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PeakFinder

PeakFinder

The mountains are calling!

12K ratings
640 reviews
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$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 12, 2010
  • October 7, 2026

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Developer

PeakFinder GmbH
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About

Identify mountains and peaks worldwide with a 360° panorama display. This app functions offline and shows over 1 million peak names, overlaying them onto your camera image. Explore landscapes in real-time and discover the names of mountains, even small hills.

✓Offline and worldwide functionality
✓Over 1 million peak names
✓Camera image overlay with panorama
✓Real-time landscape rendering (300km range)
✓Digital telescope for peak selection
✓Viewpoint selection via GPS or map
✓Solar and lunar orbit display
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of PeakFinder. Based on 12K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Impressive performance
  • 👍Incredible and useful features
  • 🌄Excellent for landscape photography and hiking
  • 🗺️Accurate and reliable for identifying peaks
  • 💡Versatile with offline functionality
  • 🤩Loved by users, a joy to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional glitches and inaccuracies
  • 🤔Confusing interface and navigation
  • 🔍Struggles to identify tall or distant peaks
  • 🔋High data usage for downloading maps
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What's New in PeakFinder

4.9.2

October 7, 2026

PeakFinder uses a new elevation model. It contains more terrain details while the data size stays the same, so the mountains are displayed even more precisely.

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The app has maintained its position at 1 recently.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 15+1

Global

This app rose +1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 61+6

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This app rose +6 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

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A simple request

Kindly make the application compatible for Apple Watch
Sushantnegi19Sushantnegi19

几乎没有实用价值

地图更新慢如蜗牛，数据量少且位置偏差严重，几乎没有实用价值
阿渡L阿渡L

だるま太陽の撮影計画に便利

だるま太陽の撮影スポット探し、撮影日時の計画に重宝しています。
以下の改善要望に対応して頂けると更に便利になりますのでご検討願います。

・マップオンラインの階層が深いのでメイン画面へアイコンボタンの配置

・時間スライドーバーで思った位置で止めにくいので、最小単位()で移動するボタンの配置
puppy2004puppy2004

Great app

Responsive developer!
7LucasM7LucasM

Flat line

I opened the app and it gave me a flat line, eventually it did work but it was confusing in the Lake District to identify what was what. I feel the graphics need to vastly improve with colour and being more defined to distinguish the different peaks.
davebo99davebo99
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App gets stuck on certain locations

Bug

Frequently fails to identify known peaks

Bug

Overlay doesn't match actual view

Bug

Download issues in areas with poor connectivity

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to manually label peaks

Feature

Improve compass calibration and alignment

Feature

Provide more detailed map data for remote areas

Feature

Add option to filter peaks by distance or elevation

Feature

FAQ

What does the PeakFinder app do?

PeakFinder identifies mountains and peaks worldwide, displaying their names in a 360° panorama. It overlays this information onto your camera image, allowing you to see and name the surrounding landscape in real-time up to 300km away. The app functions completely offline and includes over 1 million peak names.

How does PeakFinder work?

The app uses your device's GPS, compass, and motion sensors to determine your location and orientation. It then accesses its extensive database of over 1 million peaks to display their names and positions in a real-time panorama. You can also select viewpoints using a peak directory or an online map.

Is PeakFinder free to use?

PeakFinder is not free, but it has no recurring costs. You pay only once for the app. It is also free of advertising, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

What devices is PeakFinder compatible with?

While specific OS versions are not detailed, the app utilizes core smartphone sensors like GPS, compass, and motion sensors, suggesting compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets that support these features. It is available worldwide.

What are the main use cases for PeakFinder?

The primary use case is identifying mountains and peaks while hiking, mountaineering, or simply enjoying the outdoors. It helps users learn about their surroundings, plan routes, and discover new peaks. The offline functionality makes it invaluable in remote areas without cell service.