Comparison

TopoRec vs SharpMap

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

Head to head
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!

About

SharpMap

Explore detailed topographic 3D maps of mountain regions with features like slope visualization, contour lines, and 3D terrain. Essential for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and mountaineering.

Highlights
  • Detailed 3D topographic maps
  • Slope and shading visualization
  • Contour lines
  • High-resolution LiDAR elevation models
  • Customizable slope baselayer
  • 2D and 3D viewing options
  • Avalanche analysis support
Features
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[COVERAGE CURRENTLY LIMITED TO THE ALPS, CARPATHIANS, AND THE SUDETES] Hello! We are the Sharpmap team — mountain enthusiasts, rescuers, and guides. Thanks to our extensive mountain experience, we understand exactly what is needed in the outdoors. That’s why we created the map that is precise and tailored to the realities of complex mountain terrain. This is just the beginning of our journey. We will continue to develop our app, expanding the map coverage and introducing new features to make it more reliable and versatile. EXPERIENCE TERRAIN LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Real mountain detail — visualized through slope, shading, contour lines, and 3D maps — powered by high-resolution LiDAR-based elevation models. • CUSTOM SLOPE BASELAYER – choose between our unique slope visualization and high-resolution orthophoto imagery. • MULTIPLE LAYERS – our map supports both 2D and 3D views, and offers interactive layers that let you display only the topographic data you need. • AVALANCHE ANALYSIS – our accurate slope data is essential for avalanche risk assessment. • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – our app is designed primarily for ski tourers, alpinists, trekkers, mountain bikers, and all mountain adventure enthusiasts.

Screenshots

TopoRec4 screens
SharpMap1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SharpMap at none against TopoRec's 1. SharpMap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). TopoRec's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, SharpMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TopoRec versus SharpMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopoRecSharpMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrico HoffmannŁukasz Stempek

Customer experience

TopoRec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

SharpMap

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

SharpMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SharpMap free?
SharpMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TopoRec or SharpMap have ads?
Neither TopoRec nor SharpMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopoRec or SharpMap?
TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, and SharpMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, TopoRec was updated on October 24, 2026 and SharpMap on October 14, 2026.

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