# Topo Maps vs Maptrails

The clearest difference is price: Maptrails at Free against Topo Maps's $2.99. Maptrails also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 44%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Topo Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Maptrails is free to download; Topo Maps costs $2.99 up front. Maptrails sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Topo Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maptrails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Topo Maps's written reviews are positive against 86% of Maptrails's.

Topo Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, Maptrails every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topo Maps | Maptrails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps/id929001708/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East Studios Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002420814) | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) |

## What reviewers say

### Topo Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps/id929001708)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with high-resolution topographic maps for numerous countries. Record your routes, track elevation and speed, and share your location in real-time with other users. Offline map access is available for many regions.

**Highlights:** High-resolution topographic maps, Offline map downloads, GPS route recording, Elevation and speed tracking, GPX file import/export, Real-time location sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Maptrails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335)

Navigate the outdoors with a feature-rich map browser for hiking, hunting, and orienteering. Plan routes, measure distances, draw paths, and access various map styles. Offline map downloads and weather forecasts enhance your adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Distance measurement and path drawing, Topographic, nautical, and aerial maps, Map marker syncing via iCloud, Weather forecasts, GPX file import/export, Health app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maptrails Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topo Maps free?

Topo Maps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maptrails free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topo Maps or Maptrails?

Maptrails is rated higher. Topo Maps averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Maptrails averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Topo Maps or Maptrails have ads?

Neither Topo Maps nor Maptrails shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topo Maps or Maptrails?

Topo Maps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Maptrails every 9 days. Most recently, Topo Maps was updated on September 11, 2026 and Maptrails on September 23, 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.*