# FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle — user reviews > 243 indexed App Store user reviews of FarOut by Atlas Guides DE, Inc., rated 4.80/5 from 26,363 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farout-hike-bike-paddle/id605447532/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farout-hike-bike-paddle/id605447532.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 23,108 · 4★ 2,142 · 3★ 509 · 2★ 156 · 1★ 448 ## What do users think of FarOut? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent navigation tool - 👍 Helpful user comments - 💡 Offline maps and GPS functionality - 🚀 Detailed trail information - 👍 Great customer service **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy app after recent updates - 🔋 High battery consumption - ⚠️ Outdated or missing trail information - 🔍 Difficult to use interface **Commonly reported bugs** - Maps not loading when zoomed in - Mileage calculations inaccurate - User comments randomly disappearing - GPS arrow not pointing in correct direction **Most requested features** - Add more trails globally - Improve map and elevation profile features - Allow users to add/edit trail information - Integrate with wearable devices ## Newest reviews (10 of 243) ### 2/5 — The Bandwagon of Mediocrity! *2026-08-17, version 15.4* FarOut, an essential app for all hikes! Glad to see they hopped on the modern app development bandwagon of unstable glitchy mediocrity. New aesthetics > functionality. All these apps change for the sake of change and nothing more, using the same cookie cutter formula and it is soooooooooooo bad. ### 2/5 — App is Buggy *2026-07-28, version 15.3* Overall the app offers a great experience. I have purchased all the PCT Apps and used for many years. There is one major issue that all of you should be aware of. It has been around awhile and still not fixed. Do not have the app open while turning your phone off airplane mode. If you do it will do a search probably to see if you have a subscription or purchase. If you have poor cell service the link to your maps disappear. The dowloaded maps remain but you can’t access. If however you created a route, you can access those and get access to the downloaded maps and comments. I am guessing most people don’t have routes created so you are in danger of loosing access to maps while on trail. This is one of the reasons, I have paper maps and a compass. But I am guessing many users don’t have this as a back up. So this could be a safety issue. ### 4/5 — Great for multi-day backpacking trips *2026-07-23, version 15.3* I downloaded this on recommendation by my friend who goes backcountry trips. I downloaded and saw that there are 2 options. One single trail map that you pay for and will be yours, or you subscribe for a time and explore different trails. I found the subscription to be more useful, though for through hikers one trail may be useful. I found them to be expensive, that is why 4 stars. I am yet to see how it turns out. I could map my next backpacking trip on this and see the water sources, campsites, shelters and so far it looks good! Much better than onX in my opinion. ### 3/5 — Great, but very limited . . . *2026-06-08, version 15.2* I hope this review answers some questions I wish I knew. I had to purchase one month subscription to get answers. The customer service for this app sucks, there is no contact phone number, only email and I never did get a response, which is why I rate it 3 stars. I mostly hike/backpack in Washington State. I purchased the PCT section for WA. The information available for campsites, water sources and current trail conditions is invaluable for trip planning. However, you cannot deviate from the PCT trail when entering trip segments. For instance, if you wanted to go camp at Waptus Lake, and then continue to Spectacle Lake via Pete Lake, it will not let you drop waypoints along this route. Buying a subscription does not “unlock” more trails so you could enter waypoints along this route, you are restricted to only the PCT. In my opinion, if you want trail information for specific trails, just purchase that section. For WA state, there are very few trails available, mostly the PCT and some short hikes in the SE portion of the Olympics. I cancelled my monthly subscription after one week of disappoint, and will only purchase the trail sections I need, which gives you lifetime access. If you are doing any of the PCT, this is the best app for information. For all your local hikes/backpacking, use the ### 4/5 — Good, but still has double-commenting bug after years *2026-05-09, version 15.2* I used this since when it was called Guthook. I’m hiking again this year and noticed that editing comments will often cause a duplicate comment, which is a bug I remember from seven years ago. Please fix it! Otherwise, it’s a great resource that’s worth having for recent reports on water, bears, bed bugs at hostels, etc. ### 4/5 — Need ability to load 2 sections in a bundle *2026-04-07, version 15.1* I really do love the app and would not hesitate to give it five stars, but the inability to load and simultaneously activate multiple map sections in a bundle is very frustrating. I want to plan my thru hike and save planned daily routes. Naturally a hiker is unlikely to end their day where a particular map section ends — we will cross into the next section before stopping. The inability to see and use two sections at once is limiting. Obviously a workaround would be to save two separate routes for those days, but then you’re doing hiker math to know the Real mileage, elevation details etc for the second part. I read somewhere that this limitation might be due to performance concerns. Maybe make the option available only when all data has been downloaded for offline use? That would work for me and my review rating would immediately go to 5 stars. ### 3/5 — Initial thoughts *2026-04-06, version 15.1* It’s complicated and hard to figure out. I’ll explore YouTube a bit but I just want to create our own trip with way points, camp sites and water locations on the AT? Why didn’t that easy to do? Just want a long weekend hike and can’t seem to figure out how to build my own. ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2026-03-24, version 15.1* The app won’t even open ### 5/5 — Best app for long trails *2026-03-24, version 15.1* This is the app you need for long trails. Most detailed helper you can find. ### 1/5 — Expensive, update sucks *2026-03-23, version 15.1* Update sucks. Difficult to navigate. Too expensive. Profiting off of community sourced, public land data is super slimy. Use a free app like opentrails ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ne sert à rien sans payer *2026-08-02* Tout est payant, et impossible de supprimer son compte ### 1/5 — TMB *2026-07-20, version 15.3* Not user friendly. TMB app much more ux friendly on stages ### 1/5 — Buggy *2026-07-11, version 15.3* Long standing disappearing comment bug remains unfixed. Been a problem for over a year and multiple versions. Should be a five star but I have zero confidence in the app. ### 1/5 — Nothing loads *2026-07-10, version 15.3* This app doesn’t work, nothing loads ### 1/5 — Not great for OR and WA hikes *2026-07-08, version 15.3* Not finding this app useful at all. Doesn’t show the full trails. No public comments or anything on any of the trails Ive looked at so far. Way too hard to use and no back button. See no benefit over AllTrails. Waste of money ### 1/5 — Unusable after 3 days on trail *2026-07-04, version 15.2* The app is fine for planning while you have internet, but BEWARE of using it as your sole source for navigation on trail. My experience is it just stops working after about 3 days. It opens then freezes. The fix is to reinstall which isn’t going to happen easily on a thru hike. I know. I had backups for navigation and luckily I was in the Sierras where water is plentiful. Be safe out there and DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS APP AS A NAVIGATION APP it will stop working just when you need it. ### 1/5 — Search not compatible with IOS *2026-06-03, version 15.2* Would love to follow my friends but can’t search for them and their invites don’t work. ### 1/5 — Stranded on Eagle Rock Loop *2026-05-22, version 15.2* I assumed I could access the downloaded map when I had no signal, but evidently not. Am grateful my buddy had Garmin app. Please let me know if the fine print said I do not have access when there is not a signal & I will update my rating. ### 1/5 — Worthless app *2026-04-07, version 15.1* This app sucks, waste of money. I bought the PA NCT map and it didn’t work well in areas with limited service. ### 1/5 — Epic trail failure *2026-04-05, version 15.1* I’ve used farout for several years now on a few trails. In July I hiked the wonderland trail and my app wouldn’t respond, the screen would freeze, and it wouldn’t record my route. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app, same problem. Luckily my hiking partner also had the app and was having no issues. I meant to contact farout back then and ask for a refund for that trail since it wasn’t cheap and was totally useless. I forgot. Now I’m preparing to hike another section of the Appalachian Trail and the app is having the same issue. My screen is frozen and there’s nothing that I can do about it. Not only that, but FarOut has not even made it easy for you to contact Support. There are a bunch of tutorial and frequently ask questions but no way it seems to contact the developer to get help directly. This is obviously case in point why you can’t rely on technology alone and should always have a backup. I’ve loved this app for years but this glitch that seems impossible to fix is ruining it. Please make support easier to contact. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Super helpful! *2026-08-16, version 15.4* Guided me through the Appalachian trail without any issues! Used it offline after downloading the maps without issue. ### 5/5 — Thru hiker essential *2026-08-07, version 15.4* Fantastic for thru hiking. Don’t know what I would’ve done without it. My only improvement idea would be a rating system for how hard a trail is based on conditions. Not elevation but how technical a section is. ### 5/5 — So useful *2026-07-30, version 15.4* Super useful tool for the backcountry that helps me stay connected through their posts ### 5/5 — River Runninf *2026-07-04, version 15.2* This is the perfect app for rafting rivers. No more guesswork on where you are or how far you have to go. It is awesome. ### 5/5 — Thruhiker logistics get easier *2026-06-22, version 15.2* Thruhiker logistics get easier ### 5/5 — National Park maps *2026-06-21, version 15.2* Adding the Great Smoky Mountains maps has helped my son and I start exploring the GSMNP. I’d like to see one for the Art Loeb Trail. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-06-05, version 15.2* I still like paper maps but I use Far Out for planning as well. My only criticism is there are hostels, locations and such that have been out of business for years. Love to see them clean in up year to year rather than having to search the comments. ### 5/5 — Amazingly useful *2026-05-25, version 15.2* Being able to identify water points is an absolute game changer. And I love the fact that you can buy the maps once and not have to pay a monthly subscription. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-05-05, version 15.2* My wife and I did a SOBO AT thru hike in 2023. We used FarOut the whole way and had no issues. I recommend FarOut to anyone serious about backpacking or hiking far away from a parking lot. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2026-04-04, version 15.1* Nice app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*