Calazo maps vs Topo maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calazo maps
Navigate Sweden with detailed offline maps for trekking, snowmobiling, and fishing. Purchase and download specific areas directly within the app for use without cell service. Maps are optimized for user experience and available across all your iOS devices.
- Offline Swedish maps
- Trekking, snowmobile, fishing routes
- In-app map area purchase
- No cell service required
- Available on all iOS devices
- User-focused map design
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If you are planning to visit the Sweden these are the maps for you. Whether you are planning to trek, go by snowmobile or go fishing, a trustworthy map is vital to keep track of your location and destinations. The maps contains actual and updated information, covering major parts of Sweden. The maps will be installed on your device and will work regardless of cellphone-, data- or WiFi-coverage. - Choose and purchase the area you are interested in directly in the app user interface. - There is no further need of cellphone-, data- or WiFi-coverage after the map is installed. - Appearance and size of the maps is made with focus on the user. - The maps will be available for all your iOS units Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Topo maps
Access highly accurate topographic maps of Norway for offline use. Plan, track, and navigate routes with detailed information, measure distances, and mark important locations.
- Accurate topographic maps
- Offline map access
- Route tracking and saving
- Distance measurement tool
- Altitude estimation
- Base camp saving for navigation
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Topo maps - Norway puts Kartverket's detailed topographic map of Norway right in your pocket. From fjord paths and mountain plateaus to forest cabins and coastal trips, you've got a clear outdoor map that works even without a signal. The map covers Norway at practical outdoor scales and looks sharp on Retina displays. What's inside - Full offline use — download any area to your device and leave reception behind - Tracks and waypoints, with GPX import and export (folders stay intact) - Route Planner lets you plan routes ahead of time by placing points on the map. You can also save and edit routes later. It shows the total distance and area of the route you draw. - Measure Tool for checking distance and angle between points: touch and hold the map with two fingers. Supports degrees, NATO mils (6400) and Finnish piiru (6000) - Display, copy, and search coordinates in WGS84 (DD, DDM, DMS), ETRS-TM35FIN, MGRS, UTM / ETRS89, SWEREF 99 TM, and ETRS-GK - Drop a base camp and navigate back to it whenever you need - Address and place search with recents and autocomplete - Apple street and satellite maps when you need a different view A small note on GPS: tracking in the background drains the battery faster than usual, so keep an eye on it on longer trips. Map data: © Kartverket
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Calazo maps at Free against Topo maps's $3.99. Calazo maps also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Topo maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Calazo maps is free to download; Topo maps costs $3.99 up front. Calazo maps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Topo maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Calazo maps | Topo maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calazo Foerlag AB | Shingle Oy |
Customer experience
Calazo maps
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In-app purchases
Calazo maps
- Norra Stockholm$2.99
- Sarek$4.99
- Padjelanta$4.99
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- Ammarnäs-Hemavan$4.99
- Kebnekaisefjällen - norra$4.99
- Kebnekaisefjällen$5.99
- Alesjaure – Kebnekaise$6.99
- Abisko – Riksgränsen$6.99
- Rapadalen, Aktse & Álggajávrre$6.99
- Högalpin karta: Kebnekaise$10.99
Topo maps
No in-app purchases






