Best Historical Map App

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 242+ historical map app 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 Historical Map App (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OldMapsOnline - History & MapsOldMapsOnline - History & MapsFree3.3★ (22)YesYesSep 2026
2U.S. old mapU.S. old mapFreeNoYesMay 2026
3Historical Satellite MapsHistorical Satellite MapsFree3.5★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
4Earth MapsEarth MapsFree4.8★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
5GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSGEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSFree was $3.994.6★ (422)YesYesSep 2026
6TopoRec - Map ViewerTopoRec - Map ViewerFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
7Happened Here: History MapHappened Here: History MapFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
8Maps ExplorerMaps ExplorerFreeYesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Historical Map App

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Unveil the World's History
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.3😞(22 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of historical maps to visualize how the world has changed. Overlay old maps with modern views, use an interactive timeline, and access integrated historical information. Contribute to a growing community database of cartographic history.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Great access to historical maps
  • 💡 Incredible resource for genealogists and historians
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty zooming and navigating maps
  • 📷 Poor map resolution and image quality
Historical Satellite Maps#3

Historical Satellite Maps by 晓宁 师

Past/Present,Street, Timelapse
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore decades of old satellite and aerial images to compare past and present views of any location. An interactive timeline allows you to swipe through years, offering a fascinating tool for research, education, and curiosity about historical changes.

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FAQ about Historical Map App

What is the best historical map app for iPhone?
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps tops our historical map app ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top historical map app we rank are free to download, including OldMapsOnline - History & Maps and U.S. old map.
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ historical map app on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows users to explore a vast collection of historical maps from various eras. It provides tools to visualize how geographical and political landscapes have changed over time, compare historical maps with modern ones, and learn more through integrated Wikipedia information.
Key features include access to over 500,000 high-resolution historical maps, an interactive map with a dynamic timeline, the ability to overlay and compare historical maps with modern views, and a community-driven collection. It also offers intuitive search by location and year, and a browser extension.