Topo GPS - Topographic maps

Topo GPS - Topographic maps

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Topo GPS - Professional Topographic Maps for Every Adventure

Transform your iPhone and Apple Watch into a high-precision GPS device. Navigate the backcountry with detailed offline maps, professional-grade coordinates, and total privacy—no data tracking, just pure exploration.

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Publisher

rdzl

Category

Navigation

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

56K+

Locales

19

Master the Terrain

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Topo GPS app showing intuitive navigation with detailed topographic maps

Topo GPS app showing intuitive navigation with detailed topographic maps

Topo GPS app showing a hiking route on a topographic map with mile markers.

Topo GPS app showing a hiking route on a topographic map with mile markers.

Topo GPS app screen showing a recorded hiking trail on a detailed topographic map with navigation statistics

Topo GPS app screen showing a recorded hiking trail on a detailed topographic map with navigation statistics

A planned hiking route on a detailed topographic map within the Topo GPS app interface showing elevation contours and route points.

A planned hiking route on a detailed topographic map within the Topo GPS app interface showing elevation contours and route points.

Topo GPS app showing a generated hiking route with topographic details on an iPhone.

Topo GPS app showing a generated hiking route with topographic details on an iPhone.

Smartphone screen displaying Topo GPS with a waypoint marked on a detailed topographic map

Smartphone screen displaying Topo GPS with a waypoint marked on a detailed topographic map

Topo GPS app interface displaying mountain bike route layers on a detailed topographic map

Topo GPS app interface displaying mountain bike route layers on a detailed topographic map

Topo GPS app interface showing a detailed topographic map with coordinate grids and mountain ridges.

Topo GPS app interface showing a detailed topographic map with coordinate grids and mountain ridges.

Detailed map legend in Topo GPS app showing symbols for highways, hiking trails, and US Forest Service routes.

Detailed map legend in Topo GPS app showing symbols for highways, hiking trails, and US Forest Service routes.

Interface showing a list of downloadable topographic maps for various countries in Topo GPS

Interface showing a list of downloadable topographic maps for various countries in Topo GPS

Master Every Trail and Terrain

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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100% Offline Maps

Explore National Parks and remote wilderness with confidence. Download detailed maps that work perfectly without any cellular signal.

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Pro-Grade Navigation

Ditch bulky hardware. Get 5-meter accuracy, MGRS/UTM support, and elevation contours used by outdoor professionals.

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Private and Synced

Plan routes on your Mac and sync via iCloud to your Watch. We value your privacy—we never sell your location data.

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"As a member of a Search and Rescue team in the Rockies, I need absolute precision and reliability. Topo GPS is a game-changer for my field work. It provides the same accuracy as my expensive dedicated GPS units but with a much more intuitive interface. The offline topographic maps are incredibly detailed, and the fact that they don't track my data is a massive professional advantage."

Mark R., Search & Rescue Volunteer
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"I've tried every hiking app out there, but Topo GPS is the only one that focuses on utility over social media clutter. The seamless sync between my MacBook for planning and my Apple Watch for the trail is perfect. I frequently head into dead zones in the Cascades with total confidence, knowing my offline maps are ready and my battery won't be drained by unnecessary background tracking."

Sarah T., Avid Trail Runner

About the app

Everything you need to know about Topo GPS - Topographic maps.

Description

Makes from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and/or Macbook a complete GPS device with detailed topographic maps. Viewed maps will be stored on your device so that Topo GPS can also be used offline. Why should you buy an expensive GPS device if you can install Topo GPS? Topo GPS contains all functions of a regular GPS device for less money, has a much more detailed map, and is more convenient to operate. The accuracy of the position determination is in favorable conditions about 5 m. Ideal for walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, geocaching, scouting, trail running and other outdoor activities. Also suited for outdoor professionals. - Map * To use Topo GPS you need to buy a map. * Official topographic maps of many countries, including Great Britain (OS Explorer), New Zealand and Australia are available as in-app purchase. * Topographic maps are very detailed maps, include height contours and are very suited for outdoor activities. * All maps of a certain region can be made offline accessible using the map download screen. * Easy switching between maps. - Routes * Recording routes, with pause and restart possibility. * Planning routes via route points. * Generating routes * Editing routes * Synchronization with your other devices via iCloud. * Searching routes with filters. * Routes can be organized into folders. - Waypoints * Easy adding by pressing long on map. * Adding waypoints through address or coordinates. * Sharing waypoints. * Editing waypoints. - Layers Layers contain information that can be added to and removed from the map. * Long distance bicycle routes * Mountainbike routes - Coordinates * Easy entering coordinates * Scanning coordinates * Supported coordinate systems: WGS84 decimal, WGS84 degree minutes (seconds), UTM, MGRS, and other country specific coordinate systems. * Coordinates grid layers - Intuitive interface * Clear menu with most important functions. * Different dashboard panels with distance, time, speed, altitude and coordinates. * Clear manual at www.topo-gps.com - Supported file formats: * gpx, kml/kmz, geojson (all also zip compressed), WFS, csv If you are recording a route, the GPS will run in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Rdzl, the company behind Topo GPS, does not obtain in any way the position of the user of Topo GPS. Rdzl does also not obtain the routes recorded by the user, and save the routes planned by the user, unless the route is shared with Topo GPS. We sell our product, not our user data. Privacy policy: https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.topo-gps.com/terms-of-use

Latest Version

10.6.0

Size

96.8 MB

First Released

Nov 26, 2012

Ditch the Expensive Hardware and Navigate the Backcountry with Confidence

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Topo GPS - Topographic maps

Can Topo GPS work offline?

Yes, Topo GPS allows offline use. Viewed maps are stored on your device, enabling functionality even without an internet connection.

What types of maps are available in Topo GPS?

Topo GPS offers official topographic maps for many countries, including Great Britain, New Zealand, and Australia, available via in-app purchase. OpenStreetMap is also available for urban areas.

Does Topo GPS support route planning and recording?

Yes, Topo GPS supports recording routes with pause/restart, planning routes via points, generating routes, and editing them. Routes can also be synchronized via iCloud.

Is Topo GPS suitable for mountain biking?

Yes, Topo GPS is ideal for mountain biking and other outdoor activities. It includes mountain bike routes as layers that can be added to maps.

How does Topo GPS handle user privacy and data?

Topo GPS does not obtain user position or recorded/planned routes unless explicitly shared. The company, Rdzl, states, "We sell our product, not our user data."

What coordinate systems does Topo GPS support?

Topo GPS supports multiple coordinate systems including WGS84 decimal, WGS84 degree minutes (seconds), UTM, MGRS, and other country-specific coordinate systems.

Do I need to purchase maps to use Topo GPS?

Yes, to use Topo GPS, you need to buy a map. Official topographic maps of various countries are available as in-app purchases.

Can I import and export routes with Topo GPS?

Yes, Topo GPS supports importing and exporting routes. It is compatible with file formats such as gpx, kml/kmz, geojson, WFS, and csv.

Does Topo GPS synchronize routes across multiple devices?

Yes, Topo GPS synchronizes routes with your other Apple devices via iCloud, ensuring your route data is consistent across platforms.

What is the GPS accuracy of Topo GPS?

Topo GPS offers a position determination accuracy of approximately 5 meters under favorable conditions. This makes it reliable for outdoor navigation.