Comparison

Topo Fire vs Topo Maps 2

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

Head to head
About

Topo Fire

This app provides wildland firefighters with essential mapping tools and resources for incident response. It offers shared incident maps, various map layers, and navigation aids, all accessible on mobile devices and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Shared incident maps with live location
  • Multiple map layers (USGS, Forest Service, etc.)
  • Drawing and waypoint tools
  • Proximity alerts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Topo Fire is packed with the maps & tools every Wildland Firefighter needs. ‣‣ FREE Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) ‣ Easily accessible right on your phone. ‣ Change font size. ‣ Change color scheme. ‣‣ SHARED INCIDENT MAP ‣ Create a new map for each incident. ‣ Share that map with your teammates. ‣ Add NWCG & ICS Symbols to the map. ‣ Live location sharing. ‣‣ MAPS ‣ US National Map ‣ USGS Topo Map ‣ US Forest Service ‣ Natural Resource Canada Topo Map ‣ Thunderforest ‣ AccuTerra maps ‣ ESRI Maps ‣‣ MAP OVERLAYS ‣ Elevation ‣ Slope ‣ Grid ‣ Distance Rings ‣ Hill Shading ‣ Private Land (US) ‣ Public Land (US) ‣‣ TOOLS ‣ Import geoPDF© ‣ Add Lines, Waypoints, & Polygons ‣ Share map data ‣ Import & Export Map Data ‣ Proximity Alerts ‣ Print Maps ‣ Guide Me ‣‣ APPLE WATCH ‣ Download maps directly to the watch ‣ Pan and zoom the map just like on the phone ‣ Drop a waypoint ‣ Record a track and see all of your stats ‣‣ CLOUD Sync your lines, polygons, waypoints, incidents, & subscriptions between all of your iOS and Mac devices. SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT INFORMATION Topo Fire subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://topofire.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://topofire.com/tos Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Topo Maps 2

Access detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for the US and Canada, usable offline. Record and share tracks, plan routes with 2D/3D visualization, and view geolocated photos. Offers hybrid map modes and offline search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Offline topographic maps
  • 2D and 3D map views
  • Track recording and sharing
  • Route planning and visualization
  • Hybrid map mode
  • Offline search
  • Geolocated photo display
Features
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Topographic maps and satellite imagery for the United States and Canada from the US Geological Survey, US Forest Service and Natural Resources Canada in 2D and 3D. No network connection needed once maps are installed. Record your track, and share GPX files with other apps and devices. Hybrid map mode combines topo with imagery. Panorama mode shows silhouette of what's visible from anywhere on the map. Draw routes on the map; plot graphs of speed and altitude. "Fly" along routes in 3D. Offline search. Show your geolocated photos on the map. If you have our original Topo Maps or Topo Maps for iPad app installed, its maps will be shared with this app. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Topo Fire4 screens
Topo Maps 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Topo Fire at 4.5 against Topo Maps 2's 4.1. Topo Fire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). Topo Maps 2's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 11). On price, ads, 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 Fire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year and Topo Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Topo Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 35 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Fire ships an update weekly, Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Topo Fire versus Topo Maps 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo FireTopo Maps 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.1 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews—37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1135 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlacier Peak Studios LLCMappendix Limited

Customer experience

Topo Fire

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Topo Maps 2

All ratings35 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Topo Fire

Subscriptions1
  • Topo Fire Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Topo Maps 2

Subscriptions1
  • Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Topo Fire free?
Topo Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topo Maps 2 free?
Topo Maps 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topo Fire or Topo Maps 2?
Topo Fire is rated higher. Topo Fire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Topo Maps 2 averages 4.1 from 35 ratings.
Do Topo Fire or Topo Maps 2 have ads?
Neither Topo Fire nor Topo Maps 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Fire or Topo Maps 2?
Topo Fire ships an update weekly, and Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Topo Fire was updated on September 14, 2026 and Topo Maps 2 on September 7, 2026.

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