Comparison

Topo Maps+ vs SharpMap

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

SharpMap

Explore detailed topographic 3D maps of mountain regions with features like slope visualization, contour lines, and 3D terrain. Essential for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and mountaineering.

Highlights
  • Detailed 3D topographic maps
  • Slope and shading visualization
  • Contour lines
  • High-resolution LiDAR elevation models
  • Customizable slope baselayer
  • 2D and 3D viewing options
  • Avalanche analysis support
Features
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[COVERAGE CURRENTLY LIMITED TO THE ALPS, CARPATHIANS, AND THE SUDETES] Hello! We are the Sharpmap team — mountain enthusiasts, rescuers, and guides. Thanks to our extensive mountain experience, we understand exactly what is needed in the outdoors. That’s why we created the map that is precise and tailored to the realities of complex mountain terrain. This is just the beginning of our journey. We will continue to develop our app, expanding the map coverage and introducing new features to make it more reliable and versatile. EXPERIENCE TERRAIN LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Real mountain detail — visualized through slope, shading, contour lines, and 3D maps — powered by high-resolution LiDAR-based elevation models. • CUSTOM SLOPE BASELAYER – choose between our unique slope visualization and high-resolution orthophoto imagery. • MULTIPLE LAYERS – our map supports both 2D and 3D views, and offers interactive layers that let you display only the topographic data you need. • AVALANCHE ANALYSIS – our accurate slope data is essential for avalanche risk assessment. • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – our app is designed primarily for ski tourers, alpinists, trekkers, mountain bikers, and all mountain adventure enthusiasts.

Screenshots

Topo Maps+4 screens
SharpMap1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SharpMap at 100% against Topo Maps+'s 62%. SharpMap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Topo Maps+'s advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. SharpMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, SharpMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Topo Maps+ versus SharpMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo Maps+SharpMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlacier Peak Studios LLCŁukasz Stempek

Customer experience

Topo Maps+

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

SharpMap

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SharpMap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SharpMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo Maps+ free?
Topo Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SharpMap free?
SharpMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Topo Maps+ or SharpMap have ads?
Neither Topo Maps+ nor SharpMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo Maps+ or SharpMap?
Topo Maps+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and SharpMap monthly. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and SharpMap on October 28, 2026.

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