# Outside Maps vs TopoRec

The clearest difference is rating: TopoRec at 5.0 against Outside Maps's 2.0. TopoRec also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 77%). Outside Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Outside Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Outside Maps's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's.

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | TopoRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 10 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920) | [Enrico Hoffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563581581) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862)

View and navigate diverse mapping data on your iPhone or iPad. Access Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain, worldwide OpenStreetMap, historic maps, and aerial imagery. Features include GPS tracking, compass, and waypoint management.

**Highlights:** View Ordnance Survey maps (Great Britain), Worldwide OpenStreetMap support, Historic Ordnance Survey maps, Aerial photography, Real-time GPS tracking, Compass and bearing, Waypoint import/export (GPX)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Detailed historical maps
- 📍 GPS overlay on old maps
- 🏠 House names and numbers
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for delivery drivers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇦🇺 No Australian maps
- 🐛 UI bugs and glitches
- 🗙 Invisible map source text
- 📉 Unreliable tile cache offline
- ❓ Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Text to select map source invisible (white on white)
- Tile cache unreliable when offline
- Waypoints move around map accidentally
- Map selection window not loading (iOS 8)
- App crashes consistently (iOS 8)

**Requested features**

- Add zoom function for desktop version
- Include a 1960's map
- Ability to import custom map sources
- Option for selected map source to remain default
- Reinstate 'Save Waypoint' feature


### TopoRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232)

Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** View historical and modern online maps, Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks, Import and export data (GPX compatible), Filter maps by type and scale, Create custom lines and areas

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

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

### Is TopoRec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outside Maps or TopoRec?

TopoRec is rated higher. Outside Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TopoRec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Outside Maps or TopoRec have ads?

Neither Outside Maps nor TopoRec shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or TopoRec?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on October 2, 2026 and TopoRec on October 12, 2026.

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