# Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS — Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation

> Fast, detailed offline map and GPS navigation for travel and outdoor activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Organic Maps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Organic Maps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567437059)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,817 App Store ratings · 1,093 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan and 38 more
- Released: 2021-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057/reviews.md

## What is Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Organic Maps is a fast, detailed offline map and GPS navigation app for travel, hikes, and rides. Plan, import, and record routes, and enjoy smooth guidance without draining your battery or using an internet connection. Explore places and navigate safely during your outdoor adventures and travels around the world. The app offers unlimited map downloads and biweekly updates. OpenStreetMap-based, volunteer-made, privacy-first, 100% offline, and 100% free.

OFFLINE: The app works 100% offline — including search and navigation. You can explore the map and navigate without an internet connection, saving on mobile data and roaming fees. And with no background data transfers, your battery lasts much longer.

FAST: Zooming, search, and route calculations work noticeably fast. 

DETAILED & UPDATED: The maps are rich in detail and refreshed twice a month to reflect real-world conditions. Unlike many well-known competitors, they include building labels, benches, hiking paths, and other helpful information.

OPENSTREETMAP-BASED: OpenStreetMap is a wiki-style world map built and maintained by millions of volunteers — locals who know their areas best. This community effort results in highly detailed maps, often more accurate than commercial ones in less-mapped regions. Organic Maps updates its data from OpenStreetMap every two weeks, keeping your maps fresh and reliable. And if you notice something missing, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and help improve the map for everyone.

PRIVACY-FIRST: We don’t collect any data or identifiers. This means there’s no risk of data leaks and no distractions like ads or noisy notifications — just a clean, private map experience.


IMPORTANT FEATURES 

EXPLORE PLACES: Search by address, name, or category, discover millions of POIs, and view detailed information such as opening hours, Wikipedia articles, wheelchair accessibility, and other helpful details. All available offline.

GPS NAVIGATION: Enjoy voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions. Create walking, hiking, cycling, or driving routes — including routes between cities, countries, and multiple waypoints. Find the best routes for your metro journeys and commutes. CarPlay is supported.

HIKING & CYCLING TRAILS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Enable special map layers to discover popular hiking and cycling routes worldwide, all sourced from OpenStreetMap. Switch between layers to see colored bike and MTB routes, as well as official hiking paths. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: See public transport route numbers at stops. Live transport schedules and routing are currently in development. 

MAP STYLES: Choose map layers that fit your activity — Outdoors, Contour Lines, Hiking, Cycling, or Metro/Subway.

TRACK RECORDER: Record, import, export, and share your routes and favorite places. Supports KML, KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON formats.
WIKIPEDIA ARTICLES: Explore Wikipedia articles for places you discover on the map. Type “?wiki” in the search to find all places with Wikipedia articles. 

MAP EDITOR: Contribute to OpenStreetMap by adding missing places or editing the map directly from Organic Maps.

DARK MODE: Switch to a dark theme for comfortable viewing at night.

iCLOUD SYNC: Easily back up and sync all your bookmarks and tracks via iCloud.


Try the app — it’s 100% free, ad-free, fast, and fully offline. Enjoy a fast, reliable, and private map experience, and share it with others!
Organic Maps is an indie, community-driven, open-source project with hundreds of contributors who help develop new features, fix issues, translate, and move the project forward.

Join the community on Telegram: @OrganicMapsApp
Or learn other ways to support the project: https://organicmaps.app/contribute/

Your honest feedback and reviews in the store motivate us! We love hearing from you there.

Have questions? Please visit the organicmaps.app website for additional details and FAQ.

## Key features

- 100% offline maps and navigation
- Fast zooming and search
- Detailed points of interest
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Hiking and cycling trail layers
- Route recording and import/export
- Multiple map styles

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Detailed and accurate maps
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient
- 👍 Useful for hiking and outdoor activities
- 👍 Works well without internet connection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive during navigation
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 👎 Routing and navigation not as robust as some paid alternatives

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent handling of address search
- Elevation data not always accurate

**Most requested features**

- Ability to customize map styles and colors
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Improved public transportation routing
- Satellite/aerial imagery support
- Apple Watch app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,093)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/organic-mapsoffline-maps-gps/id1567437057/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Voice navigation does not work

*2026-08-18, version 2026.07.23*

Tried this app for the first time. The voice did not come on even though the settings were correct. It also showed me to
Make u turns when I know the route by heart. Going back to Google Maps. Thought this app would be better.

### 3/5 — Great but can be better

*2026-08-17, version 2026.07.23*

I like the idea of having offline maps, I believe it is very useful especially when you’re on a road trip or traveling. However, I have some nitpicks with this app. I would like a more modern and sleek user interface, comparing the UI between Google maps and Apple Maps is a night and day difference. I’m not even asking for top of the line features but make it more user-friendly.

