# OutDoors GB - Offline OS Maps — user reviews > 86 indexed App Store user reviews of OutDoors GB by RoadTour LLC, rated 5.00/5 from 14 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoors-gb-offline-os-maps/id336150457/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outdoors-gb-offline-os-maps/id336150457.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (12 of 86) ### 2/5 — iCloud backup problem *2024-11-29, version 6.5.7* Having a few problems recently if I try to backup the app on iCloud it wants to copy the entire maps a good 1Gb of data. All it needs to back up is my personal data from the app, which is a few Kb. Any chance of fixing this? ### 4/5 — Arguably the best uk map app *2024-01-24* The maps are clear right through all scales. The download system is incredibly sensibly by area. Works perfectly offline, something many don’t and when your out on the hills this is invaluable. You can upload gpx files and have the route overlay a map, bit convoluted system using the web site to do it but it works. Only thing it’s missing is snap/magnetic route planning, seems harsh to dock a star for that but it’s not perfect, close but not quite. I’ve tried others and always come back Outdoors GB. Best annual subscription I pay for ### 4/5 — Great for driving, cycling and walking. *2023-11-04* You can either use this with live online maps or download numerous different 1:50K and 1:25K maps for offline use in different areas of the country: regions, counties, National Parks, areas of natural beauty etc. NB you are not prompted to update these so it’s worth deleting and reloading them occasionally. The Great Britain 1:250K Road Atlas map provided is years out of date so not reliable for route planning. I don’t use the route mapping and feel that’s given too much prominence - it’s far too easy to press the large button to start recording a route by mistake. **Developer response:** Since this review we've released a few updates which hopefully addresses some of your initial concerns with search so please download v5.0.3 or later from the App Store. If you need anything else you can reach us by going to Tools > Help > Email Us in the app. We would appreciate you updating your review once we're able to help you resolve your concerns. Thanks in advance. ### 1/5 — Hundreds of £'s invested in app *2023-04-08, version 6.5.4* Now the app won't load and no response from customer services. This is too much money to trust to an app!! ### 1/5 — Does not open *2023-04-07, version 6.5.4* Version 6.5.4 does not work on my iPhone se (2016) running iOS 13. ### 1/5 — Quality of this app is sadly diminishing *2023-04-03, version 6.5.2* 1 April 2023: Latest update will not open on either my IPhone 12 or my iPad Air so I am unable to access any maps, online or offline. Also prior to the update some maps appear to be missing chunks of the maps. Great shame as this app was the “go to” app for Ordnance Survey mapping and routing. ### 1/5 — Latest update 6.5.2 *2023-04-01, version 6.5.2* App won’t go past the Home Screen when trying to open since this update. ### 4/5 — I love it *2022-05-18, version 6.5.1* But, if I want to track a route in real time I’m obliged to set location tracking to ‘always’ rather than ‘when using’. Then I forget and get a reminder three days later that it’s still tracking me. Given that the app can tell me where I am without setting to ‘always’ I don’t see why I can’t track a route ‘when using’ ### 4/5 — Alan Schutt *2021-11-21, version 6.5.1* Fantastic app but £20 year on year. There should be a lifetime price. The previous version for my iPhone 4 covered the whole of the south west for a one off fee of £10 !! ### 4/5 — Good lord *2021-08-13, version 6.1* Asked to review but not used the app yet. ### 1/5 — Pisstake *2021-06-27, version 6.02* Trying to buy a map on the app, like I have literally done for years, and suddenly I am only able to add new maps by subscribing to their unlimited maps subscription, rendering all the maps I have bought over the years essentially worthless. I messaged their support team to ask if this is an issue with the app but have received no response. Really very disappointed to have spent so much money on this app and if all things equal I will now move to Viewranger, which seems much more advanced and robust for the money. Goodbye GB Outdoors. ### 1/5 — No longer fit for purpose *2021-06-27, version 6.02* Haven’t used this app for a while. Spent hours today trying to get routes from my Mac to iPhone.No luck. It always worked well in the past. On screen instructions don’t work anymore. Useless! