Best GPS Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gps list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top GPS Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
2Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoAug 2026
3Apple MapsApple MapsFree2.4★ (52K)NoNoAug 2026
4GPS TracksGPS TracksFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesAug 2026
5Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360: Family Safety & GPSFree4.8★ (3M)YesYesAug 2026
6Sygic GPS Navigation & MapsSygic GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.6★ (57K)YesYesAug 2026
7Coordinates – GPS ConverterCoordinates – GPS ConverterFree4.6★ (6.5K)YesYesAug 2026
8MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.2★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for GPS

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google

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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps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  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information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
Apple Maps#3

Apple Maps by Apple Inc.

Navigate and explore the world
Worth Considering
🗺️ 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

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 🗺️ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
  • 🔍 Helpful search and location features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated map data
  • 📍 Incorrect location pinpointing
  • 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions

More GPS apps to explore

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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
🗺️ Navigation
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Find Your Phone, Kids, & Pets
Free

This app provides comprehensive family safety features, including location tracking for loved ones and personal belongings. It offers SOS alerts, emergency dispatch, identity theft protection, and roadside assistance. Advanced features like crash detection and place alerts are also available.

Location sharing for family and friendsSOS alerts with precise location24/7 emergency dispatch
🌐 Social Networking
(3M)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Coordinates – GPS Converter
Coordinates – GPS Converter
Coordinates – GPS Converter
Lat/Lon to UTM, MGRS, and more
Free

This app is a versatile tool for converting and managing geographic coordinates. It supports numerous global formats and datums, allowing users to view, input, and save locations with rich details. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

Coordinate conversion (UTM, MGRS, Georef, etc.)Batch conversion of multiple coordinatesAdd notes, photos, and media to saved locations
🗺️ Navigation
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
10
My GPS Coordinates °
My GPS Coordinates °
My GPS Coordinates °
Find your current location.
Free

Easily find your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and satellite count. Save locations with photos, customize data overlays, and share your whereabouts instantly. Includes a compass, map view of saved spots, and an SOS feature for emergencies.

High accuracy GPS coordinatesMultiple coordinate formatsGeotagged photo memories
🗺️ Navigation
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
11
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
Family Tracking & Phone Finder
Free

This app provides real-time GPS tracking to keep families connected and safe. It offers features like location sharing, place alerts, and emergency notifications. Premium features include driving reports and extended location history.

Real-Time GPS Location TrackingFind My Phone/DevicePlace and Zone Alerts
🌐 Social Networking
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
12
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Navigation & Map Direction
Free

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

Voice NavigationLive MapsTraffic Alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(167)
free with in-app purchases
13
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Distance, acres, boundaries
Free

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

GPS walking/driving measurementManual point editingAdd notes, photos, and custom objects
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
14
GPS Tracker: Offline Maps, GPX
GPS Tracker: Offline Maps, GPX
GPS Tracker: Offline Maps, GPX
Track recorder and Navigation
Free

Record, create, and import GPX tracks and waypoints with offline maps and a compass. Features background recording, GPS noise filtering, and a step counter. Ideal for everyday trips and expeditions.

Background track recordingOffline map downloadsGPX track import/export
🗺️ Navigation
(601)
free with in-app purchases
15
GPS Speedometer: Track Speed
GPS Speedometer: Track Speed
GPS Speedometer: Track Speed
Car Camera, HUD & Speed Alert
Free

Monitor your speed and track journeys across various activities like driving, cycling, or boating. Features include customizable speed alerts, dash cam recording, parking assistance, and driving performance analysis. Integrates with smartwatches for convenient control and monitoring.

Speed monitoring (MPH, KM/H, KTS)Customizable speed limit alarmsJourney tracking and history
🗺️ Navigation
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
GPS Map Camera: Geo Photos
GPS Map Camera: Geo Photos
GPS Map Camera: Geo Photos
Geotag Location with Timestamp
Free

Geotag your photos with location, date, and weather information. Add custom stamps including maps, coordinates, and notes to your images. Share your travel memories with friends and family.

Add GPS location stampsInclude date and timeStamp map details (Normal, Satellite, Terrain, Hybrid)
📷 Photo & Video
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Locate & Track by number
Free

This app allows real-time location tracking of family and friends on a private map. Create groups, set up geofence zones for arrival/departure alerts, and utilize an emergency SOS function for added security. It also includes a 'find my device' feature.

Real-time family and friend trackingShared private mapSmart Circles for group location sharing
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radarbot: Speed Camera GPS App
Radar traps, traffic & maps.
Free

This app provides real-time speed camera alerts, traffic updates, and speed limit notifications for various vehicle types. It helps drivers avoid fines and hazards with community-sourced information and offline navigation capabilities.

Real-time speed camera alertsOffline GPS navigationSpeed limit notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(96K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Quick Compass for Directions
Free

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

Digital compassCardinal direction displayGPS altitude
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
ad-supported
20
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

FAQ about GPS

What are the best gps apps for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our gps apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.3M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gps apps 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 August 2026.
We track 250+ gps apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.

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