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Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

32K ratings
938 reviews
#6 in top-grossing Navigation
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Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

✓Topographic maps
✓GPS navigation
✓Offline maps
✓Route planning
✓Distance tracking
✓Weather updates
✓Camping site discovery
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Gaia GPS. Based on 32K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent offline functionality
  • 🗺️Detailed and customizable maps
  • 🧭Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
  • 📸Ability to add photos to tracks
  • 🔍Useful map overlays (e.g. property boundaries)
  • 🤝Seamless sync between devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔍Confusing map/feature management
  • 💰Expensive subscription model
  • 🇬🇧Limited functionality for non-US users
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What's New in Gaia GPS

2026.5

July 9, 2026

Gaia GPS Version 2026.5 Release Notes What’s New New Lockscreen Live Tiles — now you can see your recording distance and time without unlocking your phone! Bug Fixes - we went deep into the woods and looked under every rock to fix as many bugs and issues as we can. The app should be a much smoother experience for all your outdoor activities and keep you on trail. New Activities - We've added new categories for the cool kids. Now you can tag your tracks with E-Biking and Birding.

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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 6

Navigation

The app has maintained its position at 6 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

📊 36

Navigation

The app has maintained its position at 36 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Events

Read more about One tap to the backcountry
AvailableMajor Update

One tap to the backcountry

Gaia GPS just got an upgrade. Try Adventure Mode

Jul 7, 2026 — Aug 7, 2026

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Read more about Meet the New Gaia Hike Map
Event EndedMajor Update

Meet the New Gaia Hike Map

Plan smarter hikes with curated trails.

Jul 7, 2025 — Aug 7, 2025

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Read more about Hyper-Local Cell Coverage Maps
Event EndedMajor Update

Hyper-Local Cell Coverage Maps

Be prepared with ultra-precise cell coverage maps.

Jun 17, 2024 — Jul 9, 2024

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User reviews

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Probleme beim Download der Offline-Karten

Suchte nach Kartenmaterial dass man offline speichern kann (insbesondere Satelliten-Bilder).
Leider lassen sich die Offline-Karten nicht zuverlässig herunterladen, ständig bricht der Download ab. Habe nach mehreren Tagen des testens das Probeabo wieder zurückgegeben…
Ansonsten sicher keine schlechte App.
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rollirollmopsrollirollmops

Can’t wait for the next big things

Cant wait for the next big thing . Still, no 3D maps like it’s available on android for years …...
Niks_5InNiks_5In

Adventure Modes are just a waste of space

GaiaGPS used to be great, but now it’s an expensive app with features no one asked for or wants. Adventure Modes are a waste of screen space, that don’t add anything useful for Australian users.
Australian EveAustralian Eve

Was great, but…

Used to love this app and have always paid the subscription. However I haven’t been able to download maps on iOS for 3 months this now. The app just immediately crashes. I have an iPhone 15 and very fast internet, and it used to work fine. If this isn’t resolved by my renewal I’ll be cancelling and finding another gps app.
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Constant crashing trying to download offline maps

Offline maps show up as negative amount of storage space, then then app crashes while trying to download offline maps.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes and freezes

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Unreliable offline map downloads

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GPS location inaccuracies

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Syncing issues between app and web portal

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved route planning tools (e.g. distance/elevation between waypoints)

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Better organization and management of saved tracks/waypoints

Feature

More map data coverage for international users

Feature

Customizable map layers and display options

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FAQ

Does Gaia GPS have ads?

Yes, Gaia GPS contains advertisements. Users may encounter advertisements within the app as part of its free offering.

What is the price of Gaia GPS Premium?

Gaia GPS Premium is available for $59.90 per year and includes a 14-day free trial. There are also bundled options with Outside+.

How often is Gaia GPS updated?

The latest version of Gaia GPS is 2026.4.3, and it was last updated on May 26, 2026. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

What devices does Gaia GPS support?

Gaia GPS is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows for versatile use across various Apple devices.

What do users like most about Gaia GPS?

Users praise Gaia GPS for its excellent offline functionality, detailed and customizable maps, and accurate GPS tracking and navigation. The ability to add photos to tracks and useful map overlays are also highlighted as pros.

What are common complaints about Gaia GPS?

Some users report buggy and unstable app performance, high battery consumption, and confusing map/feature management. The subscription model is also considered expensive by some.

Is Gaia GPS suitable for beginners?

While Gaia GPS offers extensive features for experienced users, its complexity and the potential for confusing map management might present a learning curve for absolute beginners. However, its detailed maps and navigation tools are invaluable once understood.

Can I use Gaia GPS for skiing?

Yes, Gaia GPS allows you to discover ski slopes and cross-country skiing trails. It provides access to ski resort information and Nordic trails from OnTheSnow, along with best-in-class topographic maps.