### 4/5 — Offline, incognito map

*2026-08-16, version 2026.07.23*

Great tool. Nice to have something outside the system. Recommend it to all. Hopefully over time it will also show miles rather than just km

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2026-08-13, version 2026.07.23*

Simple to use. Detailed and clear maps. Absolutely love this excellent app.

### 5/5 — Love it all

*2026-08-13, version 2026.07.23*

Great app!

### 5/5 — Перешел с мапсвизми

*2026-08-13, version 2026.07.23*

Отличные карты, хорошая детализация.

### 2/5 — Glitch while updating maps

*2026-08-12, version 2026.07.23*

Glitch while updating maps.

### 5/5 — Feature request: Add photos

*2026-08-12, version 2026.07.23*

Hi devs, I really appreciate what you’ve done. Just a suggestion — You guys should add photos, maybe let users contribute by uploading photos for locations. This helps give people a way to compare options (right now the app only gives directions, which is holding it back). Hope you consider. Thanks a ton!

### 5/5 — Galicia Spain

*2026-08-12, version 2026.07.23*

Great resource! Has been right on the mark - for even minor rural paths - routes, 
throughout Galicia Spain

### 5/5 — Wow, full navigation in airplane mode

*2026-08-11, version 2026.07.23*

Used this app extensively during our European vacation in both Rome and during a long hike in the Atlas Mountains. Both scenarios allowed total peace of mind. As compared to the big competitor that often cannot function without a data connection, Organic just chugs along and gets you oriented like it should.  Well done!

## Frequently asked questions about Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

### What does Organic Maps do?

Organic Maps provides fast, detailed offline maps and GPS navigation. It allows users to explore places, search for points of interest, and get turn-by-turn directions without an internet connection. The app is ideal for travel, hiking, cycling, and daily commutes.

### How does the offline functionality work?

The app works entirely offline, meaning you can download maps and use search and navigation features without any internet connection. This saves mobile data and roaming fees, and also conserves battery life as there are no background data transfers.

### Is Organic Maps free to use?

Yes, Organic Maps is 100% free to use. It is built on OpenStreetMap data by volunteers and is committed to a privacy-first approach, meaning there are no ads or data collection.

### What kind of routes can I plan and navigate?

You can create walking, hiking, cycling, or driving routes. The app supports multi-waypoint routing and can find the best routes for metro journeys and commutes. Special map layers highlight popular hiking and cycling trails worldwide.

### What devices is Organic Maps compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports CarPlay for driving navigation. It is available for both Android and iOS platforms, offering a consistent experience across different devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.07.23 — 2026-07-28

• New "Save search history" setting helps you keep your search history private if needed

## Map & places
• OpenStreetMap data as of July 14
• OpenStreetMap notes are now placed at the exact location you select, instead of in the middle of the forest
• Improved map selection for regions that cross the 180° antimeridian
• Track elevation profiles no longer show stale or empty charts after a track is removed
• Improved the empty elevation chart for recorded tracks
• The button for removing bookmarks is easier to find
• Automatic bookmark saving when you leave the edit screen
• The colour palette includes predefined colours and lets you choose any custom colour
• Other UI improvements

## Public transport
• Stop, transfer, and station names now use a white outline to remain readable in both light and dark themes
• The subway layer reappears correctly after you close a public transport route preview

## Routing & navigation
• Fixed issues with wrong and missing directions
• Route warnings (tolls, ferries, unpaved roads, stairs, etc.) are now shown for all alternative routes
• Fixed a rare freeze while building a route and improved handling of dead ends and start/finish points on a restricted road
• Improved route progress on the start button
• Reordering route stops no longer makes the list jump around

## Translations
• Improved Chinese wording
• Updated Ukrainian translations
• Fixed translations of map regions in Italian

### 2026.07.15 — 2026-07-21

• New "Save search history" setting helps you keep your search history private if needed

## Map & places
• OpenStreetMap data as of July 14
• OpenStreetMap notes are now placed at the exact location you select, instead of in the middle of the forest
• Improved map selection for regions that cross the 180° antimeridian
• Track elevation profiles no longer show stale or empty charts after a track is removed
• Improved the empty elevation chart for recorded tracks
• The button for removing bookmarks is easier to find
• Automatic bookmark saving when you leave the edit screen
• The colour palette includes predefined colours and lets you choose any custom colour
• Other UI improvements

## Public transport
• Stop, transfer, and station names now use a white outline to remain readable in both light and dark themes
• The subway layer reappears correctly after you close a public transport route preview

## Routing & navigation
• Fixed issues with wrong and missing directions
• Route warnings (tolls, ferries, unpaved roads, stairs, etc.) are now shown for all alternative routes
• Fixed a rare freeze while building a route and improved handling of dead ends and start/finish points on a restricted road
• Improved route progress on the start button
• Reordering route stops no longer makes the list jump around

## Translations
• Improved Chinese wording
• Updated Ukrainian translations
• Fixed translations of map regions in Italian

