Comparison

Topo Maps 2 vs Topo Lock Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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/

About

Topo Lock Maps

This app provides private and secure outdoor navigation with end-to-end encryption. It focuses on user privacy, offering offline maps without tracking or data mining. Enjoy a distraction-free experience designed for various outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No ads or tracking
  • Offline maps with no expiration
  • Fast offline downloads
  • Local and offline first performance
  • Battery friendly optimization
Features
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Your location is personal... Your maps should be too! Topo Lock Maps is your trusted companion for private, secure outdoor navigation. Whether it’s a hidden waterfall, your favorite hunting spot, a backcountry trail run, or a private gate code... your information stays yours. In a world driven by tracking and data collection, Topo Lock Maps takes a different approach. We believe your outdoor adventures should remain private, secure, and fully under your control. -- Features -- - End-to-End Encryption — Your map data stays private and secure. - No Ads. Ever. — Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience. - No Tracking or Data Mining — We don’t monitor where you go. - No Social Media Integrations — Your outdoor life isn’t content for someone else’s feed. - You Own Your Data — No selling, no sharing, no surprises. - Offline Maps That Work — Download once and keep them. No expiration. - Fast Offline Downloads — Save maps quickly and head out with confidence. - Local & Offline First — Built to perform off the grid. - Lightning-Fast Performance — Quick, responsive maps, even in remote areas. - Battery Friendly — Optimized to conserve power on long adventures. -- Made Especially For -- Hikers, hunters, mountain bikers, game wardens, fishermen, trail runners, privacy enthusiasts, backpackers, scouts and troops, bird watchers, wilderness first responders, search and rescue teams, off-roaders, police officers, trail maintainers, private investigators, world travelers, arrowhead hunters, preppers, park rangers, thru-hikers. -- Thanks -- Thanks to everyone who uses Topo Lock Maps in the backcountry and please continue to provide feedback! More features coming down the trail!

Screenshots

Topo Maps 24 screens
Topo Lock Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Topo Lock Maps at 100% against Topo Maps 2's 38%. Topo Lock Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Topo Maps 2's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Topo Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Topo Lock Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Topo Lock Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps 2 has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Topo Maps 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Topo Lock Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Topo Lock Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Topo Maps 2 versus Topo Lock Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps 2Topo Lock Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (35 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMappendix LimitedVonCannon Technology, Incorporated

Customer experience

Topo Maps 2

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

Topo Lock Maps

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Topo Maps 2

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

Topo Lock Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Topo Maps 2 free?
Topo Maps 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topo Lock Maps free?
Topo Lock Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topo Maps 2 or Topo Lock Maps?
Topo Lock Maps is rated higher. Topo Maps 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Topo Lock Maps averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Topo Maps 2 or Topo Lock Maps have ads?
Neither Topo Maps 2 nor Topo Lock Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Maps 2 or Topo Lock Maps?
Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Topo Lock Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Topo Maps 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Topo Lock Maps on October 8, 2026.

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