Solid mapping option
A simple interface and intuitive controls. I’m happy with it, and the download maps option is easy and feels reliable
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About
This app offers offline backcountry navigation with detailed map layers and planning tools. It allows users to mark waypoints, record tracks, and plan routes without a cellular signal, all while conserving battery life. Saved data remains accessible even after a subscription ends.
✓Offline map downloads
✓Waypoint marking
✓Route planning and following
✓Track recording with battery optimization
✓Multiple map layers (Topo, Satellite, Hybrid)
✓Slope Angle Shading and Aspect views
✓GPX/KML/KMZ import and export
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What's New in Glassing Maps
1.2.0
October 8, 2026
Directions on the trail! Plan a Route finds the trailhead and the trails to anywhere you pick, and Navigate calls each junction as you walk, even offline in your downloaded maps. Glassing now works in CarPlay. Pick a saved route or pin, or search by keyboard or voice, and drive there turn by turn over forest roads. Your iPhone guides the drive on its own, too. Update your downloaded maps to drive with no signal. Search finds street addresses, and towns are easier to find. Addresses near your downloaded maps work offline. Topo has a night map that follows your iPhone's dark mode, or set it in Settings ▸ Appearance. Apple Watch now shows your next turn and runs your recording, in place of the small map. Draw a Route shows distance, climb, and hiking time as you draw. Private Land now covers 28 states, up from 8. Recordings are safer: tracks save as you go, and deleting one offers Undo. You're a blue dot now, and the end of a walk or drive is a checkered flag. A new Liquid Glass app icon that follows your Home Screen in Dark, Clear, and Tinted. Various map style updates to improve legibility. Bugfix: Topo's hillshade is back on iPhone.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Glassing Annual
Save places, record tracks, download maps.
$19.991 Year
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FAQ
What is Glassing Maps?
Glassing Maps is an iOS-native backcountry navigation app designed for offline use. It provides detailed map layers, route planning, track recording, and waypoint management for outdoor adventures.
Does Glassing Maps work offline?
Yes, Glassing Maps is designed for offline use. You can download map grids and all available layers to use without a cellular signal for searching, planning routes, recording tracks, and marking places.
What are the subscription costs for Glassing Maps?
Glassing Maps offers an annual subscription for $19.99, which includes a one-month free trial for new subscribers. All map layers are free to browse, but a subscription is required for full functionality.
Can I use my saved maps and data if my Glassing Maps subscription ends?
Yes, your saved places, downloaded maps, and exported data remain accessible even if your subscription ends. You can still view saved trips and export your waypoints, tracks, and routes for free.
What devices is Glassing Maps compatible with?
Glassing Maps is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The Apple Watch integration allows for heading checks, route following, waypoint marking, and recording control.
How often is Glassing Maps updated?
The latest version of Glassing Maps is 1.1.1, which was last updated on September 19, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained.
Does Glassing Maps have ads?
No, Glassing Maps is private by default and does not feature advertising, third-party analytics, public heatmaps, or social feeds. Your data is not sold.
Can I import my existing GPS data into Glassing Maps?
Yes, Glassing Maps supports importing GPX, KML, and KMZ files. This allows you to bring your previously saved places, tracks, and routes into the app for planning and navigation.
