Comparison

Where? hiking maps vs NaviKite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Where? hiking maps

Features
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Where? is a free map and navigation app with offline topographic maps for all of Norway. Choose between topographic maps from Kartverket, OpenTopoMap, OpenStreetMap and orienteering maps from MapAnt. Add hiking trail overlays from Waymarked Trails, avalanche zones from NVE or county borders. Download maps for the areas you need and use the app with no network coverage. Log your trip with GPS in the background. Import and export GPX files. Measure distances with the ruler, search for places, and use the crosshair to read elevation, slope and coordinates from the map. Save markers on the map with a name, description and colour. Share your position in real time with friends and family via a web link. The app was built as a modern replacement for Kartverket's Hvor? app. Completely free, no ads, no account required.

About

NaviKite

Features
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NaviKite is a navigation app built for snowkiters and mountain users who need simple, reliable guidance in exposed terrain. The app focuses on situational awareness when conditions change fast: voice guidance, Return to Base, Whiteout mode, route checks, offline map support and clear direction cues designed for use while moving. Use NaviKite to: • navigate to saved destinations • follow planned routes and waypoints • get spoken distance and direction updates • return to base quickly • check routes on a map before starting • use offline charts where mobile coverage is limited • log trips and export GPX files NaviKite is designed for snowkiting, backcountry skiing and other mountain activities where hands-free navigation can improve safety and reduce the need to handle your phone in difficult conditions. Always use NaviKite together with proper mountain judgement, map knowledge and backup navigation equipment.

Screenshots

Where? hiking maps4 screens
NaviKite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Where? hiking maps at every 3 days against NaviKite's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Where? hiking maps ships an update every 3 days, NaviKite weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Where? hiking maps versus NaviKite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhere? hiking mapsNaviKite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenrik AronsenPer Kristian Lunderød

In-app purchases

None

Where? hiking maps

No in-app purchases

None

NaviKite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Where? hiking maps free?
Where? hiking maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviKite free?
NaviKite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Where? hiking maps or NaviKite have ads?
Neither Where? hiking maps nor NaviKite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Where? hiking maps or NaviKite?
Where? hiking maps ships an update every 3 days, and NaviKite weekly. Most recently, Where? hiking maps was updated on November 5, 2026 and NaviKite on November 5, 2026.

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