# Topo GPS vs Augview Compass

The clearest difference is price: Topo GPS at Free against Augview Compass's $12.00. Topo GPS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Augview Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Topo GPS is free to download; Augview Compass costs $12.00 up front. Topo GPS sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year. Augview Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topo GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo GPS has 476 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Topo GPS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Augview Compass's.

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Augview Compass every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo GPS | Augview Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.00 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/augview-compass/id6736889126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 107 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rdzl](https://appshunter.io/developer/578960578) | [Augview Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/715330904) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France topographic 1 year | $18.49 | per year |
| 64 km² of France | $0.99 | one-time |
| 64 km² of Great Britain | $0.99 | one-time |
| United States - Aerial imagery | $0.99 | one-time |
| 256 km² of Great Britain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountainbike routes layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hiking node network | $2.99 | one-time |
| Long distance bicycle routes | $2.99 | one-time |
| United States topographic map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map Netherlands | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Spain | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map New Zealand | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Norway | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Sweden | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Germany | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topographic map of Denmark | $3.99 | one-time |
| OpenStreetMap world coverage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Switzerland 1:10.000 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased maps disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore previous purchases on new devices
- Crashes and freezes when using the app

**Requested features**

- 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


### Augview Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/augview-compass/id6736889126)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides a highly accurate compass with features like deviation error correction, map navigation, and augmented reality views. It utilizes sensor fusion and filtering algorithms to ensure reliable direction finding in all device orientations.

**Highlights:** Compass Deviation Error measurement & correction, Map navigation compass, Augmented Reality compass, Map marker tracking, Works in all orientations, Sensor fusion for accuracy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo GPS free?

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

### Is Augview Compass free?

Augview Compass costs $12.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topo GPS or Augview Compass?

Topo GPS is rated higher. Topo GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Augview Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Topo GPS or Augview Compass have ads?

Neither Topo GPS nor Augview Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topo GPS or Augview Compass?

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Augview Compass every 11 months. Most recently, Topo GPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Augview Compass on October 24, 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.*