# Cartograph 2 Maps — Views Mapsforge offline maps

> Offline and online map viewer with advanced navigation and tracking features. (iPhone/iPad app by Harald Meyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961/reviews.md

## What is Cartograph 2 Maps?

The Cartograph app views Mapsforge offline vector maps, offline raster maps, and online/WMS maps. It supports tracking, route search, overlays, hillshading, reliefs, track drawing, and has many other features.

Cartograph Maps 3 is available here: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/

### Features ###
- User interface languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese.
- View Mapsforge offline vector maps (including v5 format).
- Full support for Mapsforge styling/render themes (including hillshading) and layers.
- Offline raster maps: Locus SQLite maps, MBTiles, TwoWays/CompeGPS RMAP*, Oruxmaps SQLite*.
- Online map support (including WMS - Web Map Service maps), e.g. OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, OpenSeaMap, WikiMedia hillshading, etc.
- Import online maps easily from files: "http://www.cartograph.eu/help_onlinemapimport".
- Offline hillshading (from HGT elevation data).
- Offline relief shading.
- Offline slope maps (experimental).
- Contour lines (Mapsforge maps).
- Worldwide, free offline maps.
- Support for Mapsforge multi-maps (multiple .map files stitched into a single map).
- Night/day mode.
- GPS Track recording.
- Manual track drawing and editing.
- GPX import and export (basic KML/KMZ import support).
- Import of photos with EXIF tags as waypoints.
- Import of KMZ photo series.
- Import Google Maps POIs/Places using Google Takeout data export function.
- Upload tracks to Strava.com.
- Route altitude profile and elevation/slope visualization.
- Online route search.
- Live tracking and polling (using custom server, GPSies.com, or Cartograph server).
- Support for Mapsforge POIs, offline POI search, and dynamic POI loading.
- Scalable interface (e.g. to increase button sizes).
- Compass.
- Units: Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit, metric, imperial, nautic.
- Decimal and degree coordinate modes.
- Supports Mapsforge multi-language maps and POIs.
- Map import: iOS 11 File Browser, Wifi upload, iTunes file sharing, internal download manager, and import using "Open in" from 3rd party apps like Safari, Chrome, DropBox, etc.
- Voice/sound alerts along routes and waypoints. *EXPERIMENTAL*
- WaterSupply.at drinking water sources.
- Customizable user interface color (dark, light, and colors) and size.
- 3D map snapshot view for an overview over the current map region.

* RMAP and Oruxmaps use various map projections and support is experimental. Please contact us if a map does not work so that we can add support for your projection.

Further information: http://www.cartograph.eu
Getting started: https://www.cartograph.eu/gettingstarted
Help&Tutorial: https://www.cartograph.eu/docs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cartograph.eu/

User manual: http://www.cartograph.eu/downloads/usermanual_en.pdf
YouTube how-to videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9EOg5h3yY&list=PLP8X6xYv-qCz46hplsfGLW1LNgywBZrTk

Please drop us a line if you have questions or feature requests: http://www.cartograph.eu/contact

### Maps ###
- Offline Map Downloader (https://www.tequnique.com/offlinemapdownloader)
- OpenAndroMaps.org: very good maps for outdoor activities.

## Key features

- Offline vector and raster map viewing
- Online map support (WMS)
- GPS track recording and drawing
- Route search and altitude profile
- GPX import/export
- Hillshading and relief shading
- Customizable interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartograph-2-maps/id1082995961/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Finde die App sehr gut.

*2023-06-08*

Bitte überprüft mal die HM Berechnung. 
Es werden immer zu viele Höhenmeter angezeigt, sieht so aus als ob sie doppelt berechnet werden. 
Danke

### 5/5 — Sehr gut für Wandern und MTB

*2023-01-28*

Nutze die app seit 2J, zusammen mit openandromaps das Beste, das ich für iOS kenne. Nutzbar out of the box, und mit vielen individuellen Adaptierungen, wenn man will. routengenerierung funktioniert sehr gut, obwohl Beta.

### 5/5 — Solid.

*2021-01-29*

Everything at your fingertips.  Yes a bit of a learning curve but not steep, just try it first in your town or other familiar place.  As you play with it you’ll appreciate the usability choices.  Doesn’t crash, imports everything you give it.  Great job.
Pavel in PNW of the US

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

### 5/5 — Tolle App lohnt sich für alle Outdoorfans

*2021-01-03*

Wirklich klasse App.  
Hervorzuheben ist die Möglichkeit die absolut hervorragenden offline Vectorkarten von Openandromaps zu nutzen. Diese Karten können von der Website auf das Handy geladen werden und stehen dann offline zur Verfügung. Nie wieder Probleme wenn mal gerade der Empfang weg ist. Die Karten sind sowas von hervorragend. Unglaublich. Dazu lässt sich noch das Theme Overlay runterladen und von dieser App ebenso nutzen wie die Karten. Die Karten sind kostenfrei da sie auf Openstreetmap basieren. 
Und die App hier kann das Ganze umsetzen. 
Ich bin begeistert. Vielen Dank an den Programmierer. Bitte weiter so. Klasse.

