Map Plus vs Topo GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Plus
This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.
- View and edit custom maps
- Manage geographic data
- Support for GIS vector and common file formats
- Offline map viewing
- GPS track recording and path following
- On-map vector editing
- Data sharing via multiple methods
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The most powerful and versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, surveying, editing or managing mass of your geography data. ● You can use Map Plus as a professional GIS tool for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, planning, online/offline viewing and many other management. ● You can also use Map Plus to help your outdoor activities and global travels, for trip planning, offline map downloading, track/photo/video recording, and sharing memories with friends. Besides common map features such as locating, searching, Map Plus provides many more special: ● Configuring, viewing and downloading any online maps of XYZ/WMS/WMTS patterns, or using scripts to configure more complex ones. ● Handling GIS vector file formats, such as Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, AutoCAD DXF... ● Handling Common GIS file formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT.. Supported styles in KML/KMZ. ● Handling offline map file formats such as MBTiles, RMaps... ● On-map vector editing with finger drag-drop and magnetic snap. ● GPS Track Recording with auto-recovery and background mode support. ● Path Following with voice guidance for both user paths and searched direction routes. ● Displaying locations of photos and videos in your system photo albums. (no need to import) ● User data management with folders, sub-folders, layers, bulk operations, shortcuts, tags and fuzzy searches. Supports Advanced Search by using expressions with attribute conditions. ● Using Feature Class for bulk editing and managing similar (same class of) features and layers all together. Supports bulk Attributes Merge and Link Relationship Building between features of different classes. ● Conditional Style and Expression provide dynamic content rendering. ● Customizable pop-up panel for on-map picking items with HTML, JS and CSS support to make custom forms, layout and rich-formatted content. ● Handling coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Plus Code. ● Photo Markup allows you draw markups on photo, such as arrows, texts, free-hand drawings. ● Browser Access allows you to access app's data or files from a desktop PC/Mac with a web browser wirelessly. ● Sharing or transferring data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, iCloud, SMS, Email, QR codes, Open-In, AirDrop or many other ways. ● Many more fantastic and free functions could not be fully descriped here, such as Guide Mark, Arrival Notification, Photo Mode, Map Level Adjust, Custom Icons, Photo/Video Attachments, Image Overlay, Text Overlay, Fast Editing, Distance/Perimeter/Area Measuring, Custom Time Zone, etc. User Manual: https://duweis.com/en/mapplus_guide.html Contact Us: support@duweis.com
Topo GPS
Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.
- Detailed topographic maps
- Offline map access
- Route recording and planning
- Waypoint management
- Support for multiple coordinate systems
- GPX and KML file import/export
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Makes from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and/or Macbook a complete GPS device with detailed topographic maps. Viewed maps will be stored on your device so that Topo GPS can also be used offline. Why should you buy an expensive GPS device if you can install Topo GPS? Topo GPS contains all functions of a regular GPS device for less money, has a much more detailed map, and is more convenient to operate. The accuracy of the position determination is in favorable conditions about 5 m. Ideal for walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, geocaching, scouting, trail running and other outdoor activities. Also suited for outdoor professionals. - Map * To use Topo GPS you need to buy a map. * Official topographic maps of many countries, including Great Britain (OS Explorer), New Zealand and Australia are available as in-app purchase. * Topographic maps are very detailed maps, include height contours and are very suited for outdoor activities. * All maps of a certain region can be made offline accessible using the map download screen. * Easy switching between maps. - Routes * Recording routes, with pause and restart possibility. * Planning routes via route points. * Generating routes * Editing routes * Synchronization with your other devices via iCloud. * Searching routes with filters. * Routes can be organized into folders. - Waypoints * Easy adding by pressing long on map. * Adding waypoints through address or coordinates. * Sharing waypoints. * Editing waypoints. - Layers Layers contain information that can be added to and removed from the map. * Long distance bicycle routes * Mountainbike routes - Coordinates * Easy entering coordinates * Scanning coordinates * Supported coordinate systems: WGS84 decimal, WGS84 degree minutes (seconds), UTM, MGRS, and other country specific coordinate systems. * Coordinates grid layers - Intuitive interface * Clear menu with most important functions. * Different dashboard panels with distance, time, speed, altitude and coordinates. * Clear manual at www.topo-gps.com - Supported file formats: * gpx, kml/kmz, geojson (all also zip compressed), WFS, csv If you are recording a route, the GPS will run in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Rdzl, the company behind Topo GPS, does not obtain in any way the position of the user of Topo GPS. Rdzl does also not obtain the routes recorded by the user, and save the routes planned by the user, unless the route is shared with Topo GPS. We sell our product, not our user data. Privacy policy: https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.topo-gps.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Topo GPS at none against Map Plus's shown. Topo GPS also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Map Plus's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Topo GPS sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Map Plus against 4.5 for Topo GPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 637 and 463 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Map Plus's written reviews are positive against 70% of Topo GPS's.
Map Plus ships an update monthly, Topo GPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Map Plus | Topo GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (637 ratings) — better | 4.5 (463 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 69.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 637 — better | 463 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miocool Inc. | rdzl |
Customer experience
Map Plus
Topo GPS
User reviews
Map Plus
From 637 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful mapping features
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🗺️ Offline map support
- 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)
- 🔍 Detailed and accurate mapping
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
- 🔧 Limited documentation and support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
Topo GPS
From 463 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent multi-country map system
- 👍 Best routes for outdoorsy travelers
- 👍 Brilliant app for navigation and route planning
- 👍 Excellent for off-road and adventure riding
- 👍 Fantastic for planning and sharing hiking routes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Offline download issues with TLS errors
- 🐛 Incorrect location search results
- 💰 Paid maps disappear after purchase
- 💰 Expensive for full map coverage
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface and route planning
Bugs and requests
Map Plus
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when loading large datasets
- Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
- Problems with coordinate system and projection support
- Inconsistent behavior when using certain features
Requested features
5 requests- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
- Route planning and navigation capabilities
- Ability to import and export more file formats
- Improved offline map caching and performance
Topo GPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Purchased maps disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore previous purchases on new devices
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add elevation data to topo maps
- Improve route planning and navigation features
- Provide more detailed trail/path data
- Add CarPlay and Apple Watch support
- Improve map download and caching performance
In-app purchases
Map Plus
- Large File Support$0.99
- Enhanced Map$0.99
- Donate$1.99
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- Export GPX Support$2.99
- Enhanced Format$2.99
- Remove Advertisements$3.99
- Enhanced GIS$4.99
- Enhanced Editing$5.99
- Enhanced Photo$8.99
- Full-Function Package$19.99
Topo GPS
- France topographic 1 year7 Days trial$18.491 Year
- 64 km² of France$0.99
- 64 km² of Great Britain$0.99
- United States - Aerial imagery$0.99
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- 256 km² of Great Britain$2.99
- Mountainbike routes layer$2.99
- Hiking node network$2.99
- Long distance bicycle routes$2.99
- United States topographic map$2.99
- Topographic map Netherlands$3.99
- Topographic map of Spain$3.99
- Topographic map New Zealand$3.99
- Topographic map of Norway$3.99
- Topographic map of Sweden$3.99
- Topographic map of Germany$3.99
- Topographic map of Denmark$3.99
- OpenStreetMap world coverage$4.99
- Switzerland 1:10.000$6.99









