# Topo Fire vs MCG Maps

The clearest difference is rating: MCG Maps at 5.0 against Topo Fire's 4.5. MCG Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Topo Fire's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topo Fire sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. MCG Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

MCG Maps 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Fire | MCG Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-fire/id6446780541/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) | [Mission Critical Guidance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804012613) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Fire

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

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 |


### MCG Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609)

This offline mapping application allows users to import georeferenced PDF incident maps and view their real-time location on them. It provides tools to add, organize, and share field information, including markers with descriptions and photos, all without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Import georeferenced PDF incident maps, View real-time location on map, Add markers with descriptions and photos, Integrated compass for orientation, Coordinate viewing and sharing (DD, DDM, DMS), Offline map and data functionality, Import/export GeoJSON, KML, KMZ formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Fire free?

Topo Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCG Maps free?

MCG Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Fire or MCG Maps?

MCG Maps is rated higher. Topo Fire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MCG Maps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Topo Fire or MCG Maps have ads?

Neither Topo Fire nor MCG Maps shows ads.

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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.*