Best Map Data Update Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the map data update category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 0+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Map Data Update Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Map PlusMap PlusFree4.6★ (633)YesYesAug 2026
2Yandex Maps & NavigatorYandex Maps & NavigatorFree4.6★ (37K)NoYesAug 2026
3OsmAnd Maps Travel & NavigateOsmAnd Maps Travel & NavigateFree4.6★ (5.6K)NoYesAug 2026
4Measure MapMeasure MapFree4.7★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
5FlightStatsFlightStatsFree4.8★ (79K)YesNoAug 2026
6Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesAug 2026
7MilGPSMilGPS$12.994.8★ (5.5K)NoNoAug 2026
8Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Map Data Update

Map Plus#1

Map Plus by Miocool Inc.

A Powerful Map and GIS tool
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(633 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful mapping features
  • 👍 Customizable and versatile
  • 🗺️ Offline map support
  • 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
  • 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
Yandex Maps & Navigator#2

Yandex Maps & Navigator by Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading

Transport, Transit, Navigation
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(37K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient
  • 🚀 Great navigation
  • 💡 Helpful for finding places
  • 🔍 Detailed information on locations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
  • 🐛 Unreliable public transport information
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate#3

OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate by OsmAND B.V.

Top-rated mobile trip planner
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(5.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#72in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Great open-source maps
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused
  • 📱 Offline functionality
  • 🛠️ Highly customizable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Confusing user interface
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues

More Map Data Update apps to explore

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Measure Map
Measure Map
Measure Map
Smart Tool For You
Free

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

Distance calculation between pointsArea measurementMultiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.)
🔧 Utilities
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
FlightStats
FlightStats
FlightStats
Real-Time Flight Status
Free

Track flights in real-time with live status updates and airport information. Monitor flights globally, view essential details like delays and gates, and receive timely alerts. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and 3D Touch for quick access to flight data.

Worldwide flight status trackingInteractive flight tracker mapDeparture and arrival boards
✈️ Travel
(79K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
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MilGPS
MilGPS
MilGPS
Pro MGRS USNG GPS for Land Nav
$12.99

This field navigation tool displays your location and waypoints on customizable screens. It supports multiple coordinate systems and map datums, and allows for waypoint import/export. Offline map support is available.

MGRS/USNG/UTM/Lat/Lon displayWaypoint creation and organizationMap visualization with grid lines
🗺️ Navigation
(5.5K)
paid
8
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
Examine the planet
Free

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(47K)
free
9
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
📊 Productivity
(86)
free with in-app purchases
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GIS Cloud Map Viewer
GIS Cloud Map Viewer
GIS Cloud Map Viewer
Maps and data in your pocket!
Free

Easily view and access maps and data on any device. Share maps with colleagues and clients, and make informed decisions with real-time, up-to-date information. Optimized for users without professional GIS experience.

View and access mapsAccess shared mapsReal-time data updates
📊 Productivity
(10)
free with in-app purchases
12
Mergin Maps: QGIS in pocket
Mergin Maps: QGIS in pocket
Mergin Maps: QGIS in pocket
QGIS field data collection app
Free

Capture GPS field data and create custom mobile forms for surveys. Sync data offline or in real-time with QGIS projects, eliminating manual transcription and georeferencing. Export data to various formats for seamless integration.

GPS field data captureCustomizable mobile formsOffline data surveying
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
13
GPS & Map Toolbox
GPS & Map Toolbox
GPS & Map Toolbox
Multipurpose GPS database tool
$1.99

This app serves as a comprehensive GPS location database tool. It allows users to save, organize, share, and analyze location data with extensive customization. Features are unlocked through in-app purchases, catering to various professional and advanced needs.

Save and organize location dataConvert between coordinate formatsAdd custom text and note properties
🗺️ Navigation
(14)
free with in-app purchases
14
ArcGIS Field Maps
ArcGIS Field Maps
ArcGIS Field Maps
by ESRI
Free

This app provides mobile workers with interactive digital maps to understand their surroundings, locate assets, and collect data. It features smart forms for efficient data entry, offline capabilities, and location sharing for coordination and safety. Designed for organizational use, it supports fieldwork for various teams.

Interactive digital mapsSmart forms for data collectionOffline map capabilities
📊 Productivity
(38)
free
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Satellite Map - Live Earth
Satellite Map - Live Earth
Satellite Map - Live Earth
by 慧敏 赵
Free

Explore the world with high-definition satellite imagery, 3D building models, and real-time contour maps. Discover global street information and enjoy breathtaking scenery from anywhere.

HD satellite maps3D building modelsReal-time contour maps
🗺️ Navigation
(326)
ad-supported
16
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
by BATCHGEO LLC
Free

This app allows users to interact with their saved maps and data on their iPhone or iPad. It serves as a companion to web-based map-making tools, offering a fast and fluid interface for accessing geographic information on the go.

Interact with saved mapsAccess map dataFast and fluid interface
🗺️ Navigation
(98)
free
17
SW Maps
SW Maps
SW Maps
GIS and Data Collector
Free

This app allows users to collect, present, and share geographic information. It supports recording points, lines, polygons, and associated data like photos and audio. High-accuracy GPS surveys are possible with external receivers, and data can be shared in various standard formats.

Collect points, lines, and polygonsAttach custom attributes (text, photo, audio, video)High-accuracy GPS surveys with external receivers
📊 Productivity
(25)
free
18
Touch GIS
Touch GIS
Touch GIS
Field data collection, mapping
Free

This professional tool simplifies field data collection and mapping. It allows users to create and customize data forms, collect various data types offline, and export them to standard GIS formats. Professionals across diverse fields utilize it to enhance their fieldwork.

Create Points, Lines, Polygons, CirclesCustomizable attribute formsOffline map tile saving
📊 Productivity
(32)
free with in-app purchases
19
UK Map
UK Map
UK Map
Ordnance Survey® map data
$9.99

Explore Great Britain with detailed offline maps using Ordnance Survey data. Download free 1:25,000 and 1:10,000 scale maps, plan routes, mark waypoints, and view terrain in 3D. Access place names, street names, and postcodes without an internet connection.

Unlimited free map downloadsOffline map accessRoute planning and track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Map Data Update

What are the best map data update apps for iPhone?
Map Plus tops our map data update apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 633 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top map data update apps we rank are free to download, including Map Plus and Yandex Maps & Navigator.
Map Plus shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
Map Plus is a versatile tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and supporting outdoor activities. You can use it for geographic data gathering, editing, measuring, cartography, surveying, trip planning, offline map downloading, and recording tracks or photos.
The app supports various online map configurations (XYZ/WMS/WMTS), GIS vector formats like Shape(SHP), TAB, GEOJSON, GML/GZ, and AutoCAD DXF. It also handles common GIS formats such as KML, KMZ, GPX, CSV, WPT, and offline formats like MBTiles and RMaps.