# Bit Map — Online/Offline Maps, Nav & GIS

> Advanced offline and online mapping, navigation, and GIS data management. (iPhone/iPad app by NIXANZ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-map/id1560781471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NIXANZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/322854450)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-map/id1560781471/reviews.md

## What is Bit Map?

Bit Map provides mapping and navigation with offline maps (inc. JPEG, TIFF, PNG), online vector or raster map services (inc. WFS, WMTS, TMS, XYZ, OSM-compatible services), and offline vector layers (inc. GeoPackage, Shapefile, File Geodatabase, GPX, KML).

Record locations as tracks and waypoints.  Create and update custom layers and attributes.  Style (symbology) of vector layers is highly customisable.

Bit Map was the first iOS app to provide navigation with arbitrary user-supplied maps in 2009.

Map image files need not be georeferenced before importing, as Bit Map includes 4 methods to georeference map images within the app.

Bit Map can even publish your map layers to a Web Map and automatically keep them in sync with the web map!

Bit Map is built on a true GIS foundation and can manage data in hundreds of different coordinate systems, projections and geographic datums.  Layers with different projections can be displayed simultaneously in the same map.

Disclaimer:

Do not use Bit Map while operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, machinery or in any potentially dangerous situation.  Do not rely on Bit Map, or on the accuracy of data presented by Bit Map, for any purpose in which inaccuracies or any app behaviour could cause danger, loss, damage or problems of any kind to the user or to any third party.

Users are responsible for abiding by the copyright and license terms of any data, maps and services that they import, configure or use in Bit Map.

Some features are not available in the 'Lite' version (see web site for details).

## Key features

- Offline map support (JPEG, TIFF, PNG)
- Online vector/raster map services
- Offline vector layer support (GeoPackage, Shapefile)
- Record tracks and waypoints
- Create and update custom layers
- Georeference map images within the app
- Support for hundreds of coordinate systems

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bit Map Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-map/id1560781471/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does exactly what I needed

*2024-05-21*

I’ve been looking for a method to create high resolution trail maps. I live in the USA, and the USGS 7.5’ topo maps do not include many running trails that I would like to make for my university. I use this program to run the trails and obtain the trail data, and then seamlessly import it into the free QGIS to create beautiful maps. I can also overlay it with topographic elevation isolines, water features, roads, and structure data from the freely downloadable  USGS maps.  Very cool indeed. Thanks to Nick for explaining the process.

### 1/5 — simply disfuncuntional

*2023-12-14, version 9.1*

ok on the ipad but doesn't work on the mac.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t”t work on MacBook Air

*2023-11-11, version 9.1*

This is a clumsy difficult to use app. If you are using it on a MacBook Air the maps , when calibrated ,don’t show up.

### 1/5 — No instructions, No support

*2023-08-17*

Manual entry of waypoints.  This app is a waste of time.

**Developer response:** For instructions and support, see:  https://nixanz.com/bitmap/

For automatic waypoint recording (“tracking”), use the left-most button on the bottom toolbar.

I haven’t received any support request, but please do submit one if you still want help.

## Frequently asked questions about Bit Map

### What is Bit Map?

Bit Map is a navigation and mapping application that supports a wide range of online and offline map services, including custom georeferenced images and vector layers. It allows users to record locations, manage custom data, and work with numerous coordinate systems.

### Does Bit Map have ads?

No, Bit Map does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, and its monetization model is based on a one-time purchase.

### What devices support Bit Map?

Bit Map is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Bit Map updated?

The latest version of Bit Map is 10.1, which was last updated on June 8, 2025. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and add new features.

### Can I use Bit Map offline?

Yes, Bit Map excels at offline functionality. It supports offline maps in various formats like JPEG, TIFF, and PNG, as well as offline vector layers such as GeoPackage and Shapefile.

### What is the age rating for Bit Map?

Bit Map has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including younger users, though adult supervision is recommended for complex GIS functions.

### How does Bit Map handle different coordinate systems?

Bit Map is built on a true GIS foundation and can manage data in hundreds of different coordinate systems, projections, and geographic datums. Layers with different projections can be displayed simultaneously.

### Is there a free version of Bit Map?

While there is a 'Lite' version mentioned, some features are not available in it. For full functionality, the paid version is recommended. Details can be found on the developer's website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.1.1 — 2026-04-11

* Georeferencing control point dialogue provides clearer guidance for entering longitude/latitude values (when a geographic coordinate system is being used).
* Changed toolbars to new iOS standard look and behaviour

### 10.1 — 2025-06-08

The confirmation alert for downloading an online map service to an offline map layer now includes a text field to provide an alternative name for the offline layer.

### 10.0.6 — 2025-05-07

Fixed an issue displaying offline tile layers which were downloaded from online map services which were configured with URLs with .xml extensions (affected layers will need to be re-downloaded)

### 10.0.5 — 2025-02-27

Fixed an issue which could cause tiling of 8-bit images to produce blank tiles.

### 10.0.4 — 2024-09-03

* Waypoints and Features can be recorded using averaging of a series of GNSS points for (potentially) higher accuracy
* Improved compatibility with some WMS services
* Fixed setting spatial reference system for rasters that are georeferenced without an explicit spatial reference system
* Fixed having to tap ‘Create Layer’ a second time for rasters that are georeferenced without an explicit spatial reference system
* Fixed display of spatial reference system for rasters which are reported as non-geographic and non-projected by the sub-system
* Fixed crash when unable to read spatial reference system of some raster data sets

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## Related topics

[nixanz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nixanz) · [bitmap](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bitmap) · [gis map layers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gis-map-layers)

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