# Peaks USA: Mountain Finder — Identify summits offline

> Augmented reality app to identify mountains by camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Walk About Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaks-usa-mountain-finder/id906508856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Walk About Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/480229755)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.3 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaks-usa-mountain-finder/id906508856/reviews.md

## What is Peaks USA?

Peaks USA augments reality by drawing virtual mountain labels on your device's camera. See mysterious peaks on the horizon? Launch Peaks USA and point your camera to see peak names, elevations and distances labeled neatly on your display in real-time.

YOUR FIRST STATE IS FREE! Additional states can be purchased individually or in a steeply discounted bundle for all 48 contiguous states.

Peaks USA can label more than 70,000 federally recognized summits in the contiguous United States of America. Data for each state is downloaded separately within the app.

## Key features

- Augmented reality mountain identification
- Real-time peak names, elevations, and distances
- Offline summit data download
- Covers over 70,000 US summits
- Individual state purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Peaks | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Hampshire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Washington | $0.99 | one-time |
| North Carolina | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tennessee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arizona | $0.99 | one-time |
| Utah | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oregon | $0.99 | one-time |


## Is Peaks USA safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Peaks USA.

## Is Peaks USA legit?

Peaks USA: Mountain Finder appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Peaks USA is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaks-usa-mountain-finder/id906508856/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and easy to use

*2026-09-06, version 3.3*

Great simple little app. Quickly answers my constant “what mountain is that over there?”questions while out hiking. 

Woks well without cell service.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-05-12, version 3.2*

Only shows some peaks

### 1/5 — Crashes at launch

*2024-07-11, version 3.2*

Sticks as soon as it comes up . So far I’ve never got it to work

### 3/5 — US peaks, where is Alaska?

*2021-01-03, version 3.1*

Not all US states included.

### 1/5 — Only worked once for free state.

*2020-12-18, version 3.1*

Only worked for free state.    Once I bought the full version it says the other stare maps are Available Offline and restore purchases doesn’t work.    Big disappointment.

### 1/5 — Works fine ...

*2020-10-29, version 3.1*

If you’re in the house or near WiFi all the time.  Otherwise the standard error is “restore purchase”

### 1/5 — Can’t calibrate compass

*2020-09-23, version 3.1*

Used to work. Then lost ability to calibrate compass. Reinstalled but same problem. Too bad, it was good when it worked

### 1/5 — Nothing happened

*2020-09-06, version 3.1*

Got North Carolina maps. The app does NOTHING!  I have a screen shot really wish I could attach it. NOTHING!!!!

### 1/5 — Not good

*2020-08-19, version 3.1*

Simply doesn’t work very well

### 2/5 — Won’t restore purchases, fails to perform as it once did

*2020-07-26, version 3.1*

Won’t restore purchases, fails to perform as it once did. Peaks not recognized

## Frequently asked questions about Peaks USA

### How does Peaks USA identify mountains?

Peaks USA uses augmented reality to overlay virtual labels on your device's camera feed. When you point your camera at a mountain, it displays the peak's name, elevation, and distance in real-time.

### Can I use Peaks USA offline?

Yes, the app allows you to download data for each state separately, enabling offline use for mountain identification. This is ideal for areas with limited or no cellular service.

### How many mountains can Peaks USA identify?

Peaks USA can label over 70,000 federally recognized summits located within the contiguous United States of America.

### What devices is Peaks USA available on?

Peaks USA is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a versatile experience for Apple users.

### What is the age rating for Peaks USA?

Peaks USA has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### How often is Peaks USA updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version is 3.5.

### Does Peaks USA have ads?

No, Peaks USA does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How do I get more states in Peaks USA?

Your first state is free to use. Additional states can be purchased individually within the app, or you can opt for a discounted bundle that includes all 48 contiguous states.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2026-11-03

• Compass off? Drag left or right to line the peaks up with the mountains. Tap the badge to reset.
• Zoom in up to 2.5×.
• Smarter labels: the peaks that stand out most from where you are get labeled first, labels no longer overlap, and they stay put as you look around.
• Crowded skyline? Tap a peak's flag to show its label, or tap a label to make room for the ones behind it.
• Labels now show distance, and nearer peaks appear larger and bolder.

### 3.4 — 2026-10-05

Small improvements and fixes.

### 3.3 — 2026-08-01

Bug fixes addressing all major issues reported in app store reviews. Thanks for reporting.

### 3.2 — 2022-10-24

Bug fixes:
- Fixed a bug causing some nearby peak labels not to show.

### 3.1 — 2020-04-24

A completely new augmented reality experience optimized for iOS 13 and the latest generation of iOS devices.

Fixed a bug where some purchases made on older app versions would fail to restore

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*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 2026-11-06.*
