CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
- iPhone
- iPad
What is CalTopo?
CalTopo is a navigation app for iOS that gives access to CalTopo maps and layers on a mobile device. The listing says maps and layers such as slope angle shading can be downloaded for offline use, and that GPS location can be viewed and tracked while offline. It also lists sun exposure, wind, precipitation and avalanche forecasts, plus shared maps with live tracking for teams.
Pricing. CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning backcountry routes with offline maps
- Tracking location with GPS when offline
- Sharing live map updates with a team or travel partners
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Why this app is in B tier
CalTopo scores 83 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 79, App Store search rank 54, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
New on CalTopo: the CalTopo app is now satellite ready, allowing you to use many features of the app offline with satellite data! Take the best mapping app with you wherever you go with the CalTopo app for iOS. Trusted by professional mountain guides, avalanche educators, and search and rescue teams, CalTopo has all the features you need to plan your next off-grid pursuit. Seamless integration between CalTopo online and your mobile device allows you to access and update your maps no matter where you are. Any changes you make will automatically sync across all devices, making exporting and importing your latest map a thing of the past. The CalTopo app allows you to easily take your planning and navigation to the next level. Real time decision making in backcountry terrain is made easy with the ability to download maps and layers like slope angle shading to your device for offline use. Plan for conditions on your route with sun exposure, wind, precipitation and avalanche forecasts. View and track your location on the map using GPS, even if you are offline. Share maps with your teams or travel partners to plan collaboratively, and to ensure everyone has the necessary data. Monitor r
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Questions about CalTopo
Does it work without a cell signal?
The listing says many features work offline once maps and layers are downloaded, and that GPS location can be viewed and tracked while offline. Satellite data is mentioned as an offline option.
Which map layers are included?
The listing includes MapBuilder Topo, Hybrid and Overlay, Forest Service Maps, Scanned Topos, Global Imagery, Shaded Relief, Slope Angle Shading, Parcel data, Public Lands, Weekly and NAIP Satellite Imagery, Sun Exposure, Marine Charts.
How do I get support?
The listing says to email help@caltopo.com for support and feature requests.
Is CalTopo free?
Yes. CalTopo is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is CalTopo good for?
CalTopo is built for planning backcountry routes with offline maps, tracking location with GPS when offline, sharing live map updates with a team or travel partners. It sits in the offline navigation list on AppTierList.
Is CalTopo worth it?
CalTopo is B tier, ranked #14 of 25 offline navigation apps with a score of 83 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 7,545 ratings. Good, and 13 apps rank above it.
How does CalTopo compare to Karta?
CalTopo is B tier at 83; Karta is B tier at 83. They score the same. CalTopo is free, with no in-app purchases, Karta is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is CalTopo updated?
CalTopo was updated 26 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Offline Navigation (B tier, #14) · Maps (C tier, #33)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 83 / 100
- Rank in list
- #14 of 25
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 7,545
- Recent reviews
- 3.3 from 12 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (26 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Planning backcountry routes with offline maps, Tracking location with GPS when offline, Sharing live map updates with a team or travel partners
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 165 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed