Comparison

Topo Maps+ vs TrailMap

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

Head to head
About

Topo Maps+

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Highlights
  • Offline topographic maps
  • Smart route building
  • Waypoints and proximity alerts
  • Land boundary overlays
  • Track recording
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
Features
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Designed and tested on real dirt, Topo Maps+ is packed with the maps & tools to plan and execute your backcountry adventure. ‣‣ MAPS FOR EVERY ACTIVITY ‣Setup your map based on your planned activity ‣‣ PLANNING TOOLS ‣ Compare and Download maps for use offline. ‣ Combine overlays to customize your map view ‣ Smart route-building tools ‣ Waypoints ‣ Print, email or share custom maps and routes ‣ Public, Private, and Hunting land boundaries ‣ Parcel Information ‣ Create teams and live-share members’ last known location ‣‣ ON-TRAIL TOOLS (Offline) ‣ View your current location ‣ All Maps and Overlays are downloadable ‣ Record your tracks - see where you’ve been ‣ Photo Waypoints - snap a pic and instantly shows on the map ‣ Progress on Trail - how much further on the trail ‣ Guide Me - to a waypoint ‣ Proximity Alerts - notify me when I’m close to a waypoint, trail, or region ‣ Line of Sight - what am I looking at? ‣ Downloaded elevation data for route-creation on the trail ‣‣ APPLE WATCH ‣ Integration with Apple HealthKit ‣Download maps directly to the watch ‣ Pan and zoom the map just like on the phone ‣ Drop a waypoint ‣ Record a track and see all of your stats ‣‣ CARPLAY ‣ Navigate to the trailhead ‣ Turn by Turn directions on USFS Roads ‣‣ NAVIGATIONAL MINDSET - helpful tips and tricks for keeping you safe in the backcountry! ‣‣ SUBSCRIPTION LEVELS: FREE level: view low resolution maps, record your tracks, and limited features Topo Maps+ Pro: high resolution maps, download maps, planning & on-trail tools, driving mode, import geospatial PDFs and TIFFS Topo Maps+ Elite: MapBox Satellite map, US public and private land overlays, parcel and ownership contact info, game management units. ‣‣ CLOUD Sync your routes, trips, subscriptions, and waypoints between all of your iOS and Mac devices. SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT INFORMATION Topo Maps+ subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase and/or completion of free trial. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://topomaps.co/info/privacy Terms of Service: https://topomaps.co/info/tos Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

TrailMap

Overlay custom images onto real-world maps for reference. Pin your location to find trails, hidden spots, or even your next class. Offers a scalable and rotatable map experience.

Highlights
  • Custom image overlays
  • Scalable and rotatable maps
  • Live 'Blue Dot' location
  • Reference for trails and locations
  • Use for classes or exploration
Features
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TrailMap is simple. Take an image from anywhere, put it on a real scalable and rotatable map, and use it for reference. Your 'Blue Dot' can be put on an image, and show you where the closest trail is, where that hidden lake is, and even where's your next class!

Screenshots

Topo Maps+4 screens
TrailMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Topo Maps+ at 4.7 against TrailMap's 3.3. Topo Maps+ also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 30%) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 9). TrailMap's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Topo Maps+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and TrailMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Topo Maps+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps+ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Topo Maps+'s written reviews are positive against 30% of TrailMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, TrailMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Topo Maps+ versus TrailMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps+TrailMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better3.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlacier Peak Studios LLCJack Sheridan

Customer experience

Topo Maps+

All ratings9,395 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.6%

TrailMap

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

Topo Maps+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during map downloads
  • GPS tracking issues in certain areas
  • Waypoint data loss after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved route planning tools
  • Ability to import/export user data
  • Enhanced offline map caching
  • More detailed map legends
  • Integration with other outdoor apps

TrailMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Topo Maps+

Subscriptions6
  • Topo Maps+ Essentials 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Topo Maps+ Pro: 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • Topo Maps+ Essentials$29.991 Year
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  • Topo Maps+ Elite: 3 Months$39.993 Months
  • Topo Maps+ Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Topo Maps+ Elite7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3 Month Map Pass$11.99
  • 6 Month Map Pass$14.99
  • 12 Month Map Pass$19.99
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  • 3 Months PRO$29.99
  • 12 Months PRO$59.99
1 purchases

TrailMap

One-time1
  • TrailMap Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Topo Maps+ free?
Topo Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrailMap free?
TrailMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topo Maps+ or TrailMap?
Topo Maps+ is rated higher. Topo Maps+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while TrailMap averages 3.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Topo Maps+ or TrailMap have ads?
Neither Topo Maps+ nor TrailMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Maps+ or TrailMap?
Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrailMap every 2 months. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and TrailMap on October 24, 2026.

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