Topo Fire vs QubiMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
QubiMap
Explore 3D digital globes with detailed maps, elevations, and custom map overlays. Visualize BIM and real-scene 3D models, and conduct field surveys with integrated planning tools. Share locations and routes with friends, and leverage enterprise-grade collaboration features.
- 3D map and elevation rendering
- BIM and real-scene 3D model support
- Field survey and map-based planning tools
- Location and track sharing with messaging
- Enterprise-grade secure collaboration
- CAD file compatibility
- Offline data synchronization
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QubiMap is a cross-platform map browser developed by QubiMap H.K Limited, featuring robust design capabilities and geographic information visualization technologies to meet the needs of geographic information planning in various industries. QubiMap provides the following features: 1. Maps and elevations You can browse online maps and add custom maps. QubiMap combines satellite imagery with elevation data for automatic 3D rendering. Both SRTM3 and ASTER-GDEM2 global elevation data are supported. Contour lines can be displayed on maps, allowing you to visually obtain the elevation information while viewing satellite imagery. 2. BIM and real-scene 3D models QubiMap supports loading large and ultra-large oblique photography and BIM models, enabling the construction of city-scale component-level 3D real scenes with smooth performance. You can also perform topology-based management on 3D model data. 3. Field survey and map-based planning QubiMap integrates all sorts of tools that are commonly used for planning and design. You can directly edit points, lines, and shapes on a map, and add additional information such as charts, photos, and videos to facilitate field surveys and streamline data collection. 4. Location and track sharing QubiMap supports location tracking and route recording, allowing you to share your walking trajectories with friends. You can communicate with your friends in real time by using the built-in messaging feature. All types of messages, including text, voice and file, can be sent. 5. Enterprise services QubiMap delivers secure and collaborative solutions for enterprises. It can be deployed on an intranet or private network, providing the capabilities of unified data management, fine-grained permission control, operation auditing, remote commanding, and multi‑user collaboration within an enterprise. 6. CAD compatibility QubiMap can read CAD design files and convert them into QubiMap objects, presenting your designs on a map. You can also transform QubiMap images and objects into CAD base maps and vector objects for further design in the CAD software. 7. Ease of use, reliability, and scalability With its user-friendly design, QubiMap can achieve rapid, secure, and reliable data migration between devices and users. Offline data synchronization between nearby devices is supported. The software is highly scalable in features and supports plug-ins. 8. Support for multiple platforms QubiMap offers full support for mainstream PC and mobile platforms. Your geographic planning and design work on the PC can be quickly synchronized to mobile devices, while data collected in the field on the mobile terminals can be seamlessly synchronized back to the computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QubiMap at 5.0 against Topo Fire's 4.5. QubiMap also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Topo Fire's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Topo Fire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year and QubiMap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QubiMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Fire has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Topo Fire ships an update weekly, QubiMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Fire | QubiMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glacier Peak Studios LLC | QubiMap H.K Limited |
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Topo Fire
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In-app purchases
Topo Fire
- Topo Fire Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
QubiMap
- VIP Quarterly Membership$6.99
- SVIP Quarterly Membership$17.99
- VIP Annual Membership$23.99
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- SVIP Annual Membership$69.99
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