Comparison

TopoRec vs Good Old Maps

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

Good Old Maps

Features
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Ever wanted to see your GPS location on a historical map, a trail map, or that mall directory? Good Old Maps lets you do exactly that. Browse maps others have uploaded, or turn any map into a GPS-enabled experience by photographing it. Take a picture of a map, mark a few reference points with your current location, and the app calculates where you are. Add more points for better accuracy. Share your calibrated maps so others can use them too.

Screenshots

TopoRec4 screens
Good Old Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Old Maps at none against TopoRec's 1. Good Old Maps also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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. Good Old Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, Good Old Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TopoRec versus Good Old Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopoRecGood Old Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEnrico HoffmannMarcus Svedman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

Good Old Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good Old Maps free?
Good Old Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TopoRec or Good Old Maps have ads?
Neither TopoRec nor Good Old Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopoRec or Good Old Maps?
TopoRec ships an update every 9 days, and Good Old Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, TopoRec was updated on September 24, 2026 and Good Old Maps on September 16, 2026.

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