# WristTopo: Maps for Watch — Hiking, Running & Biking GPS > Offline Apple Watch navigation and route planning for outdoor adventures. (iPhone/iPad app by Piotr Janik.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristtopo-maps-for-watch/id6739765329 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Piotr Janik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786922442) - Category: Health & Fitness, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.4 · 162 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2025-01-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristtopo-maps-for-watch/id6739765329/reviews.md ## What is WristTopo? Find your way with a glance at your wrist. Plan a route on your iPhone, then follow it on Apple Watch: spoken turn-by-turn directions over topographic maps. Record the outing while you are at it. The watch runs on its own, so the phone can stay home, and downloaded maps cover you where there is no signal. FOR EVERY ACTIVITY WristTopo is built for hiking, running, gravel and mountain biking, skiing, and paddling: 30 activity types across foot, bike, snow, and water. It adapts to however you move. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION Stay on course with spoken guidance and turn alerts on your wrist. See the next turn and how far to it, and hear the direction called out. It works with routes you plan in WristTopo and with GPX files you import. ROUTE PLANNER Tap the map to drop waypoints and the route snaps to real trails, with distance and total climb updating as you add them. Close it into a loop, extend it into an out-and-back, or reverse it in a tap. Five routing modes cover running, hiking, biking, mountain biking, and straight lines for when there is no path at all. When the route is ready, one tap starts navigation on the watch without saving it first. RECORD YOUR WORKOUTS Start a workout from your wrist and follow distance, pace, elevation, and heart rate. The screens are fully yours: choose which metrics appear, how they are grouped, and in what order, with a separate layout for every activity. Everything saves to Apple Health, and finished workouts can go straight to Strava. If you would rather record in Apple's Workout app, run it alongside WristTopo. Recording and navigation stay independent. QUICK ROUTE ON YOUR WATCH Set a point on the watch map and Quick Route builds a path to it from where you stand. Useful when you spot a viewpoint on the far ridge and would rather not dig the iPhone out of your pack. SAVED PLACES Mark the trailhead parking, a water source, a shelter, a campsite. Save them on the iPhone while you plan, or drop one from your wrist the moment you stand there. Places sync both ways, carry their own symbols on the map, and one tap routes you to any of them. BACKTRACK TO YOUR START One tap while recording turns the track you have already covered into a route home, with turn-by-turn guidance all the way to the start. OFFLINE MAPS Download summer, winter, or satellite maps straight to the watch. Take a whole region for general use, or grab just the area along a route in one tap. The maps show contour lines, shaded relief, and marked ski trails, and they pan and zoom smoothly on the watch. IMPORT YOUR OWN ROUTES Import a GPX file on the iPhone and it reaches the watch in seconds. Generate turn-by-turn directions for any imported route and follow them by voice on Apple Watch. Toggle routes with a tap, show several at once, and read the gradient at a glance: orange for climbs, blue for descents, with arrows for direction. ICLOUD BACKUP Routes, places, and downloaded map regions sync across your devices through iCloud, and they survive a reinstall or a new iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account to create, no ads, and no tracking. Your routes and recordings stay on your device and sync only to your own iCloud. FREE TO START The free version covers shorter days out: • Up to 3 saved routes • Up to 20 saved places • 3 small offline map regions • Plan with up to 5 route points • Follow routes on your Apple Watch UNLOCK PRO Pro adds: • Unlimited routes and places, larger offline regions • Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation • Workout recording with Apple Health sync • Quick Route planning on your Apple Watch • GPX export and Strava sync • Support independent app development Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wristtopo.app/privacy ## Key features - Offline Apple Watch navigation - Turn-by-turn voice guidance - Route planning on iPhone and Watch - GPX file import and sync - Downloadable offline maps - Activity-optimized routing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | PRO | $9.99 | per year | | PRO | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PRO Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time | | PRO Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | | PRO Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time | | Supporter | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 106) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristtopo-maps-for-watch/id6739765329/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The best hiking watch app I have used *2026-08-20* Thanks you for keep improving it! I have been using since the earliest version and so happy to see the app becomes more capable while maintaining minimalist and smooth user