# Topo Maps+ vs Never Never Ridge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Never Never Ridge at none against Topo Maps+'s 10. Never Never Ridge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Topo Maps+'s advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topo Maps+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Never Never Ridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topo Maps+ ships an update fortnightly, Never Never Ridge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps+ | Never Never Ridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glacier Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672246356) | [Greg Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830615334) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps+

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan and navigate backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS tools. Features include route building, live location sharing, and detailed land boundary information. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for on-the-go access.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Smart route-building tools, Live location sharing, Public/private land boundaries, On-trail GPS tracking, Apple Watch integration, CarPlay navigation

**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+ Elite: 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Topo Maps+ Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Topo Maps+ Elite | $79.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Map Pass | $11.99 | 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


### Never Never Ridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-never-ridge/id6762360016)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps+ free?

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

### Is Never Never Ridge free?

Never Never Ridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Topo Maps+ or Never Never Ridge have ads?

Neither Topo Maps+ nor Never Never Ridge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topo Maps+ or Never Never Ridge?

Topo Maps+ ships an update fortnightly, and Never Never Ridge every 5 days. Most recently, Topo Maps+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Never Never Ridge on November 5, 2026.

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