Best Free Urbex Map Apps

122+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best free urbex map apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 122+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Free Urbex Map

Urbex: Abandoned World#1

Urbex: Abandoned World by AGRO-INVESTICIJAS SIA

The Best Urbex Locations
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6(41 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and share abandoned locations worldwide with an interactive map and community platform. Explore forgotten places, save favorites, and plan routes. Access detailed information and historical facts about unique sites.

Social Urbex#2

Social Urbex by Kevin Stolk

The urbex app for on the road
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app helps urban exploration enthusiasts discover, manage, and share abandoned locations. It features an interactive map, detailed location info, social feeds, and profile customization. Users must add their own locations.

Haze Explr#3

Haze Explr by Eclectic Services LLC

Find urbex & hidden locations
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.7😊(692 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover hidden urban exploration spots and share your findings with a community of like-minded adventurers. Contribute your own discoveries to unlock access to exclusive locations, ensuring a trusted network of explorers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🤩 Great for urban exploration
  • 💯 Highly recommended

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and sign-outs
  • 🤔 Unclear on 'drops' feature
  • 🌍 Locations not always nearby

More Free Urbex Map apps to explore

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Abandoned World - Urbex
Abandoned World - Urbex
Abandoned World - Urbex
Explorez les lieux cachés
Free

Discover and explore abandoned locations worldwide with a global community of urban explorers. Find hidden gems, share your own discoveries, and connect with others interested in forgotten places and their history.

Discover abandoned locations globallyShare photos and spotsNavigation support for locations
📷 Photo & Video
(204)
free with in-app purchases
5
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Discover new urbex spots
Free

Discover historic French and English monuments, including castles and cathedrals, along with lesser-known interesting locations. Save private spots for personal use or create shared maps with friends. Optimize your trips with automatic route calculation to minimize travel time between destinations.

Discover historic monumentsList and save private spotsCreate shared maps with friends
📷 Photo & Video
(12)
free
6
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
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
GPS, Trails, Hiking, Offroad
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
(125K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Urbex - Abandoned World
Urbex - Abandoned World
Urbex - Abandoned World
The Best Urbex Locations
Free

Discover and explore abandoned locations worldwide with detailed information, route planning, and user-generated content. Watch immersive Shorts of forgotten places. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.

Detailed location information cardsRoute planning via map servicesUser-generated content and updates
✈️ Travel
(77)
freemium
9
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
Top-rated mobile trip planner
Free

Navigate and plan trips offline with detailed world maps based on OpenStreetMap. Customize routes for various vehicles, record GPX tracks, and discover points of interest without an internet connection.

Offline world mapsGPS navigationRoute planning
✈️ Travel
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Maps for Minecraft : Pocket Edition
Maps for Minecraft : Pocket Edition
Maps for Minecraft : Pocket Edition
Build your Map for PE
Free

Explore a vast collection of over 800 custom maps for your Minecraft Pocket Edition game. Easily install new worlds with images and descriptions for each map. This app offers unlimited map additions and hourly updates with the most famous maps.

Over 800 maps databaseEasy installationImages for every map
🎬 Entertainment
(483)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
Urbexing & Lost Places
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
by Konstantin Klyatskin
Free

Navigate anywhere with this functional and economical map application. It offers worldwide coverage, offline map support, and multiple map providers for a seamless experience. Explore new places with integrated services and enjoy real-time traffic updates.

Worldwide map coverageOffline maps modeMultiple map providers
🗺️ Navigation
(384)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
Game Maps IRL
Game Maps IRL
Game Maps IRL
Minimap for real life missions
Free

Transform everyday navigation into an adventure by viewing your location through the styles of iconic game maps. Get directions with a fresh, engaging perspective. Some features require in-app purchases.

Stylized maps inspired by game designsTurn-by-turn navigationApple CarPlay support
🗺️ Navigation
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Sketch & 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
(72)
free with in-app purchases
19
GoGoEarth - Custom map source
GoGoEarth - Custom map source
GoGoEarth - Custom map source
See the world & See more world
Free

Explore the world with a realistic, high-definition globe. Access detailed satellite imagery, street views, and 3D building models. Features include search, navigation, and custom settings for an immersive exploration experience.

High-definition satellite imageryWorld street view3D building models
🗺️ Navigation
(172)
free with in-app purchases
20
MapGenie: Paldea Map
MapGenie: Paldea Map
MapGenie: Paldea Map
Unofficial Paldea map tracker
Free

This fan-made map app helps players find over 3000 locations, including TMs, legendary spawns, and side missions. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a complete exploration experience.

Over 3000 locations50+ categoriesQuick search functionality
🔍 Reference
(44)
free with in-app purchases