Comparison

MapTiler vs TopoRec

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

Head to head
About

MapTiler

Features
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Application for displaying custom vector and raster maps powered by MapTiler. Explore beautiful map styles, enable 3D terrain and play with geolocation and navigation features.

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

MapTiler4 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapTiler at none against TopoRec's 1. MapTiler also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapTiler ships an update daily, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapTiler versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapTilerTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapTilerEnrico Hoffmann

In-app purchases

None

MapTiler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is MapTiler free?
MapTiler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapTiler or TopoRec have ads?
Neither MapTiler nor TopoRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapTiler or TopoRec?
MapTiler ships an update daily, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, MapTiler was updated on September 18, 2026 and TopoRec on September 29, 2026.

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