# Forest Maps 2 — user reviews > 61 indexed App Store user reviews of Forest Maps 2 by Kinnaman Software LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 588 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-maps-2/id1261518983/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-maps-2/id1261518983.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 494 · 4★ 59 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 17 ## What do users think of Forest Maps 2? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent maps - 👍 Easy to use - 💯 Reliable and accurate - 🗺️ Detailed topographical maps - 📥 Ability to download entire forest maps - 🧭 Helpful for navigation and tracking - 🗺️ Great for off-road activities **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing - 🗺️ Maps can be outdated in some areas - 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality - 📍 Difficulty in dropping precise pins or markers **Commonly reported bugs** - Incompatibility issues with iOS 13 - Tracking feature not always working as expected **Most requested features** - Ability to import/export waypoints and locations - Integration with other navigation apps - Overlays for MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) data - Browser version for route planning - More customization options for pins and markers ## Newest reviews (13 of 61) ### 4/5 — Excellent Program *2025-12-19, version 2.7.2* I really like this and use it every time I go hiking. ### 5/5 — The BEST. *2022-12-31, version 2.7.2* I off-road a lot. I’ve tried the other map makers and yours beats the snot outta them. I tell everyone to get your superior maps. ### 5/5 — Absolute Best *2022-10-20* I use OnX hunt and have tried other similar Apps for field use both professionally and recreationally. Forest Maps app is easy, simple to use, accurate, and very well developed. The entire array of maps are downloaded and functional so they are already available. I have ended up using this app more frequently vs it’s competitors due this fact. I can use this App in the field without prior downloading of specific areas or any other planning. It just works all of the time. I wouldn’t change a thing about this App. ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-09-05, version 2.7.2* Only thing I wish is that there was a browser version so that I could zoom in and write notes about where I am going to remind myself of details ### 5/5 — Been looking for this for years *2022-08-29* How I missed this app for so many years I will never know but so glad I found it. Works perfectly. ### 5/5 — Very good app *2022-08-01* This app has got me out of trouble several times. Make sure you download the map before you take off on your hike. ### 5/5 — Great maps *2022-04-02, version 2.7.1* Would be a great platform to be able to bring layers into and show project units or fire perimeters. ### 4/5 — App is great *2021-11-18* I love this app for the most part. I spend a good chunk of time in the forest for work and personal. My one issue with the app is the lack of crosshairs or some easier way to drop pins on specific locations. I like to drop pins accurately on locations and this is currently very difficult. If something like a crosshair were added, this would definitely be a 5 star app. ### 5/5 — Very useful app. *2021-11-10, version 2.7.1* App works simply and usefully. ### 5/5 — Like It *2021-08-15, version 2.7.1* Nice clean maps. Easy interface. The best I have used so far. I like being able to download the maps (optional). ### 5/5 — Thanks for update!! *2021-08-03, version 2.7.1* Have had this app since it's original conception and used it every time we went camping and riding.It has been my go to for NF roads. I am so glad it's back and better.Great map offline and shows trails and roads that others don't. Improvements would be overlays of MVUM maps !! I love it we can download entire forest and roads leading up to them! Update ..... do the whole state of AZ ,we've got sooomany trails to hike ,bike and ride.!!! ### 5/5 — Worked GREAT… *2021-06-23, version 2.7.1* ...in and around William’s, AZ and South Rim of the Grand Canyon! Ten nights of no cost camping in beautiful boondock forests. