Best Caltopo Map Apps

128+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best caltopo map apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 128+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Caltopo Map Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CalTopo: Backcountry MappingCalTopo: Backcountry MappingFree4.8★ (7K)NoNoJul 2026
2AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesJul 2026
3Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesJul 2026
4Topo GPS - Topographic mapsTopo GPS - Topographic mapsFree4.5★ (435)NoYesJul 2026
5Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesJul 2026
6Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.2K)YesYesJul 2026
7Yandex Maps & NavigatorYandex Maps & NavigatorFree4.6★ (35K)YesYesJul 2026
8MapsterMapsterFree4.9★ (15)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Caltopo Map

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping#1

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping by CalTopo LLC

Route Planning & Navigation
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(7K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful mapping features
  • 💡 Extensive data layers
  • 👍 Detailed trail and terrain information
  • 👍 Useful for SAR operations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable mobile app
  • 🐛 Maps not always loading properly
  • 🐛 Slow map rendering
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#3

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS, Trails, Hiking, Offroad
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(127K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#12in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
  • 📥 Offline maps
  • 💾 Ability to download maps

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps

More Caltopo Map apps to explore

4
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
(435)
free with in-app purchases
5
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(32K)
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
(9.2K)
freemium
7
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
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Mapster
Mapster
Mapster
by Syzygy Research & Technology Ltd.
Free

Explore the Earth with detailed offline maps featuring topographical hillshading and contour lines. Discover hiking trails, ski runs, and geographical features, even without an internet connection. Access up-to-date information from OpenStreetMap for navigation and exploration.

Detailed topographical mapsOffline map accessHillshading and contour lines
🗺️ Navigation
(15)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
(631)
free with in-app purchases
10
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Draw & annotate on world map
Free

This app allows users to sketch, annotate, and plan routes directly on a world map. It supports importing and exporting geographic data files and offers tools for drawing and pathfinding. Users can also share their map creations online.

Draw and annotate on world mapsPathfinding toolsImport GeoJSON and GPX files
📊 Productivity
(77)
free with in-app purchases
11
Awesomap
Awesomap
Awesomap
Sharper maps, more detail
Free

This app enhances your existing iOS maps by displaying four times more detail, including street names and points of interest, with sharper satellite imagery. It allows you to adjust the zoom scale for comfortable viewing and is optimized for Retina displays.

Displays four times more map detailSharper satellite imageryMore street names and points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(361)
paid
12
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
by RouteBuddy Ltd.
Free

This GPS navigation app offers detailed offline topographic maps for various regions worldwide, including the US, UK, France, and Ireland. It caters to outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with features like national park and trail maps, with options for premium map purchases.

Offline topographic mapsUSGS National Park mapsThru-hiker trail maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
TrueSize: Compare Countries
TrueSize: Compare Countries
TrueSize: Compare Countries
Explore over 140k regions!
Free

Explore the true scale of countries, continents, and regions with accurate size comparisons based on spherical geometry. Visualize historical and modern maps, access detailed information, and even test your knowledge with a geography mini-game. Customize your experience by importing and editing map data.

Accurate size comparisons using spherical geometry140,000+ countries, regions, and territoriesDetailed tooltips and insights
📚 Education
(2)
free
14
Scenic Map Western USA
Scenic Map Western USA
Scenic Map Western USA
Offline 3D topo maps
$4.99

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of the Western USA and Hawaii offline. Access global online maps with automatic caching for use without cell service. Enjoy smooth zooming, customizable map layers, and GPS tracking to record and replay your routes.

Offline 3D topographic mapsGlobal online map accessAutomatic map caching
🗺️ Navigation
(12)
free
15
Railmap for Open Railway Map
Railmap for Open Railway Map
Railmap for Open Railway Map
Explore global train tracks
$2.99

Discover the world through the lens of train tracks. Explore global rail networks, understand speed limits on different lines, and view detailed information about railway signals. The app caches visited locations for faster loading.

Explore global train tracksView speed limits on tracksDetailed signal information
🔍 Reference
(597)
ad-supported
16
UniversityGO - Campus Maps
UniversityGO - Campus Maps
UniversityGO - Campus Maps
University Maps & Navigation
Free

Navigate your university campus with detailed maps and manage your class schedule. Find buildings, get directions with estimated arrival times, and access building information. Offers beautiful 3D maps and customization options.

Campus maps for US universitiesClass schedulingDirections and ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free with in-app purchases
17
Iphigénie | Offline Maps
Iphigénie | Offline Maps
Iphigénie | Offline Maps
IGN maps, hiking, outdoor
Free

Explore the outdoors with detailed offline maps and navigation tools. Access a vast library of topographic, satellite, and historical maps, along with useful overlays for hiking, cycling, and ski touring. Plan, track, and share your routes with confidence, even in remote areas.

Offline map downloadsExtensive map and overlay libraryRoute creation and editing
🗺️ Navigation
(22)
free with in-app purchases
18
Bee Maps: Drive, Earn, Fun
Bee Maps: Drive, Earn, Fun
Bee Maps: Drive, Earn, Fun
Better Routes. Better Rewards.
Free

Transform your vehicle into a mapping device and contribute to a global map network. Earn rewards for capturing high-resolution map data and enjoy gamified driving experiences. Optimize fleet management with AI-powered routing and real-time monitoring.

Vehicle mapping with dashcam integrationEarn rewards for data contributionGlobal mapping community
🗺️ Navigation
(26)
free
19
HERE Map Creator
HERE Map Creator
HERE Map Creator
by HERE Europe B.V.
Free

Enhance your HERE navigation experience by updating map data directly from your mobile device. Easily add, edit, or remove locations, improve positioning, and share your contributions with a global community. Help make maps more accurate for everyone.

Update HERE map data on-the-goSearch, view, and edit map informationCollect, edit, or delete places
🔧 Utilities
(24)
free
20
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Free

Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

Snap to roads and trailsMeasure distance and elevationTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Caltopo Map

What are the best caltopo map apps for iPhone?
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping tops our caltopo map apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top caltopo map apps we rank are free to download, including CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping and AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run.
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 128+ caltopo map apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The CalTopo app is a comprehensive tool for planning and navigating backcountry adventures. It allows users to download detailed maps and layers for offline use, view real-time location via GPS, and access weather forecasts. It's designed for off-grid pursuits and is trusted by professionals in outdoor fields.
Key features include offline map downloads with satellite data, route planning and navigation, GPS tracking even when offline, and access to various map layers such as slope angle shading, public lands, and weather forecasts. It also supports collaborative map sharing and live tracking for group outings.