WhatMountain vs MyHikes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WhatMountain
Identify and label mountains in your real-time view using your iPhone's camera. Explore virtual vistas from any location by entering coordinates or loading photos. Download data for offline use across North America.
- Live-View augmented reality mountain identification
- Label mountains in real-time
- Explore virtual vistas from any location
- Enter place names or coordinates
- Load photos to view their GPS location
- Download data for offline use
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Have you ever wondered what is the name of that mountain over there? Now stand at your vista and hold your iPhone up and have all those mountains labeled for you! As you turn, the scene on your iPhone turns with you. Mountains to the north - hills to the west - all are now labeled for you. With the "Live-View" option, WhatMountain will draw mountain profiles and names over a real-time images. You can also enter the name or latitude/longitude of a place and see the view from that mountain top. Or load up a photograph, and use the GPS information in the jpeg file. It does take data, but you can download it from the US Geological Survey before you head to the mountain. It displays vistas from anyplace in Canada, Mexico and the United States - including all 50 states, Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands.
MyHikes
Discover and track hiking trails with advanced 3D mapping and offline navigation. Explore over 3,100 curated trails, record your adventures with precision GPS, and contribute to a community of hikers. Download map regions for reliable navigation in the wilderness.
- Discover 3,100+ curated trails
- Offline map downloads
- Precision GPS tracking
- 3D topography maps
- Trip reports and reviews
- GPX file import
- Weekly streaks for motivation
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Join a community built by hikers, for hikers! Whether you’re uncovering a hidden waterfall in the Northeast, trekking through the lush jungles of Kauai, or hiking below towering peaks in the Alps, MyHikes is your essential companion for the trail. From advanced 3D mapping to offline navigation, we provide the tools you need to explore with confidence and leave a digital footprint of your adventures. EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE - Discover 3,100+ curated trails covering over 8,500 miles. - Use high-resolution trail maps, elevation charts, and real-world photos to prep for your next hike. - Trip Reports: Read recent reviews from fellow hikers to check current trail conditions, or log your own stats to track your progress. TRACK YOUR ADVENTURE - Precision Tracking: Use background GPS to record your route, distance, and elevation in real-time. - Clean Data: Built-in editing tools allow you to remove unwanted segments from your track for a perfect map. - Sync to the Cloud: Upload your tracks to your MyHikes.org account to build a lifelong hiking journal or contribute to the public database. GO OFF-GRID (OFFLINE MAPS) - Offline Regions: Download map regions to your device for reliable navigation deep in the wilderness. - GPX Support: Import external GPX files directly into MyHikes to follow any route, anywhere. - 3D Topography: Visualize the terrain like never before with immersive 3D maps that bring elevation profiles to life. BECOME A MYHIKES SUPPORTER Support a solo-developer project and unlock the full power of the platform: - Unlimited Everything: Enjoy unlimited GPS track saves, GPX imports, and offline map downloads. - Download: One-click syncing! Send up to 50 routes or entire "Offline Parks" (including POIs like waterfalls and campsites) directly from MyHikes.org to your phone. - Pro Navigation: Access advanced tools to help you stay on the path and find the best views. PRIVACY FIRST Your location is your business. MyHikes never tracks your data on our servers while you're on the trail. Your GPS information is only sent to us if and when you choose to upload a track to your account. STREAKS & MOTIVATION Keep the momentum going! Earn weekly streaks by hitting the trail and staying active in the great outdoors. SUPPORT & TERMS MyHikes is a labor of love owned and operated by a single developer. By using MyHikes, you agree to hike at your own risk. Please practice Leave No Trace principles and respect local regulations. Learn more about Supporter features: https://myhikes.org/supporter-account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyHikes at 86% against WhatMountain's 33%. MyHikes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WhatMountain's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WhatMountain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyHikes asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyHikes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyHikes has 66 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WhatMountain's written reviews are positive against 86% of MyHikes's.
WhatMountain ships an update every 2 months, MyHikes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WhatMountain | MyHikes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Timothy Smith | MyHikes LLC |
Customer experience
WhatMountain
MyHikes
In-app purchases
WhatMountain
- Upgrade2.0LivePhoto$0.99
MyHikes
No in-app purchases









