# Theodolite vs Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map at none against Theodolite's 8. Theodolite's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and price ($8.99 vs $12.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Theodolite costs $8.99 and Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map $12.99 up front. Theodolite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Theodolite against 4.7 for Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 906 and 510 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Theodolite's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theodolite | Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884/reviews) | **[4.7 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasatch-backcountry-skiing-map/id690911261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 510 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #14 |
| Size | 30 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Iterum, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349527491) |

## What reviewers say

### Theodolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map with augmented reality features. Capture photos and videos with overlaid geographical data, and navigate using detailed offline maps. Share locations and collaborate with others for various outdoor and professional uses.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map navigation, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Offline map support, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Coordinate system support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |


### Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasatch-backcountry-skiing-map/id690911261)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate Utah's Central Wasatch mountains with this app. It displays over 1,000 backcountry locations on a high-resolution topo map, shows your GPS location, and features a destination arrow on an integrated compass. Access detailed information and photos for hundreds of locations.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ backcountry locations index, High-resolution topo map, GPS location display, Integrated compass with destination arrow, Detailed location information (difficulty, climb, parking), Send current location via email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking without cell service
- 🗺️ Detailed topographic map of central Wasatch
- 🏔️ Comprehensive local area naming conventions
- 📱 Offline functionality and accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage (only central Wasatch/Cottonwood Canyons)
- ❌ Misleading app title suggests full Wasatch range coverage
- 🔗 Requires internet to access route guide information
- 📊 Lacks terrain overlay and route difficulty ratings
- 🎨 Outdated aesthetic and design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening (requires restart)
- iPad version doesn't fill entire display properly

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to northern Wasatch, Ogden area, and Utah County
- Higher resolution contour detail data
- Offline access to route guide and descriptions
- Clickable map labels linked to route information
- Visible skin track and descent line overlays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theodolite free?

Theodolite costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map free?

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Theodolite or Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map?

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map is rated higher. Theodolite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map averages 4.7 from 510 ratings.

### Do Theodolite or Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map have ads?

Neither Theodolite nor Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theodolite or Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map?

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, and Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map every 4 months. Most recently, Theodolite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Theodolite or Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map?

Theodolite currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*