# Maps Treasure Hunt vs TopoRec

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Treasure Hunt | TopoRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Guion](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881169) | [Enrico Hoffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563581581) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Treasure Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washingtonboro PA 1864 | Free | one-time |
| Suggs WY 1894 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marietta (East) PA 1864 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lititz PA 1863 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Columbia to Marietta 1864 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lebanon County 1860 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864 | $29.99 | one-time |


### TopoRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toporec-map-viewer/id6499441232)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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