Best Historical Map App

206+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 206+ 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 (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OldMapsOnline - History & MapsOldMapsOnline - History & MapsFree3.3β˜… (22)YesYesJul 2026
2U.S. old mapU.S. old mapFreeβ€”NoYesMay 2026
3GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSGEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSFree was $3.994.7β˜… (384)YesYesJul 2026
4Earth MapsEarth MapsFree4.8β˜… (1.1K)NoYesJul 2026
5Topo ReaderTopo ReaderFree4.6β˜… (163)NoYesJul 2026
6MapChart AppMapChart AppFree4.8β˜… (4.7K)NoYesJul 2026
7OldView: Historic City TourismOldView: Historic City TourismFree4.7β˜… (71)NoNoJun 2026
8Historic AerialsHistoric AerialsFree2.2β˜… (37)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Historical Map App

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Alte Karten und Geschichte
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š 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

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Great access to historical maps
  • πŸ’‘ Incredible resource for genealogists and historians
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy and glitchy performance
  • πŸ” Difficulty zooming and navigating maps
  • πŸ“· Poor map resolution and image quality
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS#3

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS by ε›½θΎ‰ ζ»‘

Make Earth Map video & street
Worth Considering
πŸ” Reference
4.7(384 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

More Historical Map App apps to explore

4
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Historical Imagery&Street View
Free

Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

High-definition 3D globeHistorical street viewLatest satellite imagery
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Topo Reader
Topo Reader
Topo Reader
USGS Topographical Maps
Free

Access and use detailed USGS topographical maps offline, even historical versions. Import your own geospatial PDF maps for navigation, route planning, and distance measurement. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

Download USGS topographical maps offlineImport geospatial PDF mapsOffline GPS usage on downloaded maps
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(163)
subscription
6
MapChart App
MapChart App
MapChart App
Create Custom Maps
Free

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
7
OldView: Historic City Tourism
OldView: Historic City Tourism
OldView: Historic City Tourism
Historic Photo Travel Maps
Free

Explore historical photos overlaid on your current location. Discover the past through images taken at precise spots and contribute your own historical snapshots to a global archive. Share your discoveries and connect with a community of history enthusiasts.

View historical photos at exact locationsUpload and share personal historical imagesDiscover images from an extensive database
✈️ Travel
(71)
free
8
Historic Aerials
Historic Aerials
Historic Aerials
Property History/Aerial Photos
Free

Explore historical aerial imagery across the US to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed. This app provides spatially accurate, orthorectified imagery, allowing you to pinpoint historic features and research property history. It's a powerful tool for researchers, enthusiasts, and professionals investigating the past.

View historical aerial imagery across decadesCompare past and present imagerySpatially accurate orthorectified imagery
πŸ” Reference
(37)
ad-supported
9
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
Top-rated mobile trip planner
Free

Navigate and plan trips offline with detailed world maps based on OpenStreetMap. Customize routes for various vehicles, record GPX tracks, and discover points of interest without an internet connection.

Offline world mapsGPS navigationRoute planning
✈️ Travel
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
11
World Map +
World Map +
World Map +
Quick Reference World Maps
Free

Access essential world maps for quick reference and navigation. Explore political, detailed, and time zone maps, with interesting facts about countries. Works online and offline, ideal for students, travelers, and curious minds.

Quick access to essential world mapsPolitical, Detailed, and Time Zones MapsEasy map switching
πŸ” Reference
(7.1K)
ad-supported
12
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Plan and follow gpx routes
Free

Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.

Detailed topographic mapsOffline map accessRoute recording and planning
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(458)
free with in-app purchases
14
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps
Draw & annotate on world map
Free

This app allows users to sketch, annotate, and plan routes directly on a world map. It supports importing and exporting geographic data files and offers tools for drawing and pathfinding. Users can also share their map creations online.

Draw and annotate on world mapsPathfinding toolsImport GeoJSON and GPX files
πŸ“Š Productivity
(77)
free with in-app purchases
15
Vetus Maps
Vetus Maps
Vetus Maps
Π‘Ρ‚Π°Ρ€ΠΈΠ½Π½Ρ‹Π΅ ΠΊΠ°Ρ€Ρ‚Ρ‹
Free

Discover historical landscapes and lost villages with this app. Overlay old maps onto modern views, set markers, and record GPS tracks. Access a vast catalog of historical maps for offline navigation and research.

Overlay old maps on modern mapsAdjust map transparencyDownloadable map catalog
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(95)
freemium
16
Map Plus
Map Plus
Map Plus
A Powerful Map and GIS tool
Free

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

View and edit custom mapsManage geographic dataSupport for GIS vector and common file formats
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(631)
free with in-app purchases
17
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
3D + 2D Satellite Map App
Free

Explore the world with a dual-view map interface, offering both 3D and 2D perspectives simultaneously. Navigate using intuitive gestures, search for locations by address, and access real-time traffic data. Includes a compass, GPS, and Wikipedia integration.

3D and 2D map viewsLocation search by addressTap and hold for location
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Historische Karte: 5000 Jahre
Historische Karte: 5000 Jahre
Historische Karte: 5000 Jahre
Interaktive Weltkarte
$9.99

Explore global historical changes from 3000 BC to AD 1900 through interactive maps. Discover stories of civilizations rising and falling, and significant historical routes and wars. Offers landscape and portrait views, with an optimized experience for iPad.

Global historical map visualizationTimeline from 3000 BC to AD 1900Stories on historical routes
πŸ” Reference
(18)
paid
19
Detector Maps
Detector Maps
Detector Maps
Detect smarter, not harder
Free

This app provides advanced geological data and GPS tools for gold prospecting in Australia, the US, and New Zealand. It offers offline map access, breadcrumb tracking, and waypoint marking to help users explore efficiently and locate potential gold-bearing areas.

Advanced geological and gold-focused dataOffline map and data layer downloadsBreadcrumb trail tracking (background GPS)
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(216)
subscription
20
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
PD Maps Worldwide Edition
by Konstantin Klyatskin
Free

Navigate anywhere with this functional and economical map application. It offers worldwide coverage, offline map support, and multiple map providers for a seamless experience. Explore new places with integrated services and enjoy real-time traffic updates.

Worldwide map coverageOffline maps modeMultiple map providers
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(384)
free with in-app purchases

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 June 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 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 June 2026.
We track 206+ historical map app on the iOS App Store as of June 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.