Where? hiking maps vs NaviKite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Where? hiking maps
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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.
NaviKite
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Where? hiking maps ships an update every 3 days, NaviKite weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Where? hiking maps | NaviKite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Aronsen | Per Kristian Lunderød |
In-app purchases
Where? hiking maps
No in-app purchases
NaviKite
No in-app purchases



