Comparison

Topo Maps+ vs Outly

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

Outly

Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Customizable maps and layers
  • Campsite discovery
  • Off-roading trail information
  • Hunting unit boundaries
  • Water spot scouting
  • Collaborative trip planning
Features
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Find the perfect campsite, discover secluded swimming holes, or identify good spots before your next hunting trip – with every adventurer in mind, we’re the only tool you need to get outside. 100% free. ◆ Go off the grid See your GPS location on the map even without Wi-Fi or cell service. While offline, use customized maps, layers, and points to get better insights as you navigate. ◆ Find the perfect campsite with info on: • Federal campsites nationwide • Roads and trails • Cell coverage • Wildlife maps • & More ◆ Discover off-roading trails with info on: • Trail/road types based on your vehicle (ATV, 2WD, 4WD, Dirt Bike) • Color-coded National Forest and BLM segments with allowed use and open dates • Terrain slope shading and USGS topo contours • & More ◆ Scout the best water spots with info on: • Swimming holes • Stream flows • Waterfalls • & More ◆ Plan your hunt with info on: • Detailed hunt unit boundaries for all species • Color-coded public land boundaries • Wildlife activity - range, concentration, and migration areas for big game animals • Terrain steepness • & More ◆ Share and collaborate on your plan with friends. Don’t let yourself be the planner for the whole group! Share your custom points with other Outly users so that everyone can collaborate on the details of your trip. ◆ Download maps right to your phone. Save a map area before you head out and then use all the detailed layers once you're off-grid on your next adventure. __________ Outly is 100% free and intends to stay that way forever. Please leave us a review and be sure to contact us with any feedback that will help us to improve the app according to your needs. Follow us: Instagram: @getoutly Facebook: Outside Analytics Youtube: @outly __________ Privacy policy: https://outly.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://outly.com/terms-of-service For feedback or to report an issue, please reach out to us at: support@outsideanalytics.com

Screenshots

Topo Maps+4 screens
Outly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outly at none against Topo Maps+'s 11. Outly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Topo Maps+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Outly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Topo Maps+ against 4.7 for Outly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps+ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Outly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Topo Maps+ versus Outly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps+Outly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlacier Peak Studios LLCOutly

Customer experience

Topo Maps+

All ratings9,395 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative29.4%

Outly

All ratings1,036 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

Topo Maps+

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Outly

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app
  • 🗺️ Fantastic offline navigation
  • 🗺️ Excellent map database
  • 🗺️ Helpful for planning trips and finding dispersed camping
  • 🗺️ Useful for scouting 4x4 trails and camp spots

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't view photos
  • 🐛 Unusable on iPhone
  • 🔒 Requires location data
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate distance information
  • 🔒 Lies about data collection

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

Outly

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Can't view photos
  • Unusable on iPhone
  • App freezes when clicking on campsites
  • Map downloads don't work
  • Can't sign up for an account

Requested features

8 requests
  • Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
  • Ability to track GPS and save tracks
  • Search function to find locations
  • Interface with Google Earth
  • Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle
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  • Tutorial on using the app's features
  • Water features layer
  • Unit and migration tracking

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
None

Outly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo Maps+ free?
Topo Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outly free?
Outly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Topo Maps+ or Outly?
Topo Maps+ is rated higher. Topo Maps+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Outly averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Topo Maps+ or Outly have ads?
Neither Topo Maps+ nor Outly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Maps+ or Outly?
Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Outly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Outly on October 24, 2026.

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