Best Hiking Map Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to hiking map or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Hiking Map Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesSep 2026
2Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesSep 2026
3Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesSep 2026
4Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoSep 2026
5Trekx: Offline Hiking MapsTrekx: Offline Hiking MapsFreeNoNoJul 2026
6ApexGPS HikingApexGPS HikingFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
7Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesSep 2026
8SharpMapSharpMapFreeNoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Hiking Map

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
#5in Health & Fitness
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 1
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 2
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 3
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 4
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 5
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run screenshot 6

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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information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
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#2

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(127K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#13in Navigation
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping screenshot 1
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping screenshot 2
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping screenshot 3
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping screenshot 4
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping screenshot 5

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
  • 📥 Offline maps
  • 💾 Ability to download maps
  • 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps
  • 🗺️ Helpful for navigation
  • 🗺️ Great for hiking/biking

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🤔 Confusing interface
  • 🔄 Difficulty managing downloaded maps
  • 🚫 Subscription model issues
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps#3

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps by TrailBehind

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(32K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 1
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 2
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 3
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 4
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 5
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent offline functionality
  • 🗺️ Detailed and customizable maps
  • 🧭 Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
  • 📸 Ability to add photos to tracks
  • 🔍 Useful map overlays (e.g. property boundaries)
  • 🤝 Seamless sync between devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Confusing map/feature management
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🇬🇧 Limited functionality for non-US users

More Hiking Map apps to explore

FAQ about Hiking Map

What are the best hiking map apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our hiking map apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hiking map apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ hiking map apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.

Related searches