# ViewRanger: Hike, Bike or Walk > Outdoor activity mapping and tracking app, now replaced by Outdooractive. (iPhone/iPad app by Augmentra Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewranger-hike-bike-or-walk/id404581674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Augmentra Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/357478083) - Category: Health & Fitness, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 4.51/5 from 1,629 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 212 MB - Languages: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish - Released: 2010-11-30 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewranger-hike-bike-or-walk/id404581674/reviews.md ## What is ViewRanger? ViewRanger is now Outdooractive. Goodbye from us. We have now switched off access to the ViewRanger app. Thank you to the global community of ViewRanger users who helped make our adventures so much fun. We recommend you download and use the Outdooractive app instead of ViewRanger. We offer you an easy way to move to the Outdooractive app - where you can continue to access your maps, tracks, routes, POIs, and other ViewRanger app data. Search for "Outdooractive" and download the app for free. We'll see you in the Outdooractive community Your Maps If you made one-off payments to access maps within ViewRanger, then we are offering free access to a set of maps via the Outdooractive app instead. The maps we are offering depend on the region of the maps you made one-off payments for in ViewRanger. The maps will be from the same map data provider or, where necessary, from an alternative map data provider depending on the map region. If you have a current ViewRanger subscription, then you have an Outdooractive Pro subscription that will expire at the same time as your ViewRanger subscription.  You will then need to renew your subscription via the Outdooractive app.  It is no longer possible to purchase or renew a ViewRanger subscription. Other Data By connecting your ViewRanger account to Outdooractive, routes you have plotted, routes you have downloaded, activity tracks you have recorded, a record of the challenges you participated in, and points-of-interest you have marked, will continue to be available within your Outdooractive account. APPLE HEALTH provides detailed information about your activity, including the number of steps you’ve walked and your heart rate (when using Apple Watch™ or Bluetooth 4.0 enabled devices). Tracks recorded from activities in ViewRanger can be saved to Apple Health as workouts. Terms of use: my.viewranger.com/page/terms Privacy policy: my.viewranger.com/page/terms#privacy ## Key features - Map access - Track and route management - Point-of-interest marking - Activity tracking - Apple Health integration ## What do users think of ViewRanger? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - ⭐ Amazing functionality and capability - 🗺️ Impressive maps and tracking - 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps - 🗺️ Useful for exploring new areas - 🎨 Clean and easy to use interface - 🔋 Efficient on battery life **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable tracking - 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI - 🔒 Locked features behind paywall - 🔍 Poor search functionality - 🗺️ Lacking in map coverage for some areas - 🤖 Apple Watch integration issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Unreliable GPS tracking and recording - Sync issues between devices - Crashes and freezes on certain devices - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Allow editing of recorded tracks - Improve Apple Watch functionality - Add more map coverage and options - Streamline UI and reduce clutter - Improve search and discovery features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewranger-hike-bike-or-walk/id404581674/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Dissappointed *2022-09-03, version 10.5.14* Outdooractive is nothing like this app. This was the only app that will save offline maps, display your position, and allow MGRS over the cursor. Extremely dissapointed. Since my app isnt updated I can still use the app with my downloaded maps but the live map will no longer load tiles so i cant use it at any new locations… ### 5/5 — Sorry to see ViewRanger ending *2022-01-25, version 10.5.12* ViewRanger has been my go to for hiking and horse riding for several years. It is neat, clean, easy to use, with several map bases available (OpenCycle is the one that suits my needs best). The change to Outdooractive is unhappy making. Outdooractive is fussy, has a bloat of “features” I don’t need or want, and a useless, for my needs, set of maps. ### 5/5 — From the Heaven *2021-11-15, version 10.5.10* I discovered ViewRanger 8 years ago. As a botanist and a nature adventure View Ranger is a womderfulll App. I advice you to use it. Easy to use with many good option to track your field work and yout outdoor activities. Congrats to the team of VR from Yamousspukro (Côte d’Ivoire) ### 5/5 — Best out there for hiking *2021-11-15, version 10.5.10* Stunningly