Comparison

Topo GPS vs UTM Geo Map

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

Head to head
About

Topo GPS

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes with various layers and coordinate systems, ideal for outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Detailed topographic maps
  • Offline map access
  • Route recording and planning
  • Waypoint management
  • Multiple coordinate systems
  • GPX/KML/GeoJSON file support
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

UTM Geo Map

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems including Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and MGRS. Save points with automatic address information, view them on a map, and navigate using GPS. Manage all saved points in a data list with new icon customization.

Highlights
  • Supports Latitude/Longitude, UTM, MGRS, DMS, Geohash, Plus Codes
  • Save points with automatic address info
  • Navigate using device GPS
  • Manage saved points in a data list
  • Add custom icons for saved points
Features
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UTM Maps – Mgrs & Utm Map Easily work with Latitude/Longitude, UTM, MGRS, DMS, Geohash, and Plus Codes. Save points with automatic address info, view details on the map, and navigate in the field using your device’s GPS. Manage all saved points in a clear data list for quick access. New Feature :Add an icon for new records, making it easier for you to mark coordinate points. GLandUTM - UTM Geo Map Easy and reliable geo map.

Screenshots

Topo GPS4 screens
UTM Geo Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UTM Geo Map at none against Topo GPS's 10. UTM Geo Map also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Topo GPS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (478 vs 113). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. UTM Geo Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTM Geo Map holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 478 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Topo GPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of UTM Geo Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, UTM Geo Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Topo GPS versus UTM Geo Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo GPSUTM Geo Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (478 ratings)4.8 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings478 — better113
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrdzl4Digsoft

Customer experience

Topo GPS

All ratings478 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews402 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.9%

UTM Geo Map

All ratings110 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

UTM Geo Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Topo GPS

One-time10
  • 64 km² of Great Britain$0.99
  • United States - Aerial imagery$0.99
  • Hiking node network$2.99
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  • United States topographic map$2.99
  • 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
  • OpenStreetMap world coverage$4.99
None

UTM Geo Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo GPS free?
Topo GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Geo Map free?
UTM Geo Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Topo GPS or UTM Geo Map?
UTM Geo Map is rated higher. Topo GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while UTM Geo Map averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.
Do Topo GPS or UTM Geo Map have ads?
Neither Topo GPS nor UTM Geo Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo GPS or UTM Geo Map?
Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTM Geo Map every 2 months. Most recently, Topo GPS was updated on November 10, 2026 and UTM Geo Map on November 8, 2026.

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