Topo Maps 2 vs Good Old Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline topographic maps
- 2D and 3D map views
- Track recording and sharing
- Route planning and visualization
- Hybrid map mode
- Offline search
- Geolocated photo display
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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/
Good Old Maps
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Ever wanted to see your GPS location on a historical map, a trail map, or that mall directory? Good Old Maps lets you do exactly that. Browse maps others have uploaded, or turn any map into a GPS-enabled experience by photographing it. Take a picture of a map, mark a few reference points with your current location, and the app calculates where you are. Add more points for better accuracy. Share your calibrated maps so others can use them too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Old Maps at none against Topo Maps 2's 1. Good Old Maps also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Maps 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Good Old Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Good Old Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps 2 | Good Old Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mappendix Limited | Marcus Svedman |
In-app purchases
Topo Maps 2
- Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
Good Old Maps
No in-app purchases
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