# Scenic Map Alaska — Offline 3D topo maps

> Offline 3D topographic maps for Alaska and global navigation with GPS tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by GrangerFX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-alaska/id403580662 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-alaska/id403580662/reviews.md

## What is Scenic Map Alaska?

A 3D topo map of State of Alaska, USA. The vector map data is contained within the app and can be used without an internet connection. Use it in a car, a boat, a plane or while hiking. It is like having the entire state in your pocket.

Scenic Map now covers the entire world via online maps. The maps are cached automatically so they can still be used when there is no cell coverage. Turn on Online Map in the Settings menu and you can then scroll or go to any location on the planet. Satellite image overlays add breathtaking detail and realism to the maps (tap preset 2 or 4 when Online Map is enabled). You can use them as you travel to see what is hidden from view at ground level. This takes moving maps to a whole new level.

Use the two finger vertical swipe gesture to tilt the map for a 3D view. Scroll like a map or fly like a flight simulator. Enable Joystick Gestures in the Settings menu and then fly around the terrain using a virtual joystick. Prefer only 2D maps? Enable the 2D Map option in the Settings menu.

Scenic Map is simply the best 3D topo map available for a mobile device. You will see incredible detail while scrolling, rotating and zooming perfectly smoothly. You will see every road even if you zoom out to the altitude of a satellite. As you zoom in, you will see every small bump and hollow of the Earth and terrain features as small as ten meters. Unlike old fashioned topo maps, Scenic Map’s roads and trails are up to date thanks to OpenStreetMap.org. It contains polygons for urban areas, shopping malls, an ever growing number of buildings and many other features, The best lake, pond, stream and rivers from the USGS and Canadian public databases are also included.

Tap the GPS center button to begin tracking your location. As you move, you will generate a track file. Tracks can be replayed with video like controls to speed up, slow down, pause, restart or skip to the end. You can display existing tracks while recording another if you want to retrace your route. When online, you can automatically create a route from your current GPS location to any other point on the map. Tracks can be received from or sent to other apps in GPX format. GPS recording stops automatically after you have remained stationary for some time or you can choose to manually stop tracking by tapping on the top track in the Tracks view.

Never before have maps been this customizable. For example, you can turn on or off the roads. You can change the lighting direction or remove terrain shading entirely. You can display contour lines even over satellite images. There are five presets which let you quickly switch between map styles. Use Metric, English or Nautical units and choose one of four different coordinate displays including UTM.

Want to learn more about a map feature? Tap the target icon and center the feature under the compass rose to display its name, type, urban area, county, state, elevation and coordinates. You will also see a bearing line back to your current GPS location or from your location to a selected waypoint. The status bar shows the bearing direction and distance along with the map and GPS elevation, the track length, and your current speed and direction of travel.

In-app documentation is provided in the Help section at the top of the Settings menu. Links are provided in the documentation to detailed coverage maps, tutorial videos, installation guide and blog at ScenicMap.com
Map data © OpenStreetMap and contributors under the Open Database License 

Scenic Map supports GPS tracking while the app is in the background.
Caution: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Offline 3D topographic maps
- Global online map coverage
- Satellite image overlays
- GPS location tracking
- Customizable map views
- GPX track import/export
- 3D tilt and flight simulator modes

## Chart rankings

- #174 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-alaska/id403580662/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!!

*2020-07-02*

We use this app every time we go hunting or just out into the wilderness.  It’s great that you can use it with no phone service because we all know how well we get service in Alaska!   We like looking back or playing our tracks from prior years hunting to see where to go.  We have used it to track when we drop our pack and need to do a stalk, you can place a pin where you left an item or seen something.  We share this app with everyone we know that goes hunting or hiking.  We have been using it many many years now.

### 5/5 — Scenic Map is Available Offline

*2014-08-22*

That’s it.  All of Alaska, in your pocket.  No internet or cell reception needed.
If that’s not enough to convince you to buy this, you’re probably not the kind of person who would be interested in this application.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2013-06-08*

This app has been great for me. I've used it for the past 7months and have hiked in Anchorage, willow, Chitna, hunted in kodiak with it, and I am about to use it to track my route down Susitna  river this weekend. I have emailed a couple of the GPX files to a friend at USGS and he says he can print me a map with my track on it! So as soon as I here back of from him i'll comment on that as well. I thinks it's great for us who travel on the ground.

### 1/5 — No better than Google Earth

*2013-05-14*

Playing with this program I do not see that It provides as good of topographical data than Google Earth. With Google Earth I can use the satellite view and get a real good view of areas not covered it seems in rural areas of Alaska. This program does not need a Internet connection so when flying it offers benefits but the data in bush Alaska is poor at best. Using this as I wanted for navigation when flying or to detail landing areas for hunt preparation is not possible or at least not as good as Google Earth. Not worth the buy    
In my opinion.

### 5/5 — Alaska

*2013-04-04*

Purchased Alaska and Western US to use in the airplane when I have no Internet connection in the air and I am flying the back country and bush.  Great app. Replaces paper maps with the added ability to zoom in and track where I am with a Bad Elf GPS Device. Thanks developers.  Good work on this one guys.

### 3/5 — Wow

*2012-04-13*

So far so good going to try it out in my boat will check back soon

### 5/5 — Cool

*2011-09-12*

So far, I'm impressed with this app. Worth the money.

### 2/5 — Offline GPS did not work

*2011-06-08*

Got this app for a cruise to Alaska so that I could check our location.  The offline GPS did not work.

## Frequently asked questions about Scenic Map Alaska

### Does Scenic Map Alaska have ads?

No, Scenic Map Alaska does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What is the price of Scenic Map Alaska?

Scenic Map Alaska is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### What devices support Scenic Map Alaska?

Scenic Map Alaska is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Scenic Map Alaska updated?

The app was last updated on January 19, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

### What is the age rating for Scenic Map Alaska?

Scenic Map Alaska has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use Scenic Map Alaska without an internet connection?

Yes, the app's core feature is its offline 3D topographic map of Alaska, which is contained within the app and usable without internet.

### How detailed are the maps in Scenic Map Alaska?

The maps offer incredible detail, showing every road even when zoomed out, and terrain features as small as ten meters when zoomed in.

### Can I share my recorded tracks from Scenic Map Alaska?

Yes, tracks can be received from or sent to other applications in GPX format, allowing for easy sharing and integration with other navigation tools.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-01-19

Fast initial download. Maps are then dowloaded automatically.
Fixed track recording in iOS 17.
Fixed the settings menu in landscape mode on iPhone.
Fixed low frame rate when the information bar is enabled.
The map's highest detail is now displayed while scrolling.

### 1.8.14 — 2021-08-26

Updated maps and bug fixes.

### 1.8.12 — 2020-10-05

Dark mode fixes.

### 1.8.11 — 2020-06-13

iOS 13 support
Updated map data

### 1.8.10 — 2019-11-16

Fixed GPX file import issue

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