Comparison

Topo GPS vs UTM Maps

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

UTM Maps

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems, including UTM and MGRS, on a map. It supports registering points with addresses, capturing photos with watermarks, and measuring distances and areas. Data can be exported to CSV or KML formats.

Highlights
  • UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon coordinate support
  • Point registration with geocoding
  • Photo capture with coordinate watermark
  • Area and distance measurement
  • Data export to CSV and KML
  • Field navigation with compass and GPS
Features
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A simple APP for working with Latitude Longitude, UTM and MGRS coordinates, Maps and GPS. Register points to be displayed on a map or stored in a database complete with readable address data (geocoding). Capture photo with a watermark containing point name, coordinates and address information. Measure area, distance and registering lines and polygons. Export saved data to CSV or KML file format or locate points in the field using your built-in device's compass and GPS or with generating direction route. Register Points UTM Maps allows you to register points and stored in database to display on the map or export to a CSV file. Stored point data will automatically completed with UTM coordinates and readable address (geocoding requires internet access). Searching for Coordinates You can search for Latitude, Longitude, UTM, or MGRS coordinates to display on a map or find them in the field using a compass or Direction Route. Measure Area And Distance No need to go to the field anymore; now you can measure area and distance with various units using this application. Stores line and polygon data in database and displays it on a map. Export lines and polygons data to KML file. Data Properties / Point Details Each data displayed on the map has its own properties, making it easier to navigate and understand. Simply click on a point and the data properties will automatically appear. Find Point On The Field / Stake Out Now you can find coordinates or location in the field easily, the application will direct you to the desired coordinate point with the help of the built-in compass on your device or using Direction Route. Add Photo Add a photo from camera or library complete with a watermark containing name, coordinates and address information. Data List & Export The data list is designed to view data stored in the database, delete unnecessary data, find the location of data in the field or export data to a file. Point data can be exported to CSV files, while line and polygon data can be exported to KML files for use in other software or other devices.

Screenshots

Topo GPS4 screens
UTM Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UTM Maps at 5.0 against Topo GPS's 4.5. UTM Maps also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Topo GPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (463 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 UTM Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTM Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo GPS has 463 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of UTM Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, UTM Maps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Topo GPS versus UTM Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo GPSUTM Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (463 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings463 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperrdzlYogi Yogantara

Customer experience

Topo GPS

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

UTM Maps

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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 Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 14 more
  • 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
4 purchases

UTM Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Elevation (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Elevations (3 Months)$3.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads 1 Year$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Topo GPS free?
Topo GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Maps free?
UTM Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topo GPS or UTM Maps?
UTM Maps is rated higher. Topo GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 463 ratings, while UTM Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Topo GPS or UTM Maps have ads?
UTM Maps shows ads; Topo GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Topo GPS or UTM Maps?
Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and UTM Maps every 10 days. Most recently, Topo GPS was updated on September 23, 2026 and UTM Maps on August 15, 2026.

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