# Mapki - Outdoor Maps & GPS — Hike, Bike, MTB, Ski & Boating

> Privacy-focused GPS navigation with offline maps for outdoor activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Roy Schulz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapki-outdoor-maps-and-gps/id6503019540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roy Schulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551353831)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2024-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapki-outdoor-maps-and-gps/id6503019540/reviews.md

## What is Mapki?

Professional navigation that respects your privacy.

Mapki combines precise GPS tools and versatile maps in one app that works entirely without accounts – no registration required. Your data stays where it belongs: locally on your device or securely synced via your private iCloud.

For all outdoor enthusiasts:
- Hikers & Alpinists: Use detailed maps, plan tours with elevation profiles, and stay informed in remote areas thanks to offline caching.
- Cyclists & Mountain Bikers: Benefit from specialized cycling overlays and smart routing tailored for your journeys.
- Sailors & Skippers: Nautical units, OpenSeaMap and Man Overboard (MOB) button for safety on the water.
- Athletes & Fitness Fans: Record your activities via GPS tracking and save them as workouts in Apple Health, complete with calorie calculation.
- Explorers & World Travelers: Plan your next destinations, save special places with photos and notes, and capture your favorite memories along the way.
- GIS Experts & Professionals: Full support for UTM and MGRS coordinates, GPX-Import/Export, plus integration of custom WMTS/WMS map servers for maximum flexibility.

Free Features:
- Maps: Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Public Transport map.
- Overlays: Specialized layers for hiking, cycling, skiing, and water sports.
- Offline Use: Caching of preinstalled tile-based maps and overlays.
- Route Planning: Add and edit waypoints.
- Navigation: Find your way along waypoints.
- Tracking: Record and analyze your outdoor activities.
- POIs: Search and save places, coordinates, addresses, etc.
- Content: Add photos and notes to places, routes and tracks.
- Sorting and Filtering: By rating, favorites, color flags & more.
- Measuring: Crosshair tool to measure distance and bearing.
- Units: Support for metric, US, and nautical units.
- Formats: Various coordinate representations including UTM and MGRS.
- More Features: GPS accuracy display, GPX import, dark mode for tile-based maps.
- User-Friendly: Colors assigned to functional areas help navigating the app.

Additional PRO Features:
- Custom Maps: Integrate any WMTS and WMS map tile server.
- Custom Overlays: Add weather maps, drone no-fly zones or terrain reliefs etc.
- Offline Use: Caching of all custom maps, overlays and reliefs.
- Elevation: Altitude data for places and profiles for planned routes.
- Smart Routing: Automatic routing for walking & hiking, cycling, or motorcycling & driving.
- Advanced Navigation: Guidance along calculated routes.
- Post-Processing: Trimming of GPS tracks.
- Grouping: Combine places into lists and routes/tracks into multi-stage tours
- Organization: Sort places, routes and tracks into collections.
- Apple Health Integration: Save activities as workouts to Apple Health.
- Connectivity: Export places, routes and tracks as GPX files.
- Fullscreen Dashboard: High-visibility display of all critical real-time values.
- Nautical Safety: Dedicated Man Overboard (MOB) button.

The full-featured PRO version can be unlocked at any time within the app.

The standard Apple Terms of Use apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Privacy-focused GPS tools
- Versatile offline maps
- No account registration required
- Specialized overlays for activities
- Route planning and navigation
- Activity tracking and Apple Health integration
- Support for custom maps and GIS formats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapki-outdoor-maps-and-gps/id6503019540/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super App

*2026-01-14*

Tolle App die alle Daten liefert die Outdoor benötigt werden.

## Frequently asked questions about Mapki

### Does Mapki have ads?

Mapki is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted navigation experience. The app focuses on providing a clean interface without advertisements.

### What are the subscription options for Mapki PRO?

Mapki PRO offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 with a 14-day free trial, and an annual subscription for $12.99 with a 1-month free trial. These unlock advanced features for enhanced navigation.

### Can I use Mapki without an internet connection?

Yes, Mapki is designed for offline use. You can cache maps and overlays to use them in remote areas without any internet connectivity.

### How does Mapki protect my privacy?

Mapki respects your privacy by working entirely without accounts and requiring no registration. Your data is stored locally on your device or synced securely via your private iCloud.

### What devices is Mapki available on?

Mapki is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to leverage the capabilities of Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Mapki updated?

Mapki was last updated on May 10, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and improvements. Users can expect regular updates to enhance features and reliability.

### What kind of maps and overlays does Mapki offer?

Mapki provides Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Public Transport maps, along with specialized overlays for hiking, cycling, skiing, and water sports. PRO users can also integrate custom map tile servers.

### Is Mapki suitable for professional use?

Yes, Mapki supports GIS professionals with features like UTM and MGRS coordinates, GPX import/export, and custom WMTS/WMS map server integration for maximum flexibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2026-05-10

Introducing a new way to group saved items in the PRO version:
Place lists, multi-stage routes, and multi-stage tracks, i.e. list with multiple places as well as routes and tracks with multiple stages.

Also:
- Improved settings menu for better clarity.
- Place markers can be displayed in their flag color.
- Tap on "Altitude" shows current vertical speed.
- OpenTopoMap removed from preinstalled maps to reduce load on their servers. However, it can be added manually in the PRO version.
- General bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.7.3 — 2026-04-06

Bug fixes

### 1.7.2 — 2026-03-31

Routes with Duration:
Calculated routes now show the estimated duration, giving you a better overview of your upcoming tour.

Improved Navigation Details:
During navigation, you can now see either the remaining duration or the estimated arrival time.

Apple Health Export:
You can now save recorded tracks as workouts to Apple Health to keep all fitness data in one place.

Redesigned Fullscreen Panel:
I’ve completely overhauled the fullscreen panel for better readability and a cleaner look.

New Map:
OpenTopoMap is now in the list of preinstalled map servers.

Plus bug fixes and many little improvements.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-02-16

- Difficulty rating for routes and tracks
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.7 — 2026-01-19

- Full route and waypoint navigation
- Place markers have symbols based on their category
- UTM and UTMREF/MGRS coordinates
- Liquid Glass adaption improved
- Bug fixes and general improvements

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