# Sun/Moon Compass vs Topo Fire

The clearest difference is price: Topo Fire at Free against Sun/Moon Compass's $0.99. Topo Fire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). Sun/Moon Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On ads there is nothing between them.

Topo Fire is free to download; Sun/Moon Compass costs $0.99 up front. Topo Fire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Sun/Moon Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sun/Moon Compass ships an update every 31 months, Topo Fire weekly. The most recent releases landed on December 6, 2025 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun/Moon Compass | Topo Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 5 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Bruchmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/312164816) | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun/Moon Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunmoon-compass/id516503418)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Topo Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides wildland firefighters with essential mapping tools and resources for incident response. It offers shared incident maps, various map layers, and navigation aids, all accessible on mobile devices and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Shared incident maps with live location, Multiple map layers (USGS, Forest Service, etc.), Drawing and waypoint tools, Proximity alerts, Apple Watch integration, Cloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Topo Fire Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun/Moon Compass free?

Sun/Moon Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Topo Fire free?

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

### Do Sun/Moon Compass or Topo Fire have ads?

Neither Sun/Moon Compass nor Topo Fire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sun/Moon Compass or Topo Fire?

Sun/Moon Compass ships an update every 31 months, and Topo Fire weekly. Most recently, Sun/Moon Compass was updated on December 6, 2025 and Topo Fire on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*