Best Burning Man Apps

130+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

iBurn 2026 is the household name in burning man, but it's far from the only option. We track 130+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Burning Man Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iBurn 2026iBurn 2026Free4.9★ (2.1K)NoNoOct 2026
2Dust - a guide for burnersDust - a guide for burnersFree4.9★ (542)NoNoNov 2026
3Black Rock CompassBlack Rock CompassFree4.8★ (150)NoNoOct 2026
4Burning Man HiveBurning Man HiveFree5.0★ (2)NoNoNov 2026
5Time To Burn 2026Time To Burn 2026Free4.5★ (69)NoYesOct 2026
6BurnerSetsBurnerSetsFree—NoNoOct 2026
7ELS Burning ManELS Burning ManFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
8Nuclear DandelionsNuclear DandelionsFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Burning Man

iBurn 2026#1

iBurn 2026 by Chris Ballinger

Map & Guide for Burning Man
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(2.1K ratings)
Free
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Navigate the Burning Man festival with an offline map, compass, and event guide. Discover nearby activities, search for specific locations, and get real-time location information. Plan your exploration with walking and biking estimates.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great navigation tool
  • 🗺️ Helpful map and location features
  • 📆 Useful event listings and schedule
  • 🔍 Valuable search and discovery capabilities
  • 🙌 Indispensable for first-time and returning Burners

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔋 Reliance on phone battery life
  • 🔒 Lack of offline functionality for some features
Dust - a guide for burners#2

Dust - a guide for burners by WebNative LLC

Burning Man - Guide & Map
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(542 ratings)
Free
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This offline guide helps you navigate the Burning Man event and regional burns. Discover events, art installations, and theme camps, with map locations and personalized notifications. Plan your experience and stay organized with this essential companion.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Accurate location tracking and navigation
  • 👍 Clean, intuitive, and beautiful user interface
  • ⭐ Excellent event discovery and filtering features
  • ❤️ Favorites/bookmarking system for events
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data harvesting
  • 📱 Works offline with pre-downloaded data
  • 🎯 Real-time event notifications and reminders
  • 🌍 Support for regional burn events worldwide
  • 🚀 Efficient and responsive performance
  • 💬 Responsive developer team

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🐛 App restarts unexpectedly
  • 🐛 UI elements not fully visible on screen
  • ⚠️ Data loss (favorites getting wiped)
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent reliability concerns
Black Rock Compass#3

Black Rock Compass by Benjamin Ritter

BRC Guide & Navigator
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8(150 ratings)
Free
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Navigate and discover everything happening at Burning Man. Find friends, events, and essential locations like porta-potties with real-time guidance. Plan your schedule and stay connected with your crew, even with limited cell service.

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FAQ about Burning Man

What are the best burning man apps for iPhone?
iBurn 2026 tops our burning man apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top burning man apps we rank are free to download, including iBurn 2026 and Dust - a guide for burners.
iBurn 2026 has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 130+ burning man apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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