Best GPS Tracker Hiking Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gps tracker hiking list covers 228+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for GPS Tracker Hiking

Step Tracker Pedometer Steps#1

Step Tracker Pedometer Steps by Pretty View LLC

Activity & Walking App
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(4.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💪 Helps stay motivated
  • 🤝 Tracks progress well
  • 🤩 Great app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
  • 💰 Paid features required
komoot - hike, bike & run#2

komoot - hike, bike & run by komoot GmbH

Your all-in-one route planner
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(8.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and running. Discover community-recommended spots and track your journeys with GPS. Access offline maps for reliable navigation, even without internet.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for planning and navigation
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🗺️ Detailed maps and route information
  • 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and turn-by-turn directions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption during navigation
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data in some areas
Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS#3

Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS by Abvio Inc.

Walk, Hike, Run & Ride Tracker
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities. It offers detailed statistics, maps, and training plans, with optional advanced features available through an upgrade. Enjoy private and secure data storage, with options to share your progress.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 💡 Detailed statistics and history
  • 👍 Customizable features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full features

More GPS Tracker Hiking apps to explore

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GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker
GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker
GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker
The original GPS app
$9.99

This app provides a top-of-the-line GPS system for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. It offers offline mapping, powerful waypoint management with photos and notes, and intelligent data collection for activities like hiking, hunting, and cycling anywhere in the world.

Offline mapping with no data connection requiredWaypoint management with photos and notesSupports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export
🗺️ Navigation
(347)
paid
5
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
6
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
7
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Free

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.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
8
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
GPS Step Counter, Weight Loss
Free

This app helps you track your walks, steps, pace, calories, and distance. It offers GPS mapping, progress insights, and community challenges to keep you motivated. It also provides personalized coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your walking technique.

GPS tracking and route mappingStep, pace, calorie, and distance trackingProgress insights and goal setting
🌟 Lifestyle
(474K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
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.

Track distance, vertical, time, and calories burnedView color-coded tracks based on elevationUSGS Topo and Satellite map layers
🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
free
10
Geo Tracker - GPS Tracker
Geo Tracker - GPS Tracker
Geo Tracker - GPS Tracker
Record, analyze and share
Free

Record and analyze GPS tracks of your outdoor activities and travels. Offers efficient battery usage, multiple map options including offline access, and advanced statistics. Share your journeys and navigate with ease.

Efficient battery usageMultiple map options (OSM, Google, Satellite)Offline tracking capabilities
✈️ Travel
(47)
free with in-app purchases
11
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(744K)
free with in-app purchases
12
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Free

Discover and navigate over 40,000 miles of trails across the US for biking, running, and walking. Find detailed maps, GPS directions, user reviews, and amenities to plan your next outdoor adventure.

Discover 40,000+ miles of trailsDetailed trail mapsGPS navigation and tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(7.4K)
freemium
13
ActivityTracker Pedometer
ActivityTracker Pedometer
ActivityTracker Pedometer
Step Counter & Step Tracker
Free

Effortlessly track your daily steps, active calories, distance, and more using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set personal goals, view hourly and daily progress, and stay motivated to increase your activity for a healthier lifestyle. Offers workout tracking with GPS and detailed activity maps.

Track steps, calories, distance, active time, floors climbedHourly activity breakdownDaily, weekly, and yearly trend graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(99K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Sports Tracker: Run Bike Hike
Sports Tracker: Run Bike Hike
Sports Tracker: Run Bike Hike
Plan, track & analyze workout
Free

Track over 90 sports with GPS, analyze performance, and discover new routes. Plan, save, and share your workouts, with voice feedback and auto-pause for seamless outdoor adventures and fitness tracking.

GPS tracking for 90+ sportsRoute discovery with heatmapsWorkout planning and sharing
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Step Counter & GPS Walks
Step Counter & GPS Walks
Step Counter & GPS Walks
My pedometer for weight loss
Free

This app helps you increase daily steps and burn calories through guided walking programs. It tracks your progress, offers indoor and outdoor workouts, and provides statistics to support your fitness journey.

24/7 step trackingGuided walking training plansIndoor walking workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
subscription
17
Altimeter Mountain GPS Tracker
Altimeter Mountain GPS Tracker
Altimeter Mountain GPS Tracker
Altimeter & Tracker For Hikers
Free

This app transforms your smartphone into a precise altimeter and GPS tracker. It combines data from multiple sources for accurate elevation readings and offers detailed trip analytics, route mapping, and safety features for outdoor adventures.

High-precision altitude trackingReal-time location and coordinatesBarometric pressure monitoring
🗺️ Navigation
(9)
free with in-app purchases
18
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
GPS, Trail Maps & Alerts
Free

This app provides offline maps and GPS tracking for outdoor adventures, ensuring you stay on course. It allows you to share your live location with a safety circle who will be automatically alerted if you are overdue.

Offline maps and GPS trackingLive trip sharing with safety circleAutomatic overdue alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(529)
free with in-app purchases
19
GPS Tracker: Run Walk Drive
GPS Tracker: Run Walk Drive
GPS Tracker: Run Walk Drive
GPS Route & Offline Navigation
Free

Record and relive your adventures with offline maps and detailed stats. Automatically detects and records your activities like walking, running, and cycling. Share your journeys visually or export data for other platforms.

Offline maps for any regionAutomatic activity recordingRoute tracking with screen off
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free with in-app purchases
20
Map My Tracks: walking tracker
Map My Tracks: walking tracker
Map My Tracks: walking tracker
GPS walking and hiking tracker
Free

This app helps you understand your walking habits and stay motivated. It tracks your walks and hikes with GPS, providing personalized feedback, goal setting, and route discovery. Share your adventures or keep them private.

GPS walking and hiking trackingPersonalized feedback and insightsStreak and habit building
💪 Health & Fitness
(329)
freemium