Best Hike Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ hike apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Hike Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesOct 2026
2Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (376K)YesYesOct 2026
3National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (129K)NoNoOct 2026
4Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoOct 2026
5Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesOct 2026
6komoot - hike, bike & runkomoot - hike, bike & runFree4.7★ (9.5K)NoYesOct 2026
7Relive: Hike & Ride MemoriesRelive: Hike & Ride MemoriesFree4.8★ (70K)NoYesOct 2026
8TrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkTrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkFree4.6★ (7.4K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Hike

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

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

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in 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
  • 🔍 Useful search and filtering options

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk#2

Strava: Run, Bike, Walk by Strava, Inc.

Track & share with friends
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(376K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Health & Fitness
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Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great platform
  • 👍 Excellent for tracking fitness activities
  • 👍 Motivating and engaging community
  • 👍 Comprehensive data and analytics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🔍 Lacking key features for certain sports (e.g. swimming, mountain biking)
National Park Service#3

National Park Service by National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.9😊(129K ratings)
Free
#86in Travel
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Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Plan your visit with details on amenities, operating hours, and fees. Download park content for offline use, ensuring access even without internet service.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful information on national parks
  • 🚀 Useful offline features
  • 💡 Ability to create lists of visited/to-visit parks
  • 🗺️ Interactive maps and GPS guidance
  • 📷 Photo features like creating postcards

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Downloading issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific information or navigating the app
  • 🗺️ Inconsistent or incomplete map and trail data
  • 🕰️ Outdated information on park hours and closures
  • 🔍 Lack of organization and filtering options

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FAQ about Hike

What are the best hike apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our hike apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top hike apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and Strava: Run, Bike, Walk.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ hike apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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