Topo Maps 2 vs Vector GDX
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/
Vector GDX
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Vector GDX is a map centric app that gives mission teams a shared, real-time picture of their environment so they can make faster, safer decisions at the edge. It’s built for government, public safety, and other mission driven users who rely on sensor data and secure communications to coordinate operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vector GDX at none against Topo Maps 2's 1. Vector GDX also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vector GDX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Vector GDX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps 2 | Vector GDX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mappendix Limited | Gates Defense Systems, LLC |
In-app purchases
Topo Maps 2
- Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
Vector GDX
No in-app purchases
