Comparison

Maps Treasure Hunt vs TopoRec

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maps Treasure Hunt

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

Highlights
  • Historical map overlays
  • GPS location tracking
  • Street and satellite map integration
  • Artifact hunting aid
  • Locate historical structures
  • In-app map purchases
Features
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Maps Treasure Hunt displays old maps as overlays on top of current street or satellite maps. This is possible because we georeference old maps, and offer them as in-app purchases. Some of these maps are public domain Sanborn fire insurance maps. Others are public domain old atlases maps. By using your device GPS capabilities, you can now see where you are on the old map, on the current map, or a combination of both. This allows you to find where structures were located hundreds of years ago, and makes finding artifacts easier. Maps Treasure Hunt is especially useful in locating old buildings that were destroyed long ago. If you are a privy digger, finding the back of a properly is sometimes critical. The app, an old map, and your device GPS can get you where you might find those buried treasures. The maps are offered in three forms: mobile, browser, and Google Earth(TM) KML super overlay. We recommend purchasing the browser or Google Earth version to study the town of interest. Then, before you are ready to enter the areas of interest, purchase the mobile version. Some maps are extremely detailed and download times can take several hours. So we recommend you purchase and download the mobile version ahead of time.

About

TopoRec

Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • View historical and modern online maps
  • Capture and edit points, areas, and tracks
  • Import and export data (GPX compatible)
  • Filter maps by type and scale
  • Create custom lines and areas
Features
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TopoRec – The powerful map viewer for historical & modern maps Explore the world through maps! TopoRec gives you access to both historical and current map data. Discover locations, collect position data, edit areas, record tracks, and export or import your data – all in one app. Perfect for: • Historians & archaeologists • Metal detector enthusiasts • Map lovers & outdoor explorers • History buffs with a curiosity for the past Features at a glance: • View online maps (historical & modern) • Capture & edit points, areas, and tracks • Import & export data (incl. GPX) • Filter maps by type and scale • Create your own lines and areas • Internet connection required Free use with time limitation: All features can be used free and without restrictions for a short time. After approx. 2 minutes per session, a Premium subscription is required to continue without limitations. TopoRec Premium – Your benefits: • Unlimited access to all features • Exclusive extras & new updates • Priority support Subscription info: The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the account settings. Legal information: • End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://toporec.com/privacy_policy/datenschutzerklaerung.html Rediscover maps – with TopoRec!

Screenshots

Maps Treasure Hunt1 screens
TopoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopoRec at 90% against Maps Treasure Hunt's 0%. TopoRec also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Maps Treasure Hunt's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Maps Treasure Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and TopoRec sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopoRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Maps Treasure Hunt's written reviews are positive against 90% of TopoRec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, TopoRec every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Maps Treasure Hunt versus TopoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps Treasure HuntTopoRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTodd GuionEnrico Hoffmann

Customer experience

Maps Treasure Hunt

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TopoRec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Maps Treasure Hunt

One-time10
  • Washingtonboro PA 1864Free
  • Suggs WY 1894$0.99
  • Marietta (East) PA 1864$0.99
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  • Lititz PA 1863$9.99
  • Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4$9.99
  • Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5$9.99
  • Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3$10.99
  • Columbia to Marietta 1864$19.99
  • Lebanon County 1860$19.99
  • Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864$29.99
1 purchases

TopoRec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Maps Treasure Hunt free?
Maps Treasure Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopoRec free?
TopoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maps Treasure Hunt or TopoRec?
TopoRec is rated higher. Maps Treasure Hunt averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TopoRec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Maps Treasure Hunt or TopoRec have ads?
Neither Maps Treasure Hunt nor TopoRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maps Treasure Hunt or TopoRec?
Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and TopoRec every 9 days. Most recently, Maps Treasure Hunt was updated on September 26, 2026 and TopoRec on October 20, 2026.

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