Best Apple Maps Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4β˜…, the apple maps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 226+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Apple Maps

Apple Maps#1

Apple Maps by Apple Inc.

Navigate and explore the world
Editor's Choice
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
2.4😐(52K ratings)
Free
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Navigate and explore the world with detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, and real-time traffic information. Discover places with photos, ratings, and curated guides, and access offline maps for uninterrupted exploration.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent navigation
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
  • πŸ” Helpful search and location features

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Inaccurate or outdated map data
  • πŸ“ Incorrect location pinpointing
  • 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions
Google Maps#2

Google Maps by Google LLC

Places, navigation & traffic
Strong Contender
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.7😐(7.2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Accurate navigation
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for travel and exploration
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for delivery drivers
  • πŸ‘ Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy and unreliable directions
  • πŸ”„ Constant rerouting without user consent
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#3

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by waze

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Worth Considering
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#2in Navigation
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Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • πŸš— Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • πŸ“ Precise navigation and route guidance
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Community-driven map updates

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • πŸ” Difficulty finding and reporting issues

More Apple Maps apps to explore

4
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
Examine the planet
Free

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.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360Β° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
5
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
GoToAppleMaps: Place Converter
Google Takeout to Apple Maps
Free

Easily transfer your saved locations from Google Maps to Apple Maps. This utility imports your exported data and creates a new Apple Maps Guide, simplifying your transition between mapping services.

Import saved places from Google MapsCreate Apple Maps GuidesSupports CSV, KML, KMZ, GPX, JSON
✈️ Travel
(8)
free with in-app purchases
6
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
Get directions & avoid traffic
Free

Navigate the United States and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Avoid traffic with real-time updates, find nearby points of interest, and plan routes to save time and money.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationReal-time traffic updatesPoints of interest search
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps
Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps
Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps
Offline Maps, GPS & Traffic
Free

Navigate anywhere with offline 3D maps and real-time traffic alerts. This app offers voice-guided directions, speed camera warnings, and advanced safety features like lane assistance and a Head-up Display. It also includes specialized modes for motorcyclists and features to help save money on parking and fuel.

Offline 3D mapsReal-time traffic alertsSpeed camera warnings
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
πŸ”§ Utilities
(4.7M)
free with in-app purchases
9
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
10
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
Navigation and hiking trails
Free

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

Offline mapsTurn-by-turn navigationDetailed points of interest
✈️ Travel
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Yandex Navi – navigation, maps
Yandex Navi – navigation, maps
Yandex Navi – navigation, maps
Choose the best spot to park
Free

Navigate cities with real-time traffic updates and avoid jams. Plan multi-stop routes, find parking and fuel, and get voice-guided directions. Offline maps ensure you never get lost.

Real-time traffic avoidanceMulti-stop route optimizationParking spot finder and payment
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
12
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
3D Offline Maps: GPS tracker
GPS Tracks, navigation, gpx
Free

Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.

Offline 2D and 3D mapsGPS track recordingRoute planning
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(583)
free with in-app purchases
13
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Traffie Navigation & Traffic
Driving Radar Detector Police
Free

This app provides intelligent navigation with real-time traffic, weather risk analysis, and smart driving tools. It offers privacy-first features, alerts for hazards, and a Head-Up Display for safer driving. It also includes a driving monitor to improve your safety score.

Real-time traffic and alertsWeather-based risk scoringHead-Up Display (HUD)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(1.4K)
freemium
14
what3words: Navigation & Maps
what3words: Navigation & Maps
what3words: Navigation & Maps
Navigate to any exact location
Free

This app assigns a unique three-word address to every 10-foot square on Earth. Easily find, share, and navigate to precise locations worldwide using simple word combinations. It's ideal for pinpointing exact meeting spots, deliveries, or even emergency services.

Navigate using three-word addressesShare precise locationsFind current address offline
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
15
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
Hiking trails & walks near you
Free

Plan, map, and navigate hiking trails with this powerful app. Discover over 130,000 routes, view high-quality topographic maps offline, and create detailed itineraries for multi-day adventures. Includes safety features like live location sharing.

130,000+ hiking trailsHigh-quality topographic mapsOffline map downloads
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(933)
free with in-app purchases
16
Topo Maps+
Topo Maps+
Topo 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
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
17
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracks
GPS Tracker and Offline Maps
Free

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
18
AMap Global
AMap Global
AMap Global
Navigation,Traffic,Bus & Train
Free

Navigate over 200 countries and territories with detailed maps and real-time traffic information. This app offers lane-level views, traffic light countdowns, and transit updates to guide your journeys.

3D lane-level viewsTraffic light countdownReal-time traffic updates
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Find & Reach, Seamlessly
Free

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap)Location search (restaurants, gas stations)Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
20
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Maps β€’ Hiking Stats β€’ GPS
$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Track distance, vertical, time, and calories burnedView color-coded tracks based on elevationUSGS Topo and Satellite map layers
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(1.3K)
free

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