# Topo Maps Canada vs Ondago

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topo Maps Canada at none against Ondago's 16. Topo Maps Canada also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ondago's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ondago sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Topo Maps Canada asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ondago holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Topo Maps Canada's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ondago's.

Topo Maps Canada ships an update every 4 months, Ondago monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps Canada | Ondago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-canada/id392857820/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondago/id781230164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DC Cloud Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353416960) | [MapGears inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439850962) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-canada/id392857820)

Access and download detailed topographic maps of Canada for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your own routes for outdoor adventures. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

**Highlights:** Downloadable topographic maps, Offline map access, Location tracking and elevation, Waypoint creation and import (GPX, LOC), Trail import and recording (GPX), Navigation to waypoints, Distance measurement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🆓 Great free app
- 🗺️ Accurate topographic maps
- ✈️ Works offline
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📍 Reliable GPS tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚩 Flags too big when zoomed
- 🐌 Slow map downloads
- 📉 Some map data is old
- 🪲 Inconsistent sharing
- 🪲 Flags not placing properly

**Reported bugs**

- App does not load maps (checkerboard)
- Maps not loading on screen
- Downloaded maps not loading in interface
- Cannot download new areas (internet connection issues)
- Download bar stalls and stops

**Requested features**

- Make flags shrink when zoomed in
- Option for dots instead of flags
- Apple Watch version
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Faster map downloading


### Ondago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondago/id781230164)

Explore destinations with official offline maps. Accurately geolocate yourself using GPS, even without an internet connection. Access interactive points of interest, photos, and audio guides for a richer adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS geolocation, Official tourist maps, Interactive points of interest, Photos and audio guides, Customizable points of interest (Ondago+), Route saving (Ondago+)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ondago+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Rivière Batiscan en Mauricie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quebec City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Montreal Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ottawa Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| E47 ÉcoSentiers | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHTA Wilderness Club | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHTA Orillia Club - Map 4 of 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wasaga Beach Club | $1.99 | one-time |
| Publications Vacances Québec | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sentiers Québec-Charlevoix | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lac les Trois-Lacs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Circuit de L'Abbaye | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quilliams Nature Experience | $3.99 | one-time |
| La Traversée de Charlevoix | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Running Clinic Trail Race | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Helpful for navigation
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- ⛰️ Great for trails and outdoors
- ✅ Reliable and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App resets to home page
- 🐛 Map needs to be reloaded after closing phone
- 🐛 Confusing direction display
- 🐛 App loses map when phone is paused
- 🐛 Emergency markers not displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App resets to home page, requiring re-search of map
- Map needs to be reloaded each time the phone is closed
- App shows opposite direction from reality
- App does not seem to retain the map when the phone is paused
- Emergency markers are not displayed

**Requested features**

- More mountain bike trails
- App should remember currently active map
- More trails on the app
- More detailed maps for specific areas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps Canada free?

Topo Maps Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ondago free?

Ondago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps Canada or Ondago?

Ondago is rated higher. Topo Maps Canada averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Ondago averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps Canada or Ondago have ads?

Ondago shows ads; Topo Maps Canada does not.

### Which is updated more often, Topo Maps Canada or Ondago?

Topo Maps Canada ships an update every 4 months, and Ondago monthly. Most recently, Topo Maps Canada was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ondago on October 23, 2026.

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