Comparison

GK Field Mapper vs TopoRec

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

TopoRec

Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • View historical and modern online maps
  • Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks
  • Import and export data (GPX compatible)
  • Filter maps by type and scale
  • Create custom lines and areas
Features
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TopoRec – The powerful map viewer for historical & modern maps Explore the world through maps! TopoRec gives you access to both historical and current map data. Discover locations, collect position data, edit areas, record tracks, and export or import your data – all in one app. Perfect for: • Historians & archaeologists • Metal detector enthusiasts • Map lovers & outdoor explorers • History buffs with a curiosity for the past Features at a glance: • View online maps (historical & modern) • Capture & edit points, areas, and tracks • Import & export data (incl. GPX) • Filter maps by type and scale • Create your own lines and areas • Internet connection required Free use with time limitation: All features can be used free and without restrictions for a short time. After approx. 2 minutes per session, a Premium subscription is required to continue without limitations. TopoRec Premium – Your benefits: • Unlimited access to all features • Exclusive extras & new updates • Priority support Subscription info: The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the account settings. Legal information: • End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://toporec.com/privacy_policy/datenschutzerklaerung.html Rediscover maps – with TopoRec!

Screenshots

GK Field Mapper4 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TopoRec at every 9 days against GK Field Mapper's monthly. GK Field Mapper's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GK Field Mapper against 5.0 for TopoRec. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GK Field Mapper's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GK Field Mapper ships an update monthly, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GK Field Mapper versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGK Field MapperTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGK Technology, Inc.Enrico Hoffmann

Customer experience

GK Field Mapper

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

TopoRec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

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

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is GK Field Mapper free?
GK Field Mapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GK Field Mapper or TopoRec?
GK Field Mapper and TopoRec are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GK Field Mapper or TopoRec have ads?
Neither GK Field Mapper nor TopoRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GK Field Mapper or TopoRec?
GK Field Mapper ships an update monthly, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, GK Field Mapper was updated on September 5, 2026 and TopoRec on September 24, 2026.

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