Topo Maps 2 vs Switchback Routes
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/
Switchback Routes
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Switchback Routes is a free GPX route creator and editor for cycling, hiking, trail running, or the sport of your choice. Create a new route, import a file, draw free-form or snap-to-road, edit and merge tracks, check elevation and turn cues, then save your GPX file to your device. With a premium subscription, you can save routes to the cloud and access them across all your devices — including http://switchbackroutes.com Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly and auto-renew unless canceled. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Switchback Routes at every 2 days against Topo Maps 2's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Switchback Routes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Topo Maps 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Switchback Routes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps 2 | Switchback Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mappendix Limited | Jeremey Rodriguez |
In-app purchases
Topo Maps 2
- Detailed Maps - 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
Switchback Routes
- Cloud Save Monthly$3.991 Month
- Cloud Save Yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
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