Best apps like Paper Maps

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated October 2026

Paper Maps is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Paper Maps

MyGIS#1

MyGIS by 3B Soft srls

Your Navigation Companion
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
1.0(1 ratings)
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Create and customize maps with annotations, lines, and custom symbols. Share your maps via email or Twitter as .kmz files. This app functions as a real GIS, allowing you to manage map data and share your creations.

Maps for OSM#2

Maps for OSM by Michael Roennau

OSM maps, AV media, tracks
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Explore detailed maps from OpenStreetMap with offline capabilities. Record tracks, add notes, and capture photos or videos directly on the map. This open-source application offers robust data management and backup features.

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MapNero
MapNero
MapNero
Field mapping & GeoPDF export
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
5
NomadTracks: GPS Map Tracker
NomadTracks: GPS Map Tracker
NomadTracks: GPS Map Tracker
Offline navigation & recording
Free

Record, plan, and organize your outdoor adventures with precise GPS tracking. Mark points of interest, follow planned routes, and manage your data with robust import/export and sync options. Works offline and prioritizes your privacy.

High-precision GPS recordingPoints of Interest (POIs) with photosRoute planning and following
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
freemium
6
OSM sketch
OSM sketch
OSM sketch
by Masaki Fujimoto
Free

Draw directly on OpenStreetMap maps to create annotations and memos. Save your drawings as GPX files to upload and edit on desktop OSM editors. Ideal for planning routes or marking points of interest on the go.

Draw on OSM mapsSave drawings as GPXUpload to OSM account
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
ad-supported
7
Map Data Explorer
Map Data Explorer
Map Data Explorer
by Tech Maven Geospatial, LLC
Free

This advanced mapping application supports various data formats including GeoJSON, MBTILES, and GPKG. It offers tools for drawing, editing vector data, and collecting dynamic information. Visualize terrain in 3D and utilize a suite of navigation and measurement features.

Vector tile basemapsUser-loaded GeoJSON, MBTILES, GPKG dataMap catalog support
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
freemium
8
CPW Mobile PDF
CPW Mobile PDF
CPW Mobile PDF
PDF map viewer
Free

Navigate the backcountry with offline PDF maps that display your real-time location. Download maps from various sources, add custom waypoints, and organize your map library for hiking, hunting, or fishing adventures.

Offline PDF map viewingReal-time location trackingDownloadable maps from multiple sources
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
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kmaps.co - Navigate Offline
kmaps.co - Navigate Offline
kmaps.co - Navigate Offline
Reach Destination with Privacy
Free

Navigate globally and plan trips without an internet connection. This app prioritizes your privacy by not tracking your location, searches, or usage. Discover millions of points of interest and create custom itineraries for any destination.

Global offline map downloadsPrivacy-focused, no trackingTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(255)
free with in-app purchases
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Cartograph Maps 3
Cartograph Maps 3
Cartograph Maps 3
Mapsforge offline vector maps.
Free

View and record offline vector maps with advanced features like custom themes, hill shading, and multiple layer stacking. Plan routes offline, measure distances, and sync data across devices. Supports various map formats and coordinate systems.

View Mapsforge offline vector mapsSupport for OpenAndroMaps render themesOffline route calculation with BRouter
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
free with in-app purchases