experience **Developer response:** Thanks for the great feedback! I’m currently working on turn-by-turn navigation, which will be a more complete feature than off-route alerts. :) I can’t promise a specific timeline yet since it requires quite a bit of work and testing, but please keep an eye on future app updates! As for the elevation graph - I’d like to include that later as well. Turn-by-turn navigation will make it possible, as we’ll have an explicit mode for following a given route. I’ll also think about the swipe left/right idea, although personally I don’t find that gesture works too well with maps. But let’s see! Keeping the UI clean and intuitive is always a challenge. ### 5/5 — 감사합니다 *2026-08-20* 애플워치 울트라3 착용 하고 있고 마라톤 하프코스랑 동네 뒷산 트런 하기는 충분 합니다 하지만 최근 트레일러닝을 본격 적으로 하면서 GPX 지도가 필요하여 순토레이스2로 기변 해야 하나 찰나에 WristTopo 무료 버젼을 체험 하게 되었습니다 결론은 대만족 입니다 GPS 위치 잘 잡아주고 경로 이탈 했을때 경고로 알려줘서 오늘 처음 가는 코스인데도 무사히 완주 했습니다 평소에 리뷰를 잘 쓰지 않는데 너무 감사해서 몇자 적어 봤습니다 평소 운동 스타일이 20k 미만이라서 울트라3로 기변 없이 사용 해도 될 것 갵아요 좋은 어플 만들어 줘서 감사합니다 번창 하세요^^ ### 5/5 — Juste parfait *2026-08-19* Je ne laisse jamais d’avis. Mais là c’est obligé ! Je viens de commencer le trail et j’ai essayé différentes applications. Ici nous avons la plus simple et la plus complète. Enfin je n’ai pas sorti mon tel durant toute l’itinéraire. Meme avec une chemin interdit (cause travaux) j’ai pu modifier mon itinéraire directement sur la montre. Du coup, j’ai activé l’abonnement car en plus c’est un developpeur seul dans son coin et passionné de sport outdoor. Merci pour cette tres belle application ### 5/5 — An amazing app *2026-08-17* I just bought a lifetime license after testing this app for 2 days while hiking in the Pyrénées ### 5/5 — Ich vermisse… *2026-08-12* … dass ich die App auch per iPhone und ohne Watch nutzen kann. Weil das nicht geht, kommt sie leider für mich nicht infrage. Schade. Weil ich sie ansonsten toll finde, vergebe ich trotzdem fünf Sterne. ### 5/5 — Genau das was ich wollte :) *2026-08-11* Die App ist wirklich klasse, genau das was man braucht. Das Design ist toll, funktional und sehr gut verständlich. Die Integration ins Apple Ökosystem ist hervorragend. Es wird Wert auf Datenschutz gelegt, was mir persönlich immer sehr wichtig ist. Einfach eine Super App, Vielen Dank an den Entwickler! Das Preismodel ist absolut fair und gerechtfertigt, außerdem klasse das man zwischen Abo und Einmalkauf wählen kann. Das einzige, was ich mir noch wünschen würde, wenn es möglich ist, wäre auf der Kartenansicht eine einblendbare Legende um die verschiedenen Wegarten noch besser einschätzen zu können. ### 5/5 — Incroyable *2026-08-08* Une application incroyable tant par ses fonctionnalités et son design ! Je recommande vivement pour tout possesseur de montre sans carto. Amélioration : une version iPad ? Merci en off ### 5/5 — Großartig gute App zur Routenplanung und -verfolgung *2026-07-26* Was für eine großartig gute App zur Planung von Routen und zum Tracking über die Watch. Hab noch nichts Besseres dazu gefunden. Es passt alles und der Preis ist absolut gerechtfertigt. Das Einzige was ich mir noch zusätzlich wünschen würde, ist eine Anpassung der App für das iPad, damit die App dort nicht im Kompatibilitätsmodus laufen muss. Gerade zur Routenplanung könnte man so das große iPad Display besser nutzen. ### 5/5 — Fantastische App *2026-07-25* Die App ist genau das was ich für die Apple Watch bzgl. Karten gesucht habe. Vollständig autarke Navigation auf der Watch mit Offline Karten möglich (sowohl aktiv geführt als auch einfach nur per GPX Trail Anzeige) klasse durchdachte UI und läuft bisher super flüssig und stabil. Absoluter Fokus auf das wesentlich ohne viel Schnick Schnack und einfacher Import von GPX Dateien aus jeglicher Quelle. Das einzige was mir noch fehlt wäre eine etwas detailliertere (also nähere) Zoomstufe bei der Anzeige auf der Apple Watch. ### 5/5 — AppleWatchを使ったランならこれがベスト！ *2026-06-19* AppleWatchに対応したランニングアプリを多く試しましたが、これ以上のアプリはありませんでした。 ナビゲーションで走りながら腕を見れば現在位置やルートが一目で分かります。 またワークアウトとも連動しているので、マップや運動量などが安定して記録できます。 不明点にも直ぐに返答をくれ信頼のできる作者です。 (ナビゲーション時にワークアウトを記録する際には、ナビゲーションの設定後に、別に記録を設定をすれば、ナビ+ワークアウトの記録ができます) これが年間1300円とは本当に良心価格です。 **Developer response:** ありがとうございます、とても励みになります🙂 たくさんのアプリを試した上で選んでいただけて、本当に光栄です。走りながら腕を見るだけで現在地とルートが分かる——まさにそこを一番大事に作ってきました。ナビとワークアウトの記録方法まで共有してくださり、他の方にもきっと役立ちます。これからもどんどん良くしていきます！ ## Frequently asked questions about WristTopo ### What does WristTopo do? WristTopo provides offline navigation and route planning directly on your Apple Watch. You can plan routes on your iPhone and sync them, or even create simple routes directly on your watch. It offers turn-by-turn directions and offline maps for various outdoor activities without needing your phone. ### What are the key features of WristTopo? Key features include offline navigation on Apple Watch, turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance, route planning for hiking, running, and cycling, GPX file import with instant sync, and downloadable offline maps. It also offers quick route creation directly on the watch. ### How much does WristTopo cost? The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can get started with basic functionality for free, with options to purchase additional features or content. ### What devices is WristTopo compatible with? WristTopo is designed for Apple Watch, allowing you to navigate phone-free. Route planning and GPX file import are done through a companion iPhone app. ### When would I use WristTopo? You would use WristTopo for any outdoor adventure where you need reliable navigation without constantly checking your phone. This includes hiking mountain trails, running in new areas, road cycling, and mountain biking, especially in areas with poor or no cell service. