# Topo Maps+ vs SIKU

The clearest difference is rating: Topo Maps+ at 4.7 against SIKU's 4.0. Topo Maps+ also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 4) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). SIKU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topo Maps+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. SIKU asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topo Maps+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps+ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Topo Maps+'s written reviews are positive against 80% of SIKU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps+ | SIKU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siku/id1446633943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) | [Arctic Eider Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446633942) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan and navigate backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS tools. Features include route building, live location sharing, and detailed land boundary information. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for on-the-go access.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Smart route-building tools, Live location sharing, Public/private land boundaries, On-trail GPS tracking, Apple Watch integration, CarPlay navigation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Topo Maps+ Essentials 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Topo Maps+ Pro: 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Topo Maps+ Essentials | $29.99 | per year |
| Topo Maps+ Elite: 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Topo Maps+ Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Topo Maps+ Elite | $79.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Map Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Map Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months PRO | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months PRO | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate offline maps
- 📍 Reliable GPS tracking
- 🗺️ Variety of map options
- 🔍 Detailed trail information
- ⛰️ Useful for backcountry navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow map downloads
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🗺️ Limited map coverage outside US
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SIKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siku/id1446633943)

This app supports Indigenous communities by providing tools for tracking hunting trips, assessing ice safety, and accessing weather forecasts. It also facilitates language preservation and knowledge transfer, emphasizing respect, self-determination, and data ownership.

**Highlights:** Hunting trip tracking, Ice safety tools, Weather forecasting, Language preservation, Knowledge transfer, Community respect

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps+ free?

Topo Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SIKU free?

SIKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps+ or SIKU?

Topo Maps+ is rated higher. Topo Maps+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while SIKU averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps+ or SIKU have ads?

Neither Topo Maps+ nor SIKU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topo Maps+ or SIKU?

Topo Maps+ ships an update fortnightly, and SIKU fortnightly. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on November 12, 2026 and SIKU on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*