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Complete waste of time *2025-10-06, version 6.5.7* Complete waste of time unless you subscribe to the Pro option. I regret wasting my money on the download ### 1/5 — No public paths without subscription *2025-09-07, version 6.5.7* This is a scam. The app advertises this is the best app for walking etc in the UK, yet you don’t have access to anything but main roads unless, after paying the £2, you sign up for a £30 a year subscription. ### 1/5 — Disappointed long time user *2025-04-18, version 6.5.7* So disappointed that the app has changed to subscription only. I will be finding a new OS map app ### 1/5 — Con *2025-03-05, version 6.5.7* I paid £2 for the app and it advertised OS maps but you can’t zoom in and find public footpaths etc you have to upgrade to £30 a year??? ### 1/5 — Complete waste of money *2025-02-22, version 6.5.7* As other reviews have said, you’re paying £1.99 for literally just a sales pitch. Unless you’re paying for a yearly subscription (subscriptions are everywhere now and just a complete con, what happened to paying for something once and just owning it?) Also the map was blurry you’re better off just using google maps. ### 1/5 — Might have been good once *2024-09-27, version 6.5.7* Don’t buy this! It’s just a sales pitch for the pro version without which there is zero functionality. ### 1/5 — No stats *2024-09-17, version 6.5.7* Record a route and can view the stats ie time taken, max speed, ave speed then after a short time it disappears and all I get is elevation gain and max height. ### 1/5 — Too complicated to use… *2024-07-24, version 6.5.7* I just could use it. Paid my £1.99, downloaded the free national parks maps, but couldn't use it to plan a fairly simple hike in the Brecon Beacons. Perhaps it was just me. Deleted it. I’ll find another app. ### 1/5 — Replacement for a paper map *2024-05-05, version 6.5.7* Useless search function; not enough zoom to see where you are. Frustrating! ### 1/5 — Still doesn’t work anymore *2023-04-25, version 6.5.5* Just updated to the latest version 6.5.5 today of my favourite and much used map app. This latest update still doesn’t work at all on my iPad iOS 16.4.1 . It still just crashes out from the Home Screen. This is still appalling. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2025-01-15, version 6.5.7* Using since 2017 - really good and customer service very helpful. Thanks Saskia! ### 5/5 — Over 10 years of reliable navigation *2023-05-10, version 6.5.6* As the title suggests, this app just works: trustworthy and reliable, I have purchased many maps for offline use and now I have the unlimited OS Maps subscription too. For anyone trying to give a negative review; learn how to use the app and the maps, only bad workmen blame their tools. One wish? Please allow me to use this with Apple CarPlay ### 5/5 — Working Again 29/4/23 *2023-04-29, version 6.5.6* Update 29/4/23: After the latest update its loading again & seems to be working fine so back to 5 stars. 24/4/23 update to the below, 1 week on & the app still doesn’t load, no update from the developers. 17/4/23: Had this for years & it’s been very good, however today, it’s not loading - app just shows loading photo & sticks (iPhone XS, iOS 16.4.1). ### 5/5 — Good *2022-01-02, version 6.5.1* Excellent had it for years ### 5/5 — Access *2021-11-16, version 6.5.1* Would like to access 6” maps! In other words, ability to carry on zooming! ### 5/5 — GB Outdoors *2021-11-06, version 6.1* Excellent and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-09-11, version 6.1* The best mapping app around, use it for walking around Dartmoor, and the south Devon coast. The cost to have any UK map at 1.25 scale is extremely good value. Works across all platforms. It’s the best and a must have. ### 5/5 — Great App *2021-09-03, version 6.1* Wouldn’t go on a walk without it! It’s a must have app. ### 5/5 — Best OS map App *2021-06-24, version 6.02* I’ve been using this app for years and been on numerous expeditions. It’s fantastic. Really easy to use both in planning or during a hike. The shared walks made by other users is really good. ### 5/5 — Great maps *2021-05-31, version 6.02* Very good value for the annual fee. Use them all the time. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*