Best GPS Navigation Hiking Apps

Alpine Quest: Tactical GPS Pro

MilGPS MGRS UTM Land Nav Maps

Free

This app provides advanced offline navigation and mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. Plan routes, record tracks, analyze terrain, and share maps with others, all with high precision and no signal required.

CompassPro: Offline GPS & Maps

3D Routes & Waypoint Planner

Free

This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.

Earthmate

Text and Navigate with inReach

Free

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

Mapy.com: Maps Offline & GPS

Hike & Bike Route Planner

Free

Navigate the outdoors with this offline GPS and route planner. Discover trails, track your activities, and share your location with friends and family, even without a signal. Features include peak recognition and detailed route planning for various outdoor pursuits.

Offline GPS Navigation

Maps & Driving Directions

Free

This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

GPS

by Void Stop Pty Ltd

$0.99

This app provides detailed location data including speed, altitude, and coordinates. It offers various map views and tracks your journey statistics. Customize settings for units, display, and background operation.

TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps

Offline Hiking Maps & Planning

Free

This app provides offline 3D maps and curated long-distance hiking routes. It offers tools for planning stages, tracking progress, and sharing locations with a trail family. Stay updated with weather forecasts and trail conditions, even without reception.

Geo Tracker - GPS Tracker

Record, analyze and share

Free

Record, analyze, and share your outdoor adventures and travels with this GPS tracker. It offers efficient battery usage, multiple map options including offline access, and robust data security. Easily navigate, track statistics, and share your journeys with friends.

Pure GPS

Simple GPS that just works

Free

This app provides straightforward GPS navigation using latitude and longitude coordinates. It offers a clean interface for storing and directing users to waypoints, with features like maps, speed, and heading display. Locations can be added manually, by current position, or via map press, and waypoints can be shared via email.

Altitude & Elevation

GPS Altimeter & Barometer

Free

Track your real-time altitude, latitude, and longitude with this GPS altimeter. It offers offline recording, battery optimization, and detailed trip insights with PDF export options. Personalize your display with scenic backgrounds.

OutDoors GPS – Offline OS Maps

Plan Hiking & Biking Routes

Free

Navigate the outdoors with confidence using this app's offline maps and route planning tools. Discover and create hiking, biking, and running routes, track your journey, and save favorite locations. Explore with various map layers and a built-in compass, even without a phone signal.

Topo Map & Hiking Tracker

Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS

$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Visorando Walking Routes

Outdoor GPS working offline

Free

Discover curated outdoor routes for hiking and cycling, and use your smartphone as an offline GPS. Track your progress, record your own paths, and access detailed route information even without an internet connection.

Wikiloc - Trails of the World

Hiking, bike, trekking

Free

Discover and record millions of outdoor trails worldwide for various activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking. Enjoy offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Premium features include route planning, 3D maps, and live tracking.

Handy GPS lite

by Anthony Dunk

Free

Navigate the outdoors with this GPS tool for sports like hiking and biking. Record waypoints, track your routes, and return home easily. Supports various coordinate systems and data export/import.

GPS & Maps: Location Tracker

Find Coordinates, Compass, POI

Free

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.