Topo Maps+ vs Land Nav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline topographic maps
- Smart route building
- Waypoints and proximity alerts
- Land boundary overlays
- Track recording
- Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
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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.
Land Nav
Navigate the outdoors with GPS, compass, and offline maps. Organize tracks and markers in documents synced via iCloud. Supports GPX import/export and customizable coordinate formats.
- Offline topographic and satellite maps
- GPS and compass functionality
- GPX waypoint and track import/export
- iCloud document syncing
- Customizable coordinate formats
- Sunset/sunrise and moon phase data
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A land navigation GPS and offline map app built for iOS. No ads. Privacy respected. Land Nav will help you navigate the outdoors providing you with a GPS, compass, 3D topographic and satellite maps. Place a marker on the map and get a bearing to that location in seconds. Import GPX waypoints and tracks into a task specific map documents that are synced using iCloud to all your devices. Downloadable maps allow use while offline. ## Main Features - Worldwide 3D topographic and satellite maps powered by Open Street map - Download maps for online use - Organize tracks and markers in task based documents - Designed from the ground for iOS using the latest Apple technologies - Universal app supports iPhone and iPad with macOS coming soon. ## Additional Features - Compass with inclinometer - Show sunset & sunrise times, moon phase, and magnetic declination - GPX import/export for waypoints, tracks, and routes - Customizable coordinate formats and units including UTM, MGRS and Mils - Document interface to organize map data - Universal app works on iOS and iPad (macOS comming soon) - iCloud sync, plan on your iPad, navigate on your phone - No ads and no tracking - Generous free trial, no subscription, single in-app purchase to buy - Support independent app developer with a passion for the outdoors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Land Nav at 100% against Topo Maps+'s 62%. Land Nav also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Topo Maps+'s advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 3) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Topo Maps+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and Land Nav sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Land Nav holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topo Maps+ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Land Nav's.
Topo Maps+ ships an update fortnightly, Land Nav daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps+ | Land Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.4K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glacier Peak Studios LLC | Gerry Shaw |
Customer experience
Topo Maps+
Land Nav
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
Land Nav
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
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- 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
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- 3 Months PRO$29.99
- 12 Months PRO$59.99
Land Nav
- Buy Land Nav$21.99









