Comparison

Topo Maps 2 vs Catch SG Buses

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

Catch SG Buses

Features
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Catch SG Buses helps you make faster everyday bus decisions in Singapore. Save your usual places, check nearby stops, view live bus arrivals, and know whether you should leave now or wait for the next bus. Features: - Live Singapore bus arrival timings - Search and save your usual bus stops - Can I Catch It? leave-now decisions - Widgets for quick bus checks - Live Activities and Dynamic Island support - Pinned buses for your daily routes - Local-first saved places and preferences Catch is built for daily commuters who want bus timings to feel faster, clearer, and easier to act on. Bus arrival data is provided through LTA DataMall. Arrival timings may be delayed, unavailable, or inaccurate. Catch is a planning aid and is not an official transport authority app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adiarya05.github.io/Catch/privacy.html

Screenshots

Topo Maps 24 screens
Catch SG Buses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch SG Buses at none against Topo Maps 2's 1. Topo Maps 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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. Catch SG Buses asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Catch SG Buses every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Topo Maps 2 versus Catch SG Buses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps 2Catch SG Buses
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMappendix LimitedAditya Arya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Topo Maps 2

Subscriptions1
  • Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Catch SG Buses

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo Maps 2 free?
Topo Maps 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catch SG Buses free?
Catch SG Buses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Topo Maps 2 or Catch SG Buses have ads?
Neither Topo Maps 2 nor Catch SG Buses shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Maps 2 or Catch SG Buses?
Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Catch SG Buses every 2 months. Most recently, Topo Maps 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Catch SG Buses on October 9, 2026.

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