TopoRec vs Maps Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Maps Explorer
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Maps Explorer is an app for those interested in history and antique maps. It allows you to experience the spirit of past eras, see how cities expanded, villages disappeared, roads changed, and discover hidden details of the landscape captured on old maps. The app features a vast collection of antique maps. If a specific old map is not available in the collection, Maps Explorer allows you to create georeferencing for any map yourself. This gives you full freedom to explore ancient maps and compare them with the modern landscape. The app also includes useful tools for map analysis: • Distance and area measurement; • Elevation profile generation for a selected route; • Viewing up-to-date satellite imagery of the Earth’s surface; In the “Help” section, you will find instructions, tips for georeferencing, and resources for finding maps. If you encounter any difficulties, the support team is always ready to assist you. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeT1gX6RLhfTBc0gOf0oEtGDg1GkQk3nymnjRePBpw8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZGX5ArwDcSvA2gzOJJpHxavEDxff40hgPhApPRYc-o4/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TopoRec at none against Maps Explorer's shown. Maps Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year and Maps Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, Maps Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopoRec | Maps Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Enrico Hoffmann | Mykola Sukhyna |
In-app purchases
TopoRec
- Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
Maps Explorer
- Maps Explorer Monthly$0.691 Month
- Maps Explorer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Maps Explorer Lifetime$4.99