**Developer response:** Danke für Ihr Feedback!

### 3/5 — Screen scaling factor

*2020-11-11*

지난 번 래스터맵 scale 조정을 요구했던 일이 있었습니다. 그런데 scale을 0.5 정도로 조정하니 현재 제작 사용중인 mbtiles map이 oruxmaps와 비슷했습니다. 그런데 툴 아이콘과 설정 등 모든 곳들이 같이 작아서 보기에 문제가 있습니다. 검토해 주시기 바랍니다.

추가합니다

현재 이 앱 아이폰 11pro 최신 업데이트에서 gps가 동작하지 않습니다

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. If the problem still exists then please send me details about the problem to contact@cartograph.eu.

### 5/5 — Finally

*2020-10-14*

I was looking for a long time an alternative to open andro maps on ios. Thanks a lot for the developper for making this possible!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2020-08-03, version 2.6.8*

This is a great mapping and tracking app. It doesn’t nag you to spend more money as the excellent, worldwide maps are free. It answers the all important question “Where am I?” (In the mist!) and allows you to follow your progress along free routes downloaded from internet websites. 

A great asset but should be combined with a paper OS map to ensure all paths displayed on the app are truly representative of the physical lay of the land.

### 5/5 — First class mapping tool

*2020-02-02, version 2.6.3*

Never mind a lack of any feedback, I can’t understand how this terrific app is not rated as 5 star at the top of the list of best map apps in the istore!!. I admit I was a little hesitant to install this app due to the lack of feedback, but let me say that this is a terrific mapping application that has become my ‘go-to’ route guide on my iPad Pro. 
I run Cartograph 2 with the excellent ‘Openandromaps’ UK map, combined with the ‘Voluntary’ render theme, both freely available and regularly updated – no silly monthly subscriptions needed. I also create my own SQLite maps (via ‘Global Mapper’) if I need anything special, which also run perfectly in Cartograph 2. 
It’s an easy app to master and provides some very powerful tools if mapping is your thing. You won’t be disappointed – at £4.99 it’s a bargain buy

### 4/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2020-01-10*

Поддерживает загрузку сторонних карт,очень много настроек, возможность накладывать карты друг на друга, импорт точек и треков в gpx, запись трека. Большое количество иконок, возможность создавать маршрутные точки с фотографиями, треки и т.д . 

Из минусов непонятный интерфейс, скорость прокрутки медленнейших чем у других популярных приложений. 
Навигацией в полной мере пользоваться не получается, например выход на точку . 

Тому , кто любит создавать свои карты в сторонних программах и потом загружать в телефон , рекомендую. Хороший конкурент osmand за приемлемую цену.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

### 5/5 — TheTwitcher

*2019-10-02*

Brilliant app, works well. Excellent for exploring new places.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

## Frequently asked questions about Cartograph 2 Maps

### What types of offline maps does Cartograph 2 support?

Cartograph 2 supports Mapsforge offline vector maps (including v5 format) and various offline raster map formats like Locus SQLite, MBTiles, TwoWays/CompeGPS RMAP, and Oruxmaps SQLite.

### Can I use Cartograph 2 without an internet connection?

Yes, Cartograph 2 is designed for offline use, allowing you to view and utilize Mapsforge offline vector maps and offline raster maps without an internet connection.

### Does Cartograph 2 offer route planning features?

Yes, Cartograph 2 supports online route search, route altitude profile visualization, and manual track drawing and editing for route planning.

### How often is Cartograph 2 updated?

The latest version of Cartograph 2 was released on May 11, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it receives ongoing development.

### What devices is Cartograph 2 available on?

Cartograph 2 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the price of Cartograph 2?

Cartograph 2 is a paid application, priced at $5.99.

### Does Cartograph 2 have ads?

No, Cartograph 2 does not contain advertisements.

### Can I import my existing GPS tracks into Cartograph 2?

Yes, Cartograph 2 supports GPX import and basic KML/KMZ import, allowing you to bring your existing GPS tracks into the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2022-05-11

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2.8.1 (11-05-2022)
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- Cleaned up online maps.

### 2.8.0 — 2021-08-17

2.8.0 (13-08-2021)
- Fix elevation data download.

### 2.7.9 — 2021-07-06

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2.7.9 (06-07-2021)
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- Added support for Offline Map Download (https://www.tequnique.com/offlinemapdownloader) which offers customized vector maps.
- Bug fixes.

### 2.7.8 — 2021-03-08

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2.7.8 (05-03-2021)
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- Bug fixes.

### 2.7.7 — 2021-03-01

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2.7.7 (24-02-2020)
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- Allow direct deletion of loaded tracks/routes.
- Bug fixes.

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All apps by Harald Meyer: https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018

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