLiteMap application, visit https://elitemap.ru/en/elitemap-app/overview/ Your questions or comments are welcome at support@dataeast.com

Screenshots

topoXpress4 screens
eLiteMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: topoXpress at every 5 weeks against eLiteMap's every 4 months. eLiteMap's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

topoXpress ships an update every 5 weeks, eLiteMap every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
topoXpress versus eLiteMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertopoXpresseLiteMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopoLynx GIS & Mapping LtdData East, LLC

In-app purchases

None

topoXpress

No in-app purchases

None

eLiteMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is topoXpress free?
topoXpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eLiteMap free?
eLiteMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do topoXpress or eLiteMap have ads?
Neither topoXpress nor eLiteMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, topoXpress or eLiteMap?
topoXpress ships an update every 5 weeks, and eLiteMap every 4 months. Most recently, topoXpress was updated on November 3, 2026 and eLiteMap on November 3, 2026.

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