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2021-04-14, version 2.7.1* I’m so happy this exists ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Charged me for upgrade, before I even used it *2024-05-09* I have not used the app yet. I just downloaded it today but it shows a charge for an in app charge of “Pro” version. I definitely did not sign up for a PRO version when I’ve not even tried it yet. How is this possible? A park ranger told me about the app and I downloaded it, free version yet I was charged. Why? I tried to report it to Apple but they show nothing to refund. Go back to purchases and it’s there. Is this a SCAM? How can I be charged for something I did not get? **Developer response:** The “Upgrade to Pro” button at the bottom of the screen is optional. Forest Maps is a free app. If you choose to upgrade to Pro, you’ll have the ability to download maps for use when you have no internet connection. ### 1/5 — Complete garbage *2023-01-15, version 2.7.2* App doesn’t work properly with 100Gb fiber, let alone in the forest. Trails aren’t even close to USFS maps. Don’t bother. ### 1/5 — Useless app. Maps are outdated *2022-09-21, version 2.7.2* First thing I did was compare this to the official forest service map app (that they’ve broken and can’t download for offline use) looking for an alternative. Maps on this app are outdated. Shows FS roads that are closed. Easy way to get a ticket driving down a closed road. Same as Gaia. ### 1/5 — Poor app *2022-04-23, version 2.7.1* Don’t get ,, not good ### 1/5 — Yet another useless map app *2021-03-11, version 2.7.1* There isn’t a single app on the App Store that does not make you pay to download maps. maps are public and free on paper, so there is no reason they should cost anything, especially ones that are 15 years outdated Like the one in this app. Let me download the map in its entirety and I’ll give 5 stars. ### 1/5 — Very old data *2021-01-05, version 2.7.1* This seemed to be an interesting app fir off-road exploring. Sadly though their data are so outdated that roads listed as dirt roads have been paced and entire neighborhoods have been built more than 25 years ago. I will stick with GAIA-GPS. They actually updated their data and have some more information outside of the NF areas. ### 1/5 — These Maps are very old and very outdated *2018-11-27, version 2.3.3* The map used in this app is not accurate; reveals roads that are not present and is absent of roads and trails that should be present. Therefore very inaccurate. ### 1/5 — I want my $3 back *2018-11-02, version 2.3.2* Doesn’t show topo of a lot of forest. Especially the green game lands. ### 3/5 — Needs updating *2022-10-21, version 2.7.2* There are areas that are no longer forestry areas. Especially SC. Please update. I thought I was on public land but found out I was actually on private land. ### 3/5 — Love app but crashes too much *2020-09-27, version 2.6* Please please fix your app! I rely on it so often and can’t use it when it keeps crashing on me! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best app out there *2025-02-12, version 2.7.2* This app has high quality topographical maps for all national forests, AND it records your track as you hike. It’s amazing! ### 5/5 — Forest Maps *2025-01-06, version 2.7.2* Very good map service, easy to use, good and accurate tracking, and perfect topo for older roads ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-08-10, version 2.7.2* I absolutely love this app. Fess up the $2.99 people! ### 5/5 — Absolutely reliable! *2024-04-07* Absolutely reliable for accuracy, used it for logging last year. Kept me on public land within 100ft. US Forest service even came by and warned me I might be on private property but I busted out the app and showed him my position and was good to keep logging! I ended up paying for in app upgrade, it’s my main phone map and I absolutely recommend it! ### 5/5 — Best maps when out fishing *2023-09-28, version 2.7.2* I LOVE these maps for when I am out fishing! ### 5/5 — Ccvvbhh *2023-08-04, version 2.7.2* Vgggbh ### 5/5 — Just buy it. *2023-07-04, version 2.7.2* Excellent reliable maps! Great for jeep rides! ### 5/5 — Goood map *2023-06-25, version 2.7.2* Love this app very accurate ### 5/5 — Excellent app but one suggestion *2023-05-10* Love it for reasons that this can do what Avenza can’t, however, if this app could do what Avenza could… area calculation etc… it would be the superior app and I could get rid of Avenza. ### 5/5 — Keep it up! *2023-05-06* I found this app through the developers other app “Number Shield” This one is also awesome and is so much easier than going through the forest service to get their maps and stitch them together I subscribe to Pro to support the developer. They seem to have a knack for making simple and quality apps that solve a basic but necessary problem. --- *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 2026-09-04.*