# Topo GPS - Topographic maps

> Plan and follow gpx routes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578960575](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578960575)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id578960575`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** rdzl
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (463 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2012-11-26
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/topo-gps-topographic-maps/id578960575)
- **Website:** [https://www.topo-gps.com](https://www.topo-gps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy](https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Topo GPS turns your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac) into a complete GPS with detailed topographic maps. Maps can be stored on-device for offline use, and official maps are available via in-app purchases. Switch between maps easily and rely on accurate positioning (about 5 m in favorable conditions).

Plan, record and follow GPX routes, manage routes, waypoints and layers, support multiple coordinate systems, and share data across devices with iCloud. Supported formats include GPX, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, WFS and CSV. Privacy is protected: Rdzl does not collect user position or routes unless shared, and the product is sold, not user data. Background GPS use may reduce battery life.

## Rankings

- #76,047 — Overall
- #24 — google maps extractor
- #25 — google maps scraper
- #76 — google maps

## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed: many praise Topo GPS for global topo routing, ease of use, and one-time map purchases. However, the most mentioned drawbacks are limited map resolution and zoom, missing hiking trails overlays, lack of US topo data, especially, and a difficult MacOS/desktop experience with slow or incomplete offline downloads and occasional poor support. Overall, strong potential for outdoor use but notable region/data and UX caveats.

### Pros

- Finds great routes worldwide and works well for hiking and biking across multiple regions.
- Low-cost, one-time map purchases instead of subscriptions.
- Simple, usable topo maps that show your location and help with planning.
- Often described as the best hiking map app tried by some users.
- Can almost replace a GPS in certain situations.

### Cons

- Map detail is limited; cannot zoom far and not detailed enough for hiking.
- Lack of trail maps or layers; hiking trails often not visible.
- US topo data is largely missing or unavailable.
- MacOS/desktop navigation is hard to use and lacks a manual.
- Offline downloads are slow or fail to complete or take hours.

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