detailed maps and the most accurate and easy to use gps system I’ve used. Better for tracking your own trails than finding existing ones. ### 2/5 — New to me *2021-08-07, version 10.5.7* Purchased this app years ago but only started trying to use it lately. I was using a different trail app that has since gone out of business. My problem with the app (used twice so far) is that it starts and stops recording a track whenever it feels like it. We’ll get done doing a 5 mile ride on the trails and when we get back the app says we rode 200 yards for 2 minutes or something similar. I admit it may be user error for now because I just began using it. But you keep asking for a review so here it is. ### 5/5 — This app is great *2021-02-05, version 10.5.2* I love using this app to track my walks and hikes. I just wish I could to l remove the sections when I forget to turn it off and drive back home. ### 5/5 — Amazing Functionality & Capability *2020-12-28, version 10.5.1* I’ve been using this app for a number of years and still feel it has no equal, the usability, capability & downloadable maps are unbeatable and have proven themselves time and time again. AR functionality is quite cool & Apple Watch app has far more usable functions than other apps. Keep up the great work devs! ### 4/5 — Let me edit my recordings *2020-10-13, version 10.4.5* Don’t forget to stop your recording. It doesn’t understand that it’s impossible to hike at 65mph and you can’t remove that section.. there’s a “reduce tracks” option but there’s no explanation about what that does and no way to undo it. ### 1/5 — Hard to use *2020-09-22, version 10.4.5* I assumed that you could get this app and just buy the maps or routes that you want. Instead, the app is full of overlapping and incomprehensible features. For example: I want a map of the place I’m going to visit. There are two options, “Maps” and “Map shop.” When you choose “Maps,” the first thing you get is not a list of maps or a search box, but rather a big button that says “Map shop.” This brings you not to a “shop,” but a jumbled screen of icons and unexplained subscriptions, prices in cash, and prices in mysterious “credits.” I’m sure there’s a lot of great content available, but after 10 minutes I still don’t know how to access it. So I’m just going to give up and uninstall. It’s a shame this app wasn’t designed as well as the ViewRanger website, which is great. ### 3/5 — Frustrating user interface *2020-08-13, version 10.4.2* I saw it had good reviews, so purchased it, but have been frustrated by the user interface, which seems to have no rhyme nor reason to it. I wouldn’t have written it this way. It’s difficult to make it do what you want, and does surprising things. Information pops up out of nowhere. I suppose eventually I’ll figure it out, and hopefully like it as much as the other reviewers, but this is not as easy to use as similar apps like AllTrails ir GAIA. ## Frequently asked questions about ViewRanger ### What happened to the ViewRanger app? The ViewRanger app has been shut down and replaced by the Outdooractive app. Users are encouraged to migrate their data and continue using Outdooractive for their outdoor activities. ### How do I access my old ViewRanger maps and data in Outdooractive? By connecting your ViewRanger account to Outdooractive, your previously plotted routes, downloaded routes, recorded activity tracks, challenge participation records, and marked points-of-interest will be available. One-off map purchases in ViewRanger will be granted free access to a set of maps in Outdooractive, depending on the region. ### Is there a cost to use Outdooractive? Outdooractive can be downloaded and used for free. If you had a ViewRanger subscription, you will receive a corresponding Outdooractive Pro subscription that expires at the same time. Renewals will need to be done through the Outdooractive app. ### What kind of outdoor activities does this app support? The app is designed for a variety of outdoor pursuits including hiking, biking, and walking. It provides tools for navigation, route planning, and tracking your activities. ### Can I sync my activity data with other health apps? Yes, the app can integrate with Apple Health. Tracks recorded from your activities can be saved to Apple Health as workouts, providing detailed information about your activity, including steps and heart rate if using compatible devices. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 10.5.15 — 2022-10-06 This update includes a small fix to continue supporting the transfer of your account to Outdooractive. Goodbye from us. We have now switched off access to the ViewRanger app. Thank you to the global community of ViewRanger users who helped make our adventures so much fun. We recommend you download and use the Outdooractive app instead of ViewRanger. We offer you an easy way to move to the Outdooractive app - where you can continue to access your maps, tracks, routes, POIs, and other ViewRanger app data. Search for "Outdooractive" and download the app for free. 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