ticks vs Topo Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ticks
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say goodbye to scattered bookmarks and endless open tabs, save, organize, and access your digital content effortlessly. ticks isn't just a "read later" tool β it's your secure offline browser for everything worth remembering. web links, notes, articles β all kept only on your device. no servers. no tracking. no compromises. truly private: β’ everything stays on your device β’ no data collection, ever one app. all your stuff: β’ save articles and links from any app (with full offline copies) β’ write notes and ideas β’ organize your digital life with custom groups β’ capture anything that matters β fast, thanks to share extension what makes ticks different: β’ 100% offline browser experience that prioritizes your privacy β’ zero-server architecture: your data never leaves your device β’ clean, clutter-free reading mode β’ smart search and seamless organization ticks share: share only what you want, how you want ticks share is a privacy-respecting sharing feature that lets you send ticks to friends and family β so they can import them directly into their own ticks. you choose what to include when sharing: β’ share just the title and link β’ or add a description, images, and personal notes β it's up to you everything is optional. for example, if a tick includes personal notes or comments you don't want to share, just leave them out. when shared, ticks are temporarily uploaded to a secure server with no link to your identity. they're deleted automatically: β’ after reaching the maximum number of views, or β’ when the expiry time runs out, or β’ if they don't reach the required number of imports within one week no permanent storage. no tracking. ticks share is the only time your data ever leaves your device β and only because you chose to share it. made for people who: β’ value privacy over promises β’ collect, research, and archive online content with their personal offline browser β’ want an elegant tool for digital journaling β’ are tired of "private" apps that aren't private transform your device into a powerful offline browser that works exactly how you want it to. save this, save that, tick it. your device. your data. your privacy. --- Terms Of Service: https://ticksapp.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ticksapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
Topo Map
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Topo Map - Georeferencing is a powerful, all-in-one mobile solution designed to streamline field surveying, spatial measurement, and land management on iPhone and iPad (Paid Subscription Required). Built for surveyors, civil engineers, GIS professionals, real estate assessors, and field technicians, Topo Map eliminates the need for heavy equipment in preliminary assessments by turning your mobile device into a versatile geospatial workstation. Boost your productivity in the field with fast GNSS data collection, real-time perimeter calculations, route tracking, and instant CAD/GIS export capabilities. IMPORTANT SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE: Topo Map requires an active paid subscription to access all features and tools described below. Subscription options, pricing, and billing terms are clearly displayed inside the app prior to purchase. PAID SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES FIELD PROJECTS (Subscription Required) Organize field notebooks and projects with status information, location descriptions, summaries, and thumbnails. Save recorded perimeter polygons and review Map and Survey previews. GPS & GEOREFERENCING (Subscription Required) Use your deviceβs GPS to collect positions, record GNSS-based points, associate locations with projects, and review collected data directly on the map. SURVEY & ANALYSIS (Subscription Required) Estimate footprint and area from recorded corners, review slope information based on GNSS elevations, and use planning-oriented cut/fill-style volume estimates. (Note: These calculations are intended for preliminary field analysis and are not a substitute for a verified DTM, professional survey, or certified engineering workflow.) MAP (Subscription Required) Use road or hybrid satellite views, supported terrain views, compass and scale information, recorded route overlays, draft polygons, markers, and your current location when permission is granted. PERIMETER WALK (Subscription Required) Record approximate parcel or property outlines while walking or driving. Capture GPS positions at important corners, complete a perimeter with at least three vertices, and calculate approximate perimeter and area. ROUTE RECORDING (Subscription Required) Record routes using your deviceβs location services and review saved paths on the map. IMPORT & EXPORT (Subscription Required) Save and organize collected information and export supported geospatial data for use with spreadsheets, GIS software, CAD applications, mapping tools, and other compatible workflows. All georeferencing, mapping, survey, perimeter recording, route tracking, analysis, import, export, and project-management features require a separate paid subscription. TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topo Map at none against ticks's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ticks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Topo Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
ticks ships an update every 3 weeks, Topo Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ticks | Topo Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo Zappia | Savio Colombo |
In-app purchases
ticks
- weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- lifetime$24.99
Topo Map
No in-app purchases









