Comparison

GK Field Mapper 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

GK Field Mapper

This app provides comprehensive mobile mapping tools for surveying, recording GPS locations, and visualizing geospatial data. It supports various data formats, custom styling, and offline functionality, with cloud synchronization for seamless data transfer.

Highlights
  • Survey points, lines, polygons, and benchmarks
  • Log full GPS data and create quickmarks
  • Utilize internal or external GPS devices
  • Load geo-referenced images and vector data
  • Create drawings, measurements, and style data labels
  • Offline functionality and cloud synchronization
Features
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Handle all your mobile mapping needs with one powerful app. Upload geospatial data, track and record GPS locations, and visualize collected data in map view with ease. GK Field Mapper is designed to meet your mobile mapping needs, offering a comprehensive suite of features. Features: - Survey points, lines, polygons, continuous points, and benchmarks - Log full GPS data for entire fields - Create quickmarks while surveying other features simultaneously - Utilize internal or external GPS devices via Bluetooth or WiFi - Load your own geo-referenced images (.grd, .bmp, .jpg) - View vector data (.shp, .kml, .kmz, .(geo)json, .dxf, .dwg, .gpx, and .csv - Create your own drawings and measurements - Style labels and colors to represent and differentiate your data - Edit and view attribute fields for vector data - View elevation profiles for surveyed GPS logs and lines - Load web imagery from Google/ESRI/Open Street Map - Generate routes to known addresses or features - Offline functionality in remote areas - Automatically sync data online for easy transfer to other devices Subscriptions: - Users that purchase a subscription unlock additional mapping features and gain access to the GK Cloud to seamlessly transfer data between mobile devices, PCs, and/or GK Technology, Inc.’s ADMS (Ag Data Mapping Solution) software. - GK Cloud allows automatic synchronization between mapping files and folders on your field device and your cloud account. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. - Privacy Policy: https://cloud.gktechinc.com/privacy - Terms of Service: https://cloud.gktechinc.com/termsofservice

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

GK Field Mapper4 screens
Topo Maps 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GK Field Mapper at 100% against Topo Maps 2's 38%. GK Field Mapper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Topo Maps 2's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GK Field Mapper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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

GK Field Mapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps 2 has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GK Field Mapper's written reviews are positive against 38% of Topo Maps 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GK Field Mapper ships an update monthly, Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GK Field Mapper versus Topo Maps 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGK Field MapperTopo Maps 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings239 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGK Technology, Inc.Mappendix Limited

Customer experience

GK Field Mapper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Topo Maps 2

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GK Field Mapper

Subscriptions4
  • Standard$5.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Professional Yearly$119.991 Year
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  • Enterprise$239.991 Year
1 purchases

Topo Maps 2

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

Questions

Is GK Field Mapper free?
GK Field Mapper 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, GK Field Mapper or Topo Maps 2?
GK Field Mapper is rated higher. GK Field Mapper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Topo Maps 2 averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.
Do GK Field Mapper or Topo Maps 2 have ads?
Neither GK Field Mapper nor Topo Maps 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GK Field Mapper or Topo Maps 2?
GK Field Mapper ships an update monthly, and Topo Maps 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, GK Field Mapper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Topo Maps 2 on October 24, 2026.

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