# Outside Maps

> Mobile mapping app for viewing and navigating diverse map data with GPS tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Replicade Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews.md

## What is Outside Maps?

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Outside Maps is an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch application that enables you to view and navigate a wide variety of mapping data using an easy-to-use touch interface. 

Outside Maps supports Ordnance Survey mapping for Great Britain at various scales including 1:50000.

Outside Maps supports WORLDWIDE coverage for OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap and the Stamen and Thunderforest map sources.

Outside Maps supports historic 1" Ordnance Survey mapping from 1880-1990 and 1921-1947 courtesy of the National Library of Scotland.

Outside Maps supports shaded terrain data for the UK only derived from Ordnance Survey OS Terrain 50. Outside Maps supports shaded terrain data for Scotland only derived from Scottish Government 1m LIDAR.

Outside Maps includes ESRI aerial photography courtesy of ESRI.

Outside Maps includes the following features:

- Intuitive "slippy maps" interface
- Native iPad support in both portrait and landscape modes
- Current Ordnance Survey mapping is available
- OpenStreetMap and derived data is supported at all available resolutions
- Historic 1" Ordnance Survey data from 1880-1990 and 1921-1947
- OpenCycleMap support
- Thunderforest "Landscape" and "Transport" mapping support
- Stamen mapping support
- ESRI aerial imagery
- Hill-shading mapping for the UK at 50m and selected 1m resolution
- Full Ordnance Survey OSTN02 adjustments for highest accuracy (+/- 1m accuracy)
- Real-time position tracking via GPS (or WiFi-based positioning)
- Compass and bearing (either using GPS and movement tracking or hardware compass if available)
- "Lookahead" feature when moving at > 5mph
- Waypoints functionality including import and export via GPX format
- OS OpenSpace-driven postcode and placename lookup (online only)
- Grid reference and latitude/longitude lookup (offline)
- what3words support (online only)

## Key features

- View Ordnance Survey maps (Great Britain)
- Worldwide OpenStreetMap support
- Historic Ordnance Survey maps
- Aerial photography
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Compass and bearing
- Waypoint import/export (GPX)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-07-01, version 3.7.2*

Love the detail, many different base map sources, different eras. Easy to use, wish similar available in other countries.

### 5/5 — Perfect for identifying old paths

*2024-11-19, version 3.7.2*

Love this idea, being able to overlay old maps over your GPS position showing where old public rights of way used to be which are now not featured on more modern OS maps.

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2024-10-26, version 3.7.2*

What an amazing map app, and it’s free. Thank you so much for this. I’m a delivery driver, and to have house names and numbers is just amazing. 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Detail

*2023-12-04, version 3.7.2*

If you’re a delivery driver, this app is absolutely essential. not only does it show great detail of the property including the house names but also the correct way to get to them. this app is brilliant. Good work guys keep it up

### 4/5 — Really useful tool

*2023-03-25, version 3.7.2*

The ability to compare [ast and present is really useful and interesting. The only things that I'd like are a zoom function (I can stretch the image using an iPhone or iPad but can't do that with the desktop version - and maybe a 1960's map.

### 3/5 — Just needs a few fixes

*2022-10-16, version 3.7.2*

With an update to fix UI bugs this has real potential to replace Guru maps. Adding ability to import custom map sources would be a boon.

### 1/5 — no Australian maps

*2022-07-10, version 3.7.2*

no maps of Australia

### 5/5 — Good app

*2022-06-03, version 3.7.2*

Fairly good app does everything that it says it does! Nice and handy.....easy to navigate 👍🏻

### 5/5 — Hunting for Ordnance Survey Bench Marks

*2022-05-30, version 3.7.2*

An absolutely essential app for anybody like me that scours the UK for Ordnance Survey bench marks. Zooming in on the Ordnance Survey maps shows the detail mapping that shows to precise location of nearly all of the bench marks on the Ordnance Survey list. 

I’m really glad I discovered this app.

### 4/5 — Great for map geeks!

*2020-08-19, version 3.4.0*

Being fascinated by old maps, this seems to be the only app I can find where you can a gps location in real time overlaid on a map that is over a hundred years old.  For a free app this is great and I would love to see more developments on this neglected niche of historical maps.  I find the historic maps do not zoom in enough though, and is hard to see detail on a phone screen.  I would like to see some of the more detailed historic maps incorporated within in app with zoom and overlay feature.  I wait in anticipation for this to appear!  But this particular app, for a free download, is an excellent and fascinating tool for map geeks.

## Frequently asked questions about Outside Maps

### What kind of maps can I view with this app?

The app supports a wide variety of mapping data. This includes Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain at various scales, worldwide coverage from OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, Stamen, and Thunderforest. It also provides access to historic Ordnance Survey maps and shaded terrain data for the UK and Scotland.

### Does the app offer offline map capabilities?

Yes, the app is designed to enable viewing and navigation of mapping data, and it supports offline grid reference and latitude/longitude lookup. While some features like postcode lookup and what3words are online-only, the core mapping and navigation functionalities can be utilized offline.

### What are the key navigation features?

Key navigation features include real-time position tracking via GPS, a compass and bearing function, and a "lookahead" feature for when moving at higher speeds. It also supports waypoint functionality with import and export via GPX format.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The application is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It offers native iPad support in both portrait and landscape modes, ensuring a good user experience across different iOS devices.

### How accurate is the mapping data?

The app provides full Ordnance Survey OSTN02 adjustments for the highest accuracy, aiming for +/- 1m accuracy. It also supports shaded terrain data derived from Ordnance Survey OS Terrain 50 and Scottish Government 1m LIDAR for detailed topographical information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.2 — 2022-02-05

- Added 1m Scotland Phase 1 LIDAR data

### 3.6.0 — 2022-01-10

- Removed OS OpenSpace mapping (in advance of new OS Maps mapping)
- Added Ordnance Survey Road and Outdoor mapping layers

### 3.5.0 — 2020-12-30

- Updated icons for larger devices
- Fixed a number of UI bugs including dark mode issues
- Added support contact functionality
- Added elevation-shaded tile layer

### 3.4.0 — 2020-03-28

Added 6" historic Ordnance Survey mapping 1843-1882 courtesy of National Library of Scotland

### 3.3.0 — 2018-11-07

- Rebranding
- 1880-1900 1" Ordnance Survey mapping courtesy of the National Library of Scotland
- ESRI aerial photography layer

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