Comparison

Topo GPS vs GPS Data Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detailed topographic maps
  • Offline map access
  • Route recording and planning
  • Waypoint management
  • Support for multiple coordinate systems
  • GPX and KML file import/export
Features
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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

About

GPS Data Smart

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

Highlights
  • Altitude and elevation tracking
  • Latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Speed in km/h or mph
  • GPS signal quality indicator
  • Directional compass
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Local UTC time
Features
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GPS Data app - you can check any necessary GPS data. If you like sports, mountaineering, journey, running you can use it to check your results or external parameters like speed, altitude, location, etc. Using this app you get: - altitude and elevation (measures of the height of a point relative to some datum - Height above sea level) - the location (latitude and longitude - GPS coordinates, lat and long) - speed km/h or mph - the quality of the GPS signal - direction - compass (determining the geographical position) In this app you get the access to the necessary mobile data, you don't need navigation, GPS tracker or GPS Watch. With this app you can check sunrise and sunset time of a day, local UTC time, position on the world map and many others data. Have a fun with GPS data app ! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://examobile.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Topo GPS4 screens
GPS Data Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Topo GPS at every 3 weeks against GPS Data Smart's every 4 months. Topo GPS also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Topo GPS sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year and GPS Data Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Data Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 475 and 419 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Topo GPS's written reviews are positive against 74% of GPS Data Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, GPS Data Smart every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Topo GPS versus GPS Data Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo GPSGPS Data Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (475 ratings)4.7 (419 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings475 — better419
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperrdzlExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

Topo GPS

All ratings463 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews402 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.9%

GPS Data Smart

All ratings417 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Topo GPS

From 475 App Store ratings

What 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

GPS Data Smart

From 419 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
  • 🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
  • 📍 Multiple coordinate format options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
  • 🔒 Unauthorized clipboard access privacy concern
  • ❌ Missing advertised features in screenshots
  • 💳 Premium features require payment despite description
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across devices

Bugs and requests

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

GPS Data Smart

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 9.3.6 and older versions
  • Clipboard access without user permission
  • Premium payment issues - repeated charges
  • Radar page freezes when adding location
  • App unresponsive after entering address in radar
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  • Missing map feature shown in promotional screenshots
  • Premium features not activating after purchase

Requested features

11 requests
  • Marine coordinate format (DD MM.MMM)
  • Speed display in knots
  • Satellite PRN (Pseudo-Random Noise) information
  • Precise heading/bearing in degrees (001-360)
  • Photo capture and attachment functionality
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  • GPS data export capability
  • GPS signal strength indicator
  • Coordinate conversion tool
  • Russian language support
  • Map display feature
  • Radar functionality

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Topo GPS

Subscriptions1
  • France topographic 1 year7 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time17
  • 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
2 purchases

GPS Data Smart

Subscriptions1
  • PRO$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Topo GPS free?
Topo GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Data Smart free?
GPS Data Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topo GPS or GPS Data Smart?
GPS Data Smart is rated higher. Topo GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 475 ratings, while GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 from 419 ratings.
Do Topo GPS or GPS Data Smart have ads?
Neither Topo GPS nor GPS Data Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo GPS or GPS Data Smart?
Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and GPS Data Smart every 4 months. Most recently, Topo GPS was updated on October 26, 2026 and GPS Data Smart on October 26, 2026.

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