3D Offline Maps vs Topo Maps 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Offline Maps
Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.
- Offline 2D and 3D maps
- GPS track recording
- Route planning
- GPX import/export
- Unlimited offline map storage
- Multiple map types
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Detailed 2D and 3D maps for navigation, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures all over the world. Download maps in advance, use them offline without internet access, record GPS tracks, save routes and waypoints, import and export GPX files, and keep everything important close at hand on every trip. Plan routes, build your own collection of tracks, mark interesting places on the map, share data with friends, and travel more comfortably even where there is no signal. The app supports offline maps with no time limits on storage and contains no ads. Main features: - 9 map types: satellite, vector, and 3D maps. - compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. - background track recording. - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track. - fast and convenient map downloads. - route planner. - step counter with data for the last three months (steps, distance). - elevation for any waypoint. - address search. - coordinate search. - compass. - barometer. - track processing and optimization. - offline map downloads with unlimited storage time. - supports all available ways on your device to import and export tracks and waypoints in GPX, KML, KMZ format. - color gradient by speed and elevation for imported tracks when this data is available. - color gradient by speed and elevation for recorded tracks. - records speed and elevation in tracks. - contour lines in outdoor mode. - extended track information: average and maximum speed, duration, distance, and number of waypoints. - different units of measurement: miles, kilometers, feet, meters. - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track. - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any mode and anywhere on the map. - selectable icons for waypoints. - track recording quality settings, distance filters, and power saving mode. - points to the selected waypoint and shows the distance to it. - shows the current distance covered and time on route. - quick start and stop of track recording. - several map orientation modes: by device compass, by direction of movement, centered mode, and north-up mode. - map tilt with a two-finger gesture. - quick selection and convenient viewing of saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps. - speed and elevation charts with zooming and scrolling. - link to the user guide in settings. - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots. - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata. - Terms of Service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy
Topo Maps 2
Access detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for the US and Canada, usable offline. Record and share tracks, plan routes with 2D/3D visualization, and view geolocated photos. Offers hybrid map modes and offline search capabilities.
- Offline topographic maps
- 2D and 3D map views
- Track recording and sharing
- Route planning and visualization
- Hybrid map mode
- Offline search
- Geolocated photo display
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Topographic maps and satellite imagery for the United States and Canada from the US Geological Survey, US Forest Service and Natural Resources Canada in 2D and 3D. No network connection needed once maps are installed. Record your track, and share GPX files with other apps and devices. Hybrid map mode combines topo with imagery. Panorama mode shows silhouette of what's visible from anywhere on the map. Draw routes on the map; plot graphs of speed and altitude. "Fly" along routes in 3D. Offline search. Show your geolocated photos on the map. If you have our original Topo Maps or Topo Maps for iPad app installed, its maps will be shared with this app. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Offline Maps at 80% against Topo Maps 2's 38%. 3D Offline Maps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Topo Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3D Offline Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Offline Maps has 650 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 3D Offline Maps's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topo Maps 2's.
3D Offline Maps ships an update weekly, Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | 3D Offline Maps | Topo Maps 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (650 ratings) — better | 4.1 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 650 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH | Mappendix Limited |
Customer experience
3D Offline Maps
Topo Maps 2
Bugs and requests
3D Offline Maps
Reported bugs
4 issues- 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
- Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
- GPX file download compatibility issues
- Background tracking does not work
Requested features
5 requests- CarPlay support integration
- Map selection icon on main page
- Current/real-time satellite imagery
- Map gradients relative to pitch
- Background tracking functionality
Topo Maps 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3D Offline Maps
- Premium Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
- Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Annual Sale$12.991 Year
- Matching to road$0.99
- Lifetime$19.99
Topo Maps 2
- Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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