Best Maps App

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our maps app list covers 0+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Maps App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
2Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoAug 2026
3Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026
4Sygic GPS Navigation & MapsSygic GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.6★ (57K)YesYesAug 2026
5MAPAS: Live Street View & GPSMAPAS: Live Street View & GPSFree4.3★ (4.6K)YesYesAug 2026
6MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.2★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
7Yandex Navi – navigation, mapsYandex Navi – navigation, mapsFree4.7★ (26K)YesYesAug 2026
8Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Maps App

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google LLC

Places, navigation & traffic
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.3M 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

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#2

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by Waze Inc.

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Strong Contender
🗺️ 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

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues
Google Earth#3

Google Earth by Google LLC

Examine the planet
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.0😊(47K ratings)
Free
#17in 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

More Maps App apps to explore

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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
🗺️ Navigation
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
(4.6K)
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
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Apple Maps
Apple Maps
Apple Maps
Navigate and explore the world
Free

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.

Turn-by-turn navigationOffline mapsReal-time traffic
🗺️ Navigation
(52K)
free
10
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
GStreet - Street Map Viewer
Live Street Viewer + GPS Maps
Free

Explore street-level imagery worldwide with live traffic data and GPS navigation. View panoramas by tapping on a map or searching for an address. Share and bookmark locations for easy access.

Live street-level imageryGPS navigationSearch addresses for street view
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(78K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Planner, Map, & Travel Guides
Free

Plan your next road trip with an AI-powered wizard and discover millions of unique places. Find campgrounds, RV parks, and attractions with detailed reviews and map overlays. Customize your itinerary with up to 150 stops and navigate with offline maps and CarPlay support.

AI-powered trip wizardCampground reviews and insightsComprehensive map overlays
✈️ Travel
(61K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Map Plus
Map Plus
Map Plus
A Powerful Map and GIS tool
Free

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

View and edit custom mapsManage geographic dataSupport for GIS vector and common file formats
🗺️ Navigation
(633)
free with in-app purchases
14
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)
🗺️ Navigation
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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)
🗺️ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
16
The Best Compass
The Best Compass
The Best Compass
GPS Compass, Maps & Navigation
Free

This navigation app offers an accurate GPS compass, real-time maps, and weather updates. It helps users stay oriented during outdoor adventures, travel, or city exploration with intuitive live-view navigation tools.

Accurate GPS compassReal-time mapsWeather updates
🗺️ Navigation
(76)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
TomTom - Maps & Traffic
TomTom - Maps & Traffic
TomTom - Maps & Traffic
Formerly AmiGO - Now TomTom
Free

Navigate your journeys with confidence using this GPS navigation app. It offers detailed maps, real-time traffic alerts, and precision routing to help you reach your destination faster and safer. Enjoy an ad-free, private driving experience with features like speed camera warnings and lane guidance.

Detailed turn-by-turn GPS navigationReal-time traffic information and alertsSpeed camera warnings
🗺️ Navigation
(2.5K)
free
19
MapChart App
MapChart App
MapChart App
Create Custom Maps
Free

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Ondago
Ondago
Ondago
Offline maps
Free

Explore destinations with official offline maps. Accurately geolocate yourself using GPS, even without an internet connection. Access interactive points of interest, photos, and audio guides for a richer adventure.

Offline GPS geolocationOfficial tourist mapsInteractive points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(28)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Maps App

What is the best maps app for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our maps app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.3M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top maps app we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and Waze Navigation & Live Traffic.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.
Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.