### 2026.06.24 — 2026-06-27

- NEW! Public transport routing by subway, light rail, bus, and tram
- NEW! Alternative routes: in addition to the fastest route, the app now shows the shortest route
- NEW! Walking and cycling route warnings about steps, gates, and lift gates along the way
- NEW! Tap to choose between overlapping tracks and routes
- NEW! Select any color for bookmarks
- NEW! Support for British National Grid (OS Grid), Irish Grid, and Irish Transverse Mercator (ITM) coordinates
- NEW! Accessibility support for Dynamic Type and large fonts
- EXPERIMENTAL: Enable Satellite Imagery in Organic Maps settings with a custom raster tile server URL
- Cleaner table styling in the UI
- Type `?map-download-server:https://your-server.com/` in the search window to override the Organic Maps map download servers. Type `?no-map-download-server` to remove the override.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements

## Map Data

- OpenStreetMap data updated as of June 24
- Wikipedia data updated as of June 20, including articles in Italian

## Map rendering & styles

- Better-looking patterns for beach, sand, scree, bare rock, orchard, and vineyard areas, plus protected area and wetland hatching
- Smoother curved text labels for roads and rivers
- Rivers, streams, and wetlands have higher contrast and are more visible in dark mode
- New and improved icons for category search and search results on the map
- Improved multilingual text shaping and rendering on the map

## Tracks, bookmarks & routes

- Improved HTML rendering of bookmark and track descriptions
- GeoJSON tracks now keep elevation and timestamps on import and export
- Fixed a crash after moving a track to another list
- Websites are now shown for heritage sites
- Operator names are now shown for unnamed search results. For example, an unnamed ATM now shows its bank
- Editor: corrected the description text for apartment-building OpenStreetMap edits/changesets
- Improved HTML detection in bookmark and track descriptions
- Duplicate routes are now filtered out

## Translations

- Cantonese turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Updated German and French translations
- Fixed incorrect "onto street" voice guidance translations for Chinese, Serbian, and Catalan

### 2026.06.01 — 2026-06-01

• Track text and HTML descriptions are now supported, the same way as descriptions for bookmarks. Press the pencil icon to add a description.
• OpenStreetMap data as of May 27, 2026
• Text-to-Speech (TTS) now picks the best installed voice for the language (Enhanced / Premium). See Organic Maps settings for how to download a higher-quality voice.
• Added Australia and New Zealand road shields
• Added icons for boules, cycling, and motorsport places
• Added ceremonial gates, water slides, theme parks, and roller coasters
• Improved finger gestures for map control in perspective view during Navigation mode
• Fixed a track-renaming bug where the new name was not properly updated
• CarPlay: fixed the recenter button
• Fixed public transport routes for stations and other area objects
• Fixed crash when adding a bookmark on a hiking or cycling route
• Fixed rendering of speed limits for speed cameras
• Fixed antimeridian zoom-out with more than one world copy
• More accurate display of street and house addresses
• Fixed unnecessary map animations
• Stability and performance improvements

## Translations

• Improved French, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Catalan translations
• Updated translations for several country and region names, fixed search synonyms for `leisure=track`
• Corrected translations for `disused:bridge` and `disused:tunnel`

### 2026.05.27 — 2026-05-29

• ブックマークの説明と同様に、トラックテキストおよびHTML説明がサポートされるようになりました。鉛筆アイコンをタップして説明を追加してください。
• 2026年5月27日時点のOpenStreetMap地図データ
• テキスト読み上げ（TTS）が、その言語に対して最適なインストール済み音声（Enhanced / Premium）を選択するようになりました。より高品質な音声をダウンロードする方法については、Organic Mapsの設定をご覧ください。
• オーストラリアおよびニュージーランドの道路標識を追加
• ペタンク、サイクリング、モータースポーツの施設用アイコンを追加
• 儀礼用の門、ウォータースライダー、テーマパーク、ジェットコースターを追加
• ナビゲーションモード中のパースペクティブビューにおける、地図操作用の指ジェスチャーを改善しました
• トラック名を変更した際に新しい名前が正しく反映されない不具合を修正しました
• CarPlay：再中心化ボタンの不具合を修正しました
• 駅やその他のエリアオブジェクトの公共交通機関ルートの表示を修正しました
• ハイキングやサイクリングルート上でブックマークを追加した際のクラッシュを修正しました
• スピードカメラの速度制限表示を修正しました
• 複数のワールドコピーが存在する場合の、アンチメリディアンズームアウトの不具合を修正しました
• 道路名および住所の表示精度を向上
• 不要な地図アニメーションを修正
• 安定性とパフォーマンスの改善

## 翻訳

• フランス語、イタリア語、スペイン語、ウクライナ語、カタロニア語の翻訳を改善
• いくつかの国名および地域名の翻訳を更新し、`leisure=track` の検索用同義語を修正
• `disused:bridge` および `disused:tunnel` の翻訳を修正

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