- $7.99
- Category: Navigation
- First released: April 24, 2010
- Versions: 3 archived
- Installable: 3 of 3
- Seller: Phil Endecott
- com.topomapsapp.ipad
Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Ratings Over Time
sampled from 5 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2010 | — | — | 48 | $7.99 |
| June 14, 2012 | — | — | 233 | $7.99 |
| June 18, 2013 | — | — | 264 | $7.99 |
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Archived Reviews
8 of 25This is great app, just what I was looking for. I have started to do some off roading and wanted to be able to use my iPad and not my pc for the maps. I have the wifi only version, so I needed a off network app. I tried another topo maps app that you had to have yearly or month subscription but was pain to get maps on to the iPad. And when I needed to work it did not. The plus side to this app is you can DL maps from with the app. I give it only four stars because wish the app could track were you have been. I can't seem to find away to do that. Would be nice update if the app does not have it now.
Great app, good maps, download what you need, great memory saver. But screen print and email is the only option for printing. Add air print or email full file then app would be five stars. Also w<br/>Also watch the maps they are not all current.
This is the best bargain out there. I started using this app while hunting areas w/o cell service. Being able to download both USGS maps and satellite images for the areas ahead of time allows access to this data while offline.
This app combined with a bluetooth Bad Elf GPS Pro works perfect on my wireless only iPad. An always on option would be helpful because it currently requires the user to go to settings and change the Apple display auto-lock setting to never, which I seem to forget to do before I open this app, then of course you have to remember to change the setting back once you stop using the app. All in all though this app is highly recommended for back-country driving in areas with no cellular/wifi service, as long as you have a GPS and have already downloaded your topo maps or offline maps. I use the same app on my phone as my primary backup (and hard copy maps as a second back-up). I do use Avenza Maps too as it offers more map options, especially for kayaking but my primary back-country vehicle navigation app is this one.
If you ever liked playing with topo maps, this app is a must! GREAT features allow you to measure distance and compass heading between points. Awesome feature allows you to see the view-shed from any point - fantastic for real estate analysis. I bought my mountain property based on this app. Perfect balance between government provided maps and beautiful 3rd party software that makes this one of my all time favorite apps!
One thing—can you make it to where we can a map set, please.
I have both the iPad and iPhone versions. This app is not super intuitive so read the directions. There are lots of hidden capabilities. For example, in the map download screen tap and hold a map until it turns blue then drag to select multiple maps. Also, I had a problem and sent the developer an email, I had a response within 24 hours. Great app, worth the money.
I have been using this app on both an iPhone 4 and iPad for over a year now. I have downloaded about 4000 topo maps, 16 gigs worth. I use it when exploring huge areas on my ATV here in Idaho. Plus I downloaded 25 maps for a hog hunt in California and another 50 or so for a fishing trip to Oregon. If I read about a place that sounds like I might want to explore it I download the relevant maps and check it out. I have retired my Garmins. This app has better maps and is easier to use with better displays. It is also extremely accurate and fast. To cover a single 20 mile loop could take over 50 paper maps. No problem with this app.<br/><br/>I use the zoom in and out feature constantly as well as the waypoint and search feature. I also use the map elevation to calibrate my Garmin GPS wrist watch frequently. I use the distance ruler occasionally as well as different units capability (UTM and Lat/Long). I rarely use the other features. I usually just want to see the blue dot where I am standing and the names of the surrounding features and the waypoint marking camp.<br/><br/>My only caveats are: some of the underlying maps are outdated - obviously not the fault of the app. Moving waypoint files between devices is a pain. And downloading a maximum of 20 maps at a time is a minor inconvenience. The program occasionally hangs when I launch it. I haven't figured out if this is a communication problem with the Apple GPS code or a bug it the app. A force abort of the app and a relaunch fixes it so it is a minor annoyance. <br/><br/>All in all this is in my top three most used and enjoyed app. If you have a GPS equipped Apple device and spend time outdoors, especially off the beaten track, this app is spectacular.<br/><br/>Update: Dec 2017<br/><br/>I continue to use this app extensively and love it. Over the years the app has been improved in important ways. For example I just upgraded to iPhoneX from my old iPhone6. Apples iTunes save/restore failed to work properly. Fortunately I had backed up my extensive waypoint files using that feature of this app. I had to manually reload all the topo Maps into the iPhoneX, but was able to reload all the waypoints from the back up file effortlessly. This is really great real world functional app.
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