Best Aerial Maps Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 211+ aerial maps apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Aerial Maps Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026
2Satellite Map - Earth ViewSatellite Map - Earth ViewFree was $39.994.3★ (160)NoYesAug 2026
3Earth MapsEarth MapsFree4.8★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Live Satellite View & GPS MapsLive Satellite View & GPS MapsFree4.4★ (2.4K)YesNoAug 2026
5Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
6Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026
7Vantage AerialVantage AerialFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8ForeFlight Mobile EFBForeFlight Mobile EFBFree4.4★ (3.2K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Aerial Maps

Google Earth#1

Google Earth by Google

Examine the planet
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.0😊(47K ratings)
Free
#15in Travel
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Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🌎 Ability to explore the world
  • 👍 Useful for geography and education
  • 🌍 Detailed satellite and street view imagery
  • 🎨 3D mode for immersive experience

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Outdated imagery and maps
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific locations
  • 🚧 Blurred or missing details in some areas
Satellite Map - Earth View#2

Satellite Map - Earth View by Ankagis

Street View and Earth Maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.3(160 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

Earth Maps#3

Earth Maps by FOXPOI PTE. LTD.

Historical Imagery&Street View
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Helpful for finding locations
  • 👍 Useful for travel
  • 👍 Excellent graphics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Paywall for historical imagery

More Aerial Maps apps to explore

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Live Satellite View & GPS Maps
Live Satellite View & GPS Maps
Live Satellite View & GPS Maps
High Definition Earth Imagery
Free

Explore Earth from space with high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time GPS tracking. View any location worldwide, plan trips, and discover geographical data with interactive maps and customizable layers. Ideal for travel, education, and outdoor adventures.

Real-time satellite imageryInteractive maps and navigationLive GPS tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(2.4K)
ad-supported
5
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.3K)
freemium
7
Vantage Aerial
Vantage Aerial
Vantage Aerial
Maps and Models of your Site
Free

Access on-demand aerial imagery, custom maps, point clouds, and surface data for your projects. Visualize your site with high-resolution orthomosaics and integrate 3D models for precise planning. Real-time cost estimates and data overlays help manage projects efficiently.

On-demand aerial imageryCustom site mapsPoint cloud integration
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
8
ForeFlight Mobile EFB
ForeFlight Mobile EFB
ForeFlight Mobile EFB
Intelligent Apps for Pilots
Free

This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

Touch Planning on MapInteractive Weather LayersGeo-referenced Plates & Charts
☀️ Weather
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Free

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

Offline GPS navigationReal-time GPS position and directionRecord GPS tracks
🗺️ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
10
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
Route Planning & Navigation
Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning
🗺️ Navigation
(7.2K)
free
11
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
GPS Route Planner & Tracker
Free

Navigate the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn GPS directions. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures, and discover millions of points of interest with rich 3D terrain views. Sync your data across devices for seamless exploration.

Offline maps and navigationTurn-by-turn voice directionsMulti-stop route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS
BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS
BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS
Offline 3D, Parcel Info, LIDAR
Free

This app provides detailed land ownership maps, offline GPS tracking, and a mobile hunt planner. It offers over 800 map layers, including government lands, private parcel data, and hunting-specific information. Plan your hunts with draw odds, season dates, and weather forecasts.

Offline GPS and tracking800+ map layersPrivate parcel boundaries & owner names
🗺️ Navigation
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide
Star Constellation Finder App
Free

Explore the night sky with this astronomy app. Identify celestial objects, discover upcoming astronomical events, and track their positions. Customize your view, set reminders, and access detailed information for a personalized stargazing experience.

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions
🔍 Reference
(74K)
free with in-app purchases
14
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
Earth Google Maps, Satellite
Free

Explore the world virtually with live street views, 3D earth imagery, and integrated maps. Discover new places, navigate with precision, and take immersive virtual tours from anywhere.

Live Street ViewGoogle Maps Integration3D Earth Imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Topographic Maps & Trails
Topographic Maps & Trails
Topographic Maps & Trails
USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails
$4.99

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

Offline USGS topographic mapsSatellite and topo map layersHiking activity tracker
🗺️ Navigation
(2.8K)
free
16
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Plan and follow gpx routes
Free

Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.

Detailed topographic mapsOffline map accessRoute recording and planning
🗺️ Navigation
(461)
free with in-app purchases
17
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Hike & Bike Route Planner
Free

Plan and navigate hiking, biking, and skiing routes worldwide with detailed offline maps. Discover points of interest, access weather forecasts, and utilize voice navigation for various activities. Track your adventures and share your location with others.

Offline world mapsHiking and biking trail planningVoice navigation
✈️ Travel
(1.3K)
freemium
18
Old Satellite Map JAPAN
Old Satellite Map JAPAN
Old Satellite Map JAPAN
Aerial photograph map in JAPAN
Free

Explore historical aerial views of Japan by comparing current satellite imagery with maps from the 1970s. This app allows you to visualize how landscapes have changed over time.

Compare present satellite map with 1970s satellite mapView historical aerial photographsVisualize landscape changes over time
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely
Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely
Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely
Drone Pilots Best Friend
Free

This app provides drone pilots with essential flight data, including weather radar, wind maps, and no-fly zone information. It helps users plan safe flights, discover new flying locations, and stay updated on drone news. An optional subscription offers advanced features.

Weather radar and wind mapsNo-fly zone dataBest flying window forecasts
🔧 Utilities
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Floating Maps
Floating Maps
Floating Maps
Beautiful maps brought to life
Free

Experience historical aerial photography overlaid on beautiful map art using augmented reality. Scan a QR code on a wall print to see a 3D rendering of your town, showcasing landscape changes from 1938 to 2019.

Augmented Reality (AR) visualizationHistorical aerial photography3D town renderings
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free

FAQ about Aerial Maps

What are the best aerial maps apps for iPhone?
Google Earth tops our aerial maps apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 47K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top aerial maps apps we rank are free to download, including Google Earth and Satellite Map - Earth View.
Google Earth has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 211+ aerial maps apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Earth is an application that allows you to explore the planet from above. It provides high-resolution satellite imagery, detailed 3D terrain and buildings in many cities, and immersive Street View perspectives.
Key features include viewing high-resolution satellite imagery, exploring 3D terrain and buildings, using Street View for 360° perspectives, and the ability to create and collaborate on data-driven maps.