Best Hiking Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know AllTrails, this is the deeper bench. 249+ hiking apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Hiking Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
2Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (370K)YesYesAug 2026
3National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (124K)NoNoAug 2026
4Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesAug 2026
5Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
6komoot - hike, bike & runkomoot - hike, bike & runFree4.7★ (9.5K)NoYesAug 2026
7onX Backcountry: 3D Trail MapsonX Backcountry: 3D Trail MapsFree4.8★ (6.3K)YesYesAug 2026
8Relive: Hike & Ride MemoriesRelive: Hike & Ride MemoriesFree4.8★ (70K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Hiking

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

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk#2

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

Track & share with friends
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(370K 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
National Park Service#3

National Park Service by National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.9😊(124K ratings)
Free
#87in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Downloading issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific information or navigating the app
  • 🗺️ Inconsistent or incomplete map and trail data

More Hiking apps to explore

4
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
5
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate over 74,000 miles of trails with detailed GPS route information, elevation profiles, and high-resolution maps. Find featured hikes near you or in a searched area, with insights from local experts. Download trails for offline use, ensuring you can explore even without cell reception.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps
⚽ Sports
(2K)
free
6
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
Your all-in-one route planner
Free

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.

Route planning for hiking, biking, and runningTurn-by-turn voice navigationOffline maps for outdoor adventures
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps
onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps
onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps
Offline Hiking & Biking Maps
Free

Navigate the backcountry with offline maps and GPS tracking for hiking, skiing, and biking. Discover new trails, plan routes, and access detailed terrain data, weather forecasts, and hazard information. Your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, even without cell service.

Offline 3D, LiDAR-based topo mapsActivity-specific Map ModesAvalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps
🗺️ Navigation
(6.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
3D videos & activity tracking
Free

Create engaging 3D video stories of your outdoor adventures like running, cycling, or hiking. Automatically generate videos from your tracked activities, add photos and music, and share your experiences with friends.

3D video creationActivity tracking integrationPhoto and music additions
💪 Health & Fitness
(70K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
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
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Plan routes & navigate offline
Free

Plan multi-day treks and navigate offline with detailed topographic maps. Discover accommodations along your route, manage your gear, and track your progress day by day. Works without a signal for a reliable hiking experience.

Multi-day route planningOffline topographic mapsGPS navigation
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
11
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Routes for MTB, Biking, Hiking
Free

Access a vast database of trails for biking and hiking with offline maps and GPS navigation. Discover new routes, view trail conditions, and record your rides. Contribute to the community and support local trail associations.

Extensive trail databaseOffline trail mapsGPS navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(16K)
freemium
12
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
Offline GPS Trail Maps
Free

This app provides reliable offline navigation for long-distance adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling. It offers trusted trail data, detailed waypoint information, and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones. Explore the world with confidence, even in remote areas.

Offline navigational guidesExtensive global route coverageTrusted, official trail data
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Hiking, bike, trekking
Free

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

Discover millions of outdoor trailsRecord your own routes with waypointsOffline topographic maps
🗺️ Navigation
(5.3K)
freemium
14
The Wildling App
The Wildling App
The Wildling App
by Naturebreak Ltd
Free

Explore outdoor destinations with curated recommendations, detailed location information, and integrated maps. Plan and share custom itineraries for your adventures.

Curated outdoor location recommendationsDetailed location information and photosIntegrated navigation maps
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
15
Coati: Hiking Diary
Coati: Hiking Diary
Coati: Hiking Diary
Privacy-First GPS Tracker
Free

This app allows hikers to privately track their routes, mark interesting spots with photos, and keep a journal of their adventures. It prioritizes user data ownership with a no-account, no-tracking design.

Pro-Grade GPS trackingBattery optimized trackingField notes and photos
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
16
HexaTrek : Thru Hike France
HexaTrek : Thru Hike France
HexaTrek : Thru Hike France
Map & Guide Outdoor
Free

This app guides you along a 3034 km trail through French mountain scenery, linking 14 natural parks. It works entirely offline, providing your location via GPS and highlighting points of interest, bivouac areas, and accommodation options. Prepare your journey with water and resupply points, and benefit from community-shared real-time updates.

Offline trail navigation2000+ points of interestBivouac area identification
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
17
Adventurer: Hike & Explore
Adventurer: Hike & Explore
Adventurer: Hike & Explore
Trails, outdoor maps, GPS
Free

Discover and plan outdoor adventures with detailed trail information, maps, and GPS navigation. Explore hundreds of routes, find accommodations, and track your own hikes. Stay informed with weather forecasts and essential equipment details.

Hundreds of hiking trails and nature tripsDetailed trail information (length, difficulty, camping, dogs)Interactive maps with water sources and shelters
✈️ Travel
(2)
freemium
18
ApexGPS Hiking
ApexGPS Hiking
ApexGPS Hiking
Offline maps · GPX · weather
Free

This navigation app offers offline maps, GPX support, and route planning without ads or subscriptions. It allows users to record tracks, plan routes, and access per-point weather forecasts, with all data stored locally on the device.

Offline map cachingGPX import and exportTrack recording with live stats
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
19
Hike 734: Glacier Hikes
Hike 734: Glacier Hikes
Hike 734: Glacier Hikes
Offline Trail Map & GPS
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
TrekTours – hiking routes
TrekTours – hiking routes
TrekTours – hiking routes
Explore nature on foot!
Free

Discover and navigate hiking routes with offline maps and GPS tracking. Manage tickets for group hikes, view personal statistics, and access exclusive benefits with a premium subscription.

Offline route mapsGPS navigationSolo hike search
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
freemium

FAQ about Hiking

What are the best hiking apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our hiking apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hiking 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 August 2026.
We track 249+ hiking apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed trail information, community reviews, and GPS navigation to guide users on their outdoor adventures.
Key features include discovering trails by location and interest, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no service, planning for trail conditions like weather, recording and sharing activities, and finding points of interest along the way.

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