Best Map Draw Apps & Games

209+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

The best map draw apps and games on iPhone average 4.5★ across 209+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Map Draw Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Map Canvas: Draw on MapsMap Canvas: Draw on MapsFree4.5★ (77)NoYesJul 2026
2MapChart AppMapChart AppFree4.8★ (4.6K)NoYesJul 2026
3Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (21K)YesYesJul 2026
4A+ World Map Editor SandboxA+ World Map Editor SandboxFree4.6★ (993)YesYesJul 2026
5MapDrawMapDrawFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Draw Maps: Map NotesDraw Maps: Map NotesFree3.5★ (34)NoYesJul 2026
7Drawing On MapDrawing On MapFree4.8★ (12)NoNoJul 2026
8MapDraw: Draw on mapsMapDraw: Draw on maps$4.994.5★ (576)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Map Draw

Map Canvas: Draw on Maps#1

Map Canvas: Draw on Maps by Ka Chun Wong

Draw & annotate on world map
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5(77 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

MapChart App#2

MapChart App by Minas Giannekas

Create Custom Maps
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(4.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable maps
  • 💡 Helpful for geography and history
  • 🎨 Enjoyable to create maps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Missing some smaller countries/regions
  • 🎨 Difficulty coloring smaller areas
Footpath Route Planner#3

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Navigation
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Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
  • 👍 Useful for run planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No more free turn by turn
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths

More Map Draw apps to explore

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A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox
Simulate Your Own Kingdom!
Free

Design and customize your own version of Earth, from redrawing borders to renaming regions. This offline sandbox allows you to create fantasy empires or simulate alternate histories with detailed control over maps, flags, and even 3D globe exploration.

Start with real-world mapsOffline functionalityRename countries, cities, oceans
🎮 Games
(993)
free with in-app purchases
5
MapDraw
MapDraw
MapDraw
by Racemap GmbH
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
6
Draw Maps: Map Notes
Draw Maps: Map Notes
Draw Maps: Map Notes
Make and Share Maps
Free

Annotate maps with custom notes, pins, and photos. