# Topo Fire vs Topo Maps 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Fire | Topo Maps 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541/reviews)** | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 185 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) | [Mappendix Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298854054) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Topo Fire Pro | $59.99 | per year |


### Topo Maps 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-2/id6453889012)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detailed Maps - 1 year | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*