Comparison

MilGPS vs Topo Maps+

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

Head to head
About

MilGPS

This field navigation tool displays your location and waypoints on customizable screens. It supports multiple coordinate systems and map datums, and allows for waypoint import/export. Offline map support is available.

Highlights
  • MGRS/USNG/UTM/Lat/Lon display
  • Waypoint creation and organization
  • Map visualization with grid lines
  • Offline MBTiles map support
  • Multiple datum and format support
  • GPX waypoint import/export
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MilGPS is a field navigation tool designed for efficient use by trained navigators using MGRS coordinates. No in-app purchases or subscriptions. OVERVIEW - Display your current location and other info in large, clear text on customizable screens. - Create waypoints using your current location, map crosshairs, distance/direction projection or optimized coordinate entry. Organize waypoints into overlays and navigate to them by following an arrow or on the map. - Visualize your location and waypoints on a map with smooth scrolling grid lines/labels. Apple and Google online maps are included or supply your own offline maps in raster MBTiles format. OTHER FEATURES - Supports MGRS, USNG, UTM, Lat/Lon and OSNG location formats. - Supports a wide variety of map datums including WGS84, NAD27, OSGB36, AGD66 and ED50. - Use 3 different datums/location formats for location display and waypoint entry. - Supports a wide variety of angle, altitude, and distance formats. - Cell phone signal not required for basic navigation functionality. Online maps require a data connection. - Supports military date time groups for local/zulu time - Import and export waypoints via the standard GPX file format. Limited support for KML and CSV formats. Routes and tracks not supported. - Map ruler tool to measure distance/direction between two points on the map, snaps to waypoints NOT INCLUDED (YET) - Route planning - Track recording - Online mapping sources other than Apple and Google maps - Vector offline maps QUESTIONS support@milgps.com NOTES - WiFi-only iPads are not supported because they don't have a GPS receiver. - Mapping function requires a data connection. - Using GPS will shorten battery life. - Online maps are provided, hosted and updated by third parties. Maps may be inaccurate or censored. Map types and quality may change without notice. PRIVACY Because you can choose to use Google maps in the app, we are required to disclose the data collected by Google in our App Store listing. If you do not use Google maps minimal data is collected. See our privacy policy for details. WARNING YOUR USE OF MILGPS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK MilGPS is an aid to navigation only and is intended to be used in conjunction with other navigation methods and tools. MilGPS must not be used where relying on MilGPS could result in death, injury or financial loss. This includes use on military operations, live-firing activities, aviation and surveying use. MilGPS is not tested to military specifications and is not endorsed by the military of any nation. MilGPS is not a substitute for military issue equipment. Your use of MilGPS is governed by the standard App Store Licensed Application End User License Agreement.

About

Topo Maps+

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Highlights
  • Offline topographic maps
  • Smart route building
  • Waypoints and proximity alerts
  • Land boundary overlays
  • Track recording
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
Features
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Designed and tested on real dirt, Topo Maps+ is packed with the maps & tools to plan and execute your backcountry adventure. ‣‣ MAPS FOR EVERY ACTIVITY ‣Setup your map based on your planned activity ‣‣ PLANNING TOOLS ‣ Compare and Download maps for use offline. ‣ Combine overlays to customize your map view ‣ Smart route-building tools ‣ Waypoints ‣ Print, email or share custom maps and routes ‣ Public, Private, and Hunting land boundaries ‣ Parcel Information ‣ Create teams and live-share members’ last known location ‣‣ ON-TRAIL TOOLS (Offline) ‣ View your current location ‣ All Maps and Overlays are downloadable ‣ Record your tracks - see where you’ve been ‣ Photo Waypoints - snap a pic and instantly shows on the map ‣ Progress on Trail - how much further on the trail ‣ Guide Me - to a waypoint ‣ Proximity Alerts - notify me when I’m close to a waypoint, trail, or region ‣ Line of Sight - what am I looking at? ‣ Downloaded elevation data for route-creation on the trail ‣‣ APPLE WATCH ‣ Integration with Apple HealthKit ‣Download maps directly to the watch ‣ Pan and zoom the map just like on the phone ‣ Drop a waypoint ‣ Record a track and see all of your stats ‣‣ CARPLAY ‣ Navigate to the trailhead ‣ Turn by Turn directions on USFS Roads ‣‣ NAVIGATIONAL MINDSET - helpful tips and tricks for keeping you safe in the backcountry! ‣‣ SUBSCRIPTION LEVELS: FREE level: view low resolution maps, record your tracks, and limited features Topo Maps+ Pro: high resolution maps, download maps, planning & on-trail tools, driving mode, import geospatial PDFs and TIFFS Topo Maps+ Elite: MapBox Satellite map, US public and private land overlays, parcel and ownership contact info, game management units. ‣‣ CLOUD Sync your routes, trips, subscriptions, and waypoints between all of your iOS and Mac devices. SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT INFORMATION Topo Maps+ subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://topomaps.co/info/privacy Terms of Service: https://topomaps.co/info/tos Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

