# iBurn 2026 — Map & Guide for Burning Man

> Offline Burning Man festival map, compass, and event guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Ballinger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iburn-2026/id388169740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Ballinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/433040866)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,876 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 247 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iburn-2026/id388169740/reviews.md

## What is iBurn 2026?

iBurn is back for 2026! iBurn is an offline map, compass, and guide for the Burning Man art festival, crafted with love as a gift for the community. We hope you like it!

Features:

* Nearby Mode: Quickly find what's happening around you right now
* Full Text Search: Try "bacon" or "coffee"
* Geocoder: Always shows your current Playa Address (e.g. 6:30 & B)
* Easy access to Favorites
* Walking & Biking Estimates
* Compass mode
* Event filtering
* Every public listing for Art Camps & Events (from PlayaEvents API)
* Works on iPhone & iPad

Want to help us make it even better? Get involved! iBurn is free and open source: https://github.com/iBurnApp/iBurn-iOS

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Note: Camp locations are restricted until the gates open due to Burning Man Org restrictions. The passcode will be released to the public on Sunday at 12:01am. Don't worry too much, the app should also automatically unlock itself once you're there.

Follow @iBurnApp on Twitter or Facebook for this year's passcode, or ask a Black Rock Ranger, Playa Info or Burning Man Staffer.

(This app is not affiliated, endorsed, or verified by Burning Man Project.)

## Key features

- Offline map and compass
- Nearby event finder
- Full text search for camps and events
- Real-time Playa address
- Event filtering
- Walking and biking estimates

## Chart rankings

- #46 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of iBurn 2026?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great navigation tool
- 🗺️ Helpful map and location features
- 📆 Useful event listings and schedule
- 🔍 Valuable search and discovery capabilities
- 🙌 Indispensable for first-time and returning Burners

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 Reliance on phone battery life
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality for some features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS tracking not working consistently for all users
- Issues with syncing event data and schedules

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to drop pins and share locations with friends
- Improve search functionality with more filters and sorting options
- Integrate public comments and reviews for events and camps
- Allow users to sync their personal contacts and schedules

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iburn-2026/id388169740/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-07-10, version 2025.5*

I don’t get lost. It’s my worst fear.

### 5/5 — Great tool!

*2025-09-09*

Perfect for deep playa roaming particularly when the landmarks can’t be seen, white out, post burn or just your mind can’t recognize things!  Lol!  Also great for wandering the city with pinpoint accuracy if needed.  I didn’t use the other features such as camps etc., but yea this is good!

### 5/5 — Thanks for optimizing my Burn Time!!

*2025-09-02*

On burn night with the chaos of the art car circle, it’s almost impossible to find my bike, so I learned to park it close/near an art installation over the years, then find my way back to it. I had no idea this app was going to actually work in the deep playa, it saved me A TON of time and I was able to see/find and identify so much more art because of it. So THANKS YOU SO MUCH! It’s perfect being able to navigate around the city when all the signs are down and scheduled activities. Well done.

### 5/5 — A must-have

*2025-09-02, version 2025.5*

Make this part of your next Burning Man pre-flight checklist!

### 1/5 — Pins

*2025-09-01, version 2025.5*

Need to be able to drop a pin so friends can find you :)

### 5/5 — The Best

*2025-08-07, version 2025.0.1*

My first app review.. this app is a gift that keeps on giving— best app for the burn hands down

### 5/5 — Thank you so much

*2025-07-24*

This app is amazing and anyone who is picky about it wasn’t there the year the Man spun around and made everyone so disoriented I personally gave up and just hugged the Esplanade all week. Was that 2008? Anyway thank you so much for this freaking awesome app, even if it means having to use my phone out there 🫠

### 5/5 — Thank you for your gift!

*2024-12-04*

I used iBurn throughout Burning Man, and it was absolutely indispensable! The app made navigating the event so much easier and more enjoyable. Without it, I would have had a much harder time getting around. A must-have for any Burner!

### 5/5 — After the temple burn…

*2024-09-15*

I got completely turned around in the dust storms and tried to find my way back to Deathguild. I found myself walking my bike in a direction  that my companion questioned. Quick thinking I pulled out my solar charged cellular device and found that indeed I was apparently heading towards 1130 and deep playa. Thankful to this handy software for helping me not strand myself at the trash fence!

### 5/5 — Excellent Execution

*2024-09-11, version 2024.5*

So well put together and endlessly helpful. While the majority of the fun at my first burn was wandering and exploring, this app was so helpful in finding nearby spots to check out and finding my way back to camp at night! Cheers to the developers

## Frequently asked questions about iBurn 2026

### What does iBurn do?

iBurn is an offline map, compass, and guide specifically designed for the Burning Man art festival. It helps attendees navigate the playa, find events, and discover art camps.

### What are the key features of iBurn?

Key features include an offline map, a compass mode, a 'Nearby Mode' to find current activities, full text search for specific camps or events, and geocoding to show your current Playa Address.

### Is iBurn free to use?

Yes, iBurn is completely free and open source. It is provided as a gift to the Burning Man community and does not have any in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is iBurn compatible with?

The app is designed to work on both iPhone and iPad devices, ensuring a wide range of users can access its features.

### How do I unlock camp locations?

Camp locations are restricted until the festival gates open due to Burning Man Org rules. The app should automatically unlock once you are at the event, or you can obtain the passcode from official sources like Black Rock Rangers or Playa Info.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.1 — 2026-08-26

* Fixes some bugs

### 2026.0 — 2026-08-20

* iOS 26 Liquid Glass revamp!
* Apple Watch app!
* Rewrote data layer from scratch using GRDB instead of YapDatabase
* Rewrote many old legacy Obj-C screens in SwiftUI
* Other stuff you probably don't care about

### 2025.5 — 2025-08-26

* Camp boundaries and labels on the map!

### 2025.4 — 2025-08-23

* Fix for some event start/end times (events that end before they start)
* Fix annotation bugs on the main map view (duplicates)
* Add more filters to main map view
* Import latest API data into the app
* Attempt to fix some issues with user map pins
* Fix distance in detail screen to use freedom units

### 2025.3 — 2025-08-18

* Camp location data now available (art is still restricted until gates open due to BMorg API policy)
* Mark things "want to visit" or "visited" - view the list on More tab
* Remove event type filters that no longer exist in the 2025 data

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