Comparison

BangMap vs TopoRec

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

Head to head
About

BangMap

Features
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Display a 3D map! Let's view cities around the world. App Features: - Map display - Navigate to cities around the world - Change viewing angle - Switch map types (standard, satellite) - Facility search - Display route from current location

About

TopoRec

Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • View historical and modern online maps
  • Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks
  • Import and export data (GPX compatible)
  • Filter maps by type and scale
  • Create custom lines and areas
Features
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TopoRec – The powerful map viewer for historical & modern maps Explore the world through maps! TopoRec gives you access to both historical and current map data. Discover locations, collect position data, edit areas, record tracks, and export or import your data – all in one app. Perfect for: • Historians & archaeologists • Metal detector enthusiasts • Map lovers & outdoor explorers • History buffs with a curiosity for the past Features at a glance: • View online maps (historical & modern) • Capture & edit points, areas, and tracks • Import & export data (incl. GPX) • Filter maps by type and scale • Create your own lines and areas • Internet connection required Free use with time limitation: All features can be used free and without restrictions for a short time. After approx. 2 minutes per session, a Premium subscription is required to continue without limitations. TopoRec Premium – Your benefits: • Unlimited access to all features • Exclusive extras & new updates • Priority support Subscription info: The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the account settings. Legal information: • End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://toporec.com/privacy_policy/datenschutzerklaerung.html Rediscover maps – with TopoRec!

Screenshots

BangMap4 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BangMap at none against TopoRec's 1. TopoRec's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. BangMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BangMap ships an update weekly, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BangMap versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBangMapTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOYUKI TANAHASHIEnrico Hoffmann

In-app purchases

None

BangMap

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is BangMap free?
BangMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BangMap or TopoRec have ads?
BangMap shows ads; TopoRec does not.
Which is updated more often, BangMap or TopoRec?
BangMap ships an update weekly, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, BangMap was updated on November 5, 2026 and TopoRec on November 12, 2026.

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