# Topo Maps+ vs Land Nav

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 (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps+ | Land Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav/id1662675017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) | [Gerry Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/358894217) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps+

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** 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+ Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Topo Maps+ Elite | $79.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Map Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Map Pass | $14.99 | 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


### Land Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav/id1662675017)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Land Nav | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps+ free?

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

### Is Land Nav free?

Land Nav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps+ or Land Nav?

Land Nav is rated higher. Topo Maps+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Land Nav averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps+ or Land Nav have ads?

Neither Topo Maps+ nor Land Nav shows ads.

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

Topo Maps+ ships an update fortnightly, and Land Nav daily. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Land Nav on November 3, 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.*