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.0.2 — 2026-08-19 • The Biggest Redesign Yet — The iPhone and Apple Watch apps are built around the map now. Lists are now cards you swipe to act on, and every route, place, and offline map opens full screen. You can even search for an area while picking one to download. • Places — Save the spots worth remembering: where you parked, a water source, the hut you're heading for. Each one gets a symbol and a color, shows up as a pin on both maps, and you can route to it. • Tap the Watch Map — Tap anywhere on the map to see what's there: how far, how much higher, what it's called. Route to it or save it without leaving the screen. • Routes on the Map — The Map tab now draws your routes on iPhone, the way your Apple Watch always has, each in its own color. Show on Map covers both devices now, and the map settings let you hide them all at once. New in 7.0.2: • More paths on the map — bridle paths, plus the cycle paths that were missing. • Further improvements to how elevation gain is calculated for your recordings. • Starred routes now show a star on their start marker. • Other fixes and improvements. I've been working on this one for a long time, and a lot of it came straight from your feedback. I hope you like it. ### 7.0.1 — 2026-08-14 • The Biggest Redesign Yet — The iPhone and Apple Watch apps are built around the map now. Lists are now cards you swipe to act on, and every route, place, and offline map opens full screen. You can even search for an area while picking one to download. • Places — Save the spots worth remembering: where you parked, a water source, the hut you're heading for. Each one gets a symbol and a color, shows up as a pin on both maps, and you can route to it. • Tap the Watch Map — Tap anywhere on the map to see what's there: how far, how much higher, what it's called. Route to it or save it without leaving the screen. • Routes on the Map — The Map tab now draws your routes on iPhone, the way your Apple Watch always has, each in its own color. Show on Map covers both devices now, and the map settings let you hide them all at once. New in 7.0.1: • Improved how elevation gain is calculated for your recordings. • Starred routes now show a star on their start marker. • Fixed a very rare issue on Apple Watch that could keep you from stopping navigation or a recording. • Other fixes and improvements. I've been working on this one for a long time, and a lot of it came straight from your feedback. I hope you like it. ### 7.0 — 2026-08-06 • The Biggest Redesign Yet — The iPhone and Apple Watch apps are built around the map now. Lists are now cards you swipe to act on, and every route, place, and offline map opens full screen. You can even search for an area while picking one to download. • Places — Save the spots worth remembering: where you parked, a water source, the hut you're heading for. Each one gets a symbol and a color, shows up as a pin on both maps, and you can route to it. • Tap the Watch Map — Tap anywhere on the map to see what's there: how far, how much higher, what it's called. Route to it or save it without leaving the screen. • Routes on the Map — The Map tab now draws your routes on iPhone, the way your Apple Watch always has, each in its own color. Show on Map covers both devices now, and the map settings let you hide them all at once. I've been working on this one for a long time, and a lot of it came straight from your feedback. I hope you like it. ### 6.9 — 2026-07-22 • Redesigned Route Planner — Plan on a new layout that keeps more of the map in view, and pull the sheet down to a slim summary to reveal even more of the map. New shaping tools let you close a route into a loop, add an out-and-back, or reverse it. • Navigate on Watch — Plan a route and instantly start navigating on your Apple Watch, straight from the planner in a single tap. No saving, and no setup on your wrist. • Route Lists & Filters — Group routes into your own lists, sort and filter them, and keep Planned and Recorded routes cleanly separated — on both iPhone and Apple Watch. • Sync & Reliability — Improved Apple Watch sync reliability, plus a refreshed sync help screen. ### 6.8 — 2026-06-23 • Sync to Strava — connect your Strava account and recorded workouts upload automatically, with all health metrics and full GPS track. You can also send older activities anytime from the route menu. • More Activity Types — record activities like e-bike and eMTB, gravel, kayaking, hunting, and skateboarding, plus many more, each with its own color-coded icon and the right mapping when you sync to Strava or Health. • Search by Coordinates — paste coordinates to jump straight to a spot: decimal degrees, DMS, Plus Codes, UTM/MGRS, even British and Swiss grids. It works offline, and the format is detected for you. ## Related topics [workoutdoors](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/workoutdoors) · [ford poi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ford-poi) --- *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 2026-08-26.*