Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
What is Topo Maps+?
Topo Maps+ is a navigation app with topographic maps and tools for planning and following backcountry routes. Features include offline map downloads, route building, waypoints, track recording, and Apple Watch and CarPlay support. Some maps and tools require the Pro or Elite subscription.
Pricing. Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a backcountry hike or trip with offline maps
- Recording tracks and dropping waypoints while on trail
- Checking public, private, and hunting land boundaries
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Why this app is in S tier
Topo Maps+ scores 92 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 80, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Designed and tested on real dirt, Topo Maps+ is packed with the maps & tools to plan and execute your backcountry adventure. ‣‣ MAPS FOR EVERY ACTIVITY ‣Setup your map based on your planned activity ‣‣ PLANNING TOOLS ‣ Compare and Download maps for use offline. ‣ Combine overlays to customize your map view ‣ Smart route-building tools ‣ Waypoints ‣ Print, email or share custom maps and routes ‣ Public, Private, and Hunting land boundaries ‣ Parcel Information ‣ Create teams and live-share members’ last known location ‣‣ ON-TRAIL TOOLS (Offline) ‣ View your current location ‣ All Maps and Overlays are downloadable ‣ Record your tracks - see where you’ve been ‣ Photo Waypoints - snap a pic and instantly shows on the map ‣ Progress on Trail - how much further on the trail ‣ Guide Me - to a waypoint ‣ Proximity Alerts - notify me when I’m close to a waypoint, trail, or region ‣ Line of Sight - what am I looking at? ‣ Downloaded elevation data for route-creation on the trail ‣‣ APPLE WATCH ‣ Integration with Apple HealthKit ‣Download maps directly to the watch ‣ Pan and zoom the map just like on the phone ‣ Drop a waypoint ‣ Record a track and see all of your stats ‣‣ CARPLAY ‣ Nav
Compare in Hiking Navigation
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 92 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 91 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 9.4K | 17.7K | 5.4K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 7d ago | 21d ago | 6d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
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Questions about Topo Maps+
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download. The listing describes a FREE level with low resolution maps, track recording, and limited features. Pro and Elite subscriptions unlock additional maps and tools.
Can I use it offline?
The listing says maps and overlays are downloadable for use offline, and on-trail tools are labeled as offline. Trip features such as waypoints, tracks, and elevation data for route creation are also described.
Does it work with Apple Watch and CarPlay?
Yes. The listing describes Apple Watch features such as downloading maps, dropping waypoints, and recording tracks, and CarPlay features such as navigating to the trailhead and turn by turn directions on USFS Roads.
Is Topo Maps+ free?
Topo Maps+ is free to download.
What is Topo Maps+ good for?
Topo Maps+ is built for planning a backcountry hike or trip with offline maps, recording tracks and dropping waypoints while on trail, checking public, private, and hunting land boundaries. It sits in the hiking navigation list on AppTierList.
Is Topo Maps+ worth it?
Topo Maps+ is S tier, ranked #6 of 11 hiking navigation apps with a score of 92 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 9,387 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Topo Maps+ compare to GPS Tracks?
Topo Maps+ is S tier at 92; GPS Tracks is S tier at 93. GPS Tracks ranks higher. Topo Maps+ is free to download, GPS Tracks is free to download.
How often is Topo Maps+ updated?
Topo Maps+ was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Hiking Navigation
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 92 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 11
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 9,387
- Current version
- (7 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Planning a backcountry hike or trip with offline maps, Recording tracks and dropping waypoints while on trail, Checking public, private, and hunting land boundaries
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 252 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 7
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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