# Simple TOPO vs My GPS Coordinates °

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple TOPO at 100% against My GPS Coordinates °'s 40%. Simple TOPO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). My GPS Coordinates °'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple TOPO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and My GPS Coordinates ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple TOPO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My GPS Coordinates ° has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple TOPO's written reviews are positive against 40% of My GPS Coordinates °'s.

Simple TOPO ships an update every 51 months, My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple TOPO | My GPS Coordinates ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-topo/id548525328/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates/id1335952038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sky Engineering, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333176422) | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple TOPO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-topo/id548525328)

This app provides offline outdoor navigation with detailed topographic maps and route planning. It allows users to track their location, share itineraries, and find friends, ensuring safety and ease of use in remote areas.

**Highlights:** High-resolution USGS 24k Topographic charts, Easy Waypoint and Route creation, Buddy-tracking feature, Itinerary sharing for safety, Offline chart viewing, Real-time track recording, Point of Interest database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Simple Topo - 12 Month | $29.99 | per year |


### My GPS Coordinates °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates/id1335952038)

Easily find your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and satellite count. Save locations with photos, customize data overlays, and share your whereabouts instantly. Includes a compass, map view of saved spots, and an SOS feature for emergencies.

**Highlights:** High accuracy GPS coordinates, Multiple coordinate formats, Geotagged photo memories, Save and bookmark locations, Compass navigation, SOS emergency feature, Data export/import (GPX, KML)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GPS Coordinates+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual GPS Coordinates+ | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for specific use cases (e.g. storm spotting, cemetery navigation)
- 🚀 Accurate GPS coordinates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS readings
- 🔍 Difficult interface and navigation
- 💸 Aggressive ads that disrupt user experience
- 🚫 No ad-free paid version available

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when switching locations
- Coordinates not properly displayed on Apple Watch
- Inconsistent GPS readings at the same location

**Requested features**

- Add option to copy coordinates to clipboard
- Improve GPS accuracy and consistency
- Provide a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple TOPO free?

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

### Is My GPS Coordinates ° free?

My GPS Coordinates ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple TOPO or My GPS Coordinates °?

Simple TOPO is rated higher. Simple TOPO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My GPS Coordinates ° averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Simple TOPO or My GPS Coordinates ° have ads?

My GPS Coordinates ° shows ads; Simple TOPO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple TOPO or My GPS Coordinates °?

Simple TOPO ships an update every 51 months, and My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. Most recently, Simple TOPO was updated on September 18, 2026 and My GPS Coordinates ° on October 19, 2026.

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