MilGPS4 screens
Topo Maps+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Topo Maps+ at Free against MilGPS's $12.99. Topo Maps+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). MilGPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Topo Maps+ is free to download; MilGPS costs $12.99 up front. Topo Maps+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. MilGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MilGPS against 4.7 for Topo Maps+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of MilGPS's written reviews are positive against 62% of Topo Maps+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MilGPS ships an update monthly, Topo Maps+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MilGPS versus Topo Maps+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilGPSTopo Maps+
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better4.7 (9.4K ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.5K9.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#1 — better#51
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCascode Labs Pty LtdGlacier Peak Studios LLC

Customer experience

MilGPS

All ratings5,537 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.3%

Topo Maps+

All ratings9,428 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

MilGPS

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Handy, accurate, and customizable
  • 🔒 Reliable even without cell service
  • 👍 Excellent for land navigation and training
  • 👍 Useful for a variety of outdoor activities
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and zoom
  • 🔋 Lack of offline map support
  • 🔍 Limited ability to draw/annotate on maps
  • 🔍 Difficulty quickly entering coordinates

Topo Maps+

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate offline maps
  • 📍 Reliable GPS tracking
  • 🗺️ Variety of map options
  • 🔍 Detailed trail information
  • ⛰️ Useful for backcountry navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow map downloads
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🗺️ Limited map coverage outside US
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

MilGPS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with map orientation and zooming
  • Inconsistent behavior when exporting data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to measure distance and direction between waypoints
  • Implement live tracking and sharing of locations between devices
  • Introduce support for downloading and using offline maps
  • Add more options for overlays, shapes, and annotations on maps
  • Develop an Apple Watch companion app

Topo Maps+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during map downloads
  • GPS tracking issues in certain areas
  • Waypoint data loss after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved route planning tools
  • Ability to import/export user data
  • Enhanced offline map caching
  • More detailed map legends
  • Integration with other outdoor apps

In-app purchases

None

MilGPS

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Topo Maps+

Subscriptions5
  • Topo Maps+ Essentials 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Topo Maps+ Pro: 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • Topo Maps+ Essentials$29.991 Year
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  • Topo Maps+ Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Topo Maps+ Elite7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3 Month Map Pass$11.99
  • 6 Month Map Pass$14.99
  • 12 Month Map Pass$19.99
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  • 3 Months PRO$29.99
  • 12 Months PRO$59.99

Questions

Is MilGPS free?
MilGPS costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Topo Maps+ free?
Topo Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MilGPS or Topo Maps+?
MilGPS is rated higher. MilGPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Topo Maps+ averages 4.7 from 9.4K ratings.
Do MilGPS or Topo Maps+ have ads?
Neither MilGPS nor Topo Maps+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MilGPS or Topo Maps+?
MilGPS ships an update monthly, and Topo Maps+ fortnightly. Most recently, MilGPS was updated on November 6, 2026 and Topo Maps+ on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, MilGPS or Topo Maps+?
MilGPS currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Topo Maps+ at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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