# Large Maps vs Topo Maps 2

The clearest difference is price: Topo Maps 2 at Free against Large Maps's $7.99. Topo Maps 2 also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1). Large Maps's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Topo Maps 2 is free to download; Large Maps costs $7.99 up front. Topo Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Large Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Large Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps 2 has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Large Maps's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topo Maps 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Large Maps | Topo Maps 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-maps/id413882298/reviews)** | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 64 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/312622074) | [Mappendix Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298854054) |

## What reviewers say

### Large Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-maps/id413882298)

View and scroll extremely large PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG map files with ease. This app handles documents up to 110 inches wide, offering fast, offline viewing without internet access. It also functions as a general-purpose PDF reader and can view faxes.

**Highlights:** View large map files (PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG), Handles documents up to 110 inches wide, Fast, effortless offline viewing, Integrated passive caching Dropbox support, General purpose lightning fast PDF reader, Can read faxes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Topo Maps 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012)

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.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic maps, 2D and 3D map views, Track recording and sharing, Route planning and visualization, Hybrid map mode, Offline search, Geolocated photo display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detailed Maps - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Large Maps free?

Large Maps costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Topo Maps 2 free?

Topo Maps 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Large Maps or Topo Maps 2?

Large Maps is rated higher. Large Maps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Topo Maps 2 averages 4.1 from 35 ratings.

### Do Large Maps or Topo Maps 2 have ads?

Neither Large Maps nor Topo Maps 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Large Maps or Topo Maps 2?

Large Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Large Maps was updated on October 6, 2026 and Topo Maps 2 on October 8, 2026.

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