Topo Maps+ vs CirrusTag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topo Maps+
Plan and navigate backcountry adventures with detailed topographic maps and GPS tools. Access offline maps, record tracks, set waypoints, and share your location with teams. Offers advanced features for various outdoor activities.
- Offline map downloads
- GPS tracking and recording
- Waypoint creation and management
- Live location sharing
- Customizable map overlays
- Route building tools
- Apple Watch integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
CirrusTag
Read full descriptionHide full description
CirrusTag is an easy-to-use app which turns your smartphone or tablet into a tracker. Installing Cirrus on your mobile device provides you with a possibility to control its location or view tracks of movement using the interface of monitoring system (both Cumulus Hosting and Cumulus Local). The application helps you to know the whereabouts of your staff and optimize the processes connected with it. To implement monitoring over a unit, you just need an account in Cumulus system, smartphone with a built-in GPS receiver, and access to the Internet. The application supports choosing a user mode from preset ones or creating your own with settings depending on the goals of monitoring. A wide range of settings available allows receiving accurate data while reducing traffic and battery consumption. You can easily access the functionality of sending photos, locations, and SOS messages. Moreover, you can create a variety of custom statuses and dispatch any of them in a blink of an eye. Cirrus supports remote control functionality from the interface of the monitoring system (both Cumulus Hosting and Cumulus Local). Features: • Choosing preset mode (Active/Standard/Lite) or creating your own (Custom). • Enabling power saving settings. • Quick access to sending location, photo, and SOS messages. • Collection of data using smart mode for efficient battery consumption. • Flexible settings for data sending. • Google Fused usage for location determination. Additional information Any proposals and questions can be discussed with our support team.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CirrusTag at none against Topo Maps+'s 10. CirrusTag also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Topo Maps+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 42 months) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price 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
Both are free to download. Topo Maps+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. CirrusTag asks for nothing beyond the download.
Topo Maps+ ships an update every 2 weeks, CirrusTag every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps+ | CirrusTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 42 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glacier Peak Studios LLC | NFINITE I.T. SOLUTIONS SERVICES, INC. |
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
CirrusTag
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Topo Maps+
- Topo Maps+ Essentials 3 Months$14.993 Months
- Topo Maps+ Pro: 3 Months$29.993 Months
- Topo Maps+ Essentials$29.991 Year
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Topo Maps+ Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Topo Maps+ Elite7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- 3 Month Map Pass$11.99
- 6 Month Map Pass$14.99
- 12 Month Map Pass$19.99
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- 3 Months PRO$29.99
- 12 Months PRO$59.99
CirrusTag
No in-app purchases









