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Best Hiking Friends Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good hiking friends apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Hiking Friends Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CATCH - Meet Active FriendsCATCH - Meet Active FriendsFree4.2★ (480)NoYesAug 2026
2FriendHike: Trails & FriendsFriendHike: Trails & FriendsFree3.3★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
3Hiking BuddiesHiking BuddiesFree3.0★ (2)NoNoJun 2026
4Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
5AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
6Coce - Explore, Moments, ChatCoce - Explore, Moments, ChatFree—NoYesAug 2026
7TrailBuddiesTrailBuddiesFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8Trailmates.Trailmates.Free—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Hiking Friends

CATCH - Meet Active Friends#1

CATCH - Meet Active Friends by CatchApp, Inc

Activities, Events, People
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.2😊(480 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and join a wide range of activities, from sports to social gatherings. Connect with new people or organize private events for your existing friends. The app prioritizes safety and offers options to earn money by hosting events.

What We Love

  • 👥 Excellent for meeting like-minded people with shared interests
  • 🎯 Easy event creation and discovery process
  • 🌍 Great for newcomers to cities or countries
  • ⚡ Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 💰 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
  • 🌐 Limited to major cities with sparse user base elsewhere
Hiking Buddies#3

Hiking Buddies by Amit Verma

Explore mountains, make friend
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
3.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Organize and discover hiking activities with this app. Create routes with estimated difficulty levels and track your fitness progress. Anyone can join or create events, fostering a community for outdoor exploration.

More Hiking Friends apps to explore

4
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
5
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
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
6
Coce - Explore, Moments, Chat
Coce - Explore, Moments, Chat
Coce - Explore, Moments, Chat
Where hikers meet
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
7
TrailBuddies
TrailBuddies
TrailBuddies
Find your outdoor community
Free

Connect with others who share your passion for the outdoors. Discover local events, create your own groups, and coordinate activities to foster a healthy and social lifestyle.

Discover local outdoor eventsMeet new people with similar interestsCreate and join groups
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
8
Trailmates.
Trailmates.
Trailmates.
Explore outdoors together
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
9
Lost Trail - social hiking
Lost Trail - social hiking
Lost Trail - social hiking
Create events, explore trails
Free

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures with this app. Create custom routes by marking points of interest and let the app generate the most efficient path. Record your activities to track progress, speed, and duration.

Route creation with points of interestAutomatic route generationActivity recording
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
freemium
10
iVnchr: Hike Video & Meetup
iVnchr: Hike Video & Meetup
iVnchr: Hike Video & Meetup
Connect with outdoor explorers
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
11
Hykers
Hykers
Hykers
by The Learning Craft Limited
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
Mounte-Go climbing together
Mounte-Go climbing together
Mounte-Go climbing together
by Vishwanbhar Pava
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
InstaTrail
InstaTrail
InstaTrail
by OnBased Group Kft
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
Aoeoli
Aoeoli
Aoeoli
by Reiniger Ulrich
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
15
My Hiking Guide
My Hiking Guide
My Hiking Guide
Track Your Mountain Adventures
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
16
등산 지도 - 트레일 탐색
등산 지도 - 트레일 탐색
등산 지도 - 트레일 탐색
오프라인 하이킹 및 트레킹 경로 계획
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
Trail Hunters
Trail Hunters
Trail Hunters
by Trail Hunters FZCO
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Social Hikers
Social Hikers
Social Hikers
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
Free

Connect with fellow hikers, discover new trails, and share your adventures. Log your hikes, upload photos, and stay updated on challenges within the community. Control your notification preferences for a personalized experience.

Connect with hikersTrail beta updatesJoin discussions
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
ad-supported
19
Scramble: Outdoors Together
Scramble: Outdoors Together
Scramble: Outdoors Together
Plan adventures with friends
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
Hiking Slovakia
Hiking Slovakia
Hiking Slovakia
A must-have for every hiker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

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FAQ about Hiking Friends

What are the best hiking friends apps for iPhone?
CATCH - Meet Active Friends tops our hiking friends apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 480 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hiking friends apps we rank are free to download, including CATCH - Meet Active Friends and FriendHike: Trails & Friends.
CATCH - Meet Active Friends has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ hiking friends apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Axir is a platform designed to help you connect with people and discover events. You can join or create events for over 200 different activities, ranging from sports like surfing and tennis to social gatherings like dinners. The app facilitates meeting new people or organizing private events for your friends.
Key features include the ability to join and create events across a vast range of activities, with options to make events visible to new people or private for existing connections. Events come with group chats, date and location details, and photo sharing. Users can also filter people by activities and levels, with premium features offering age, gender, and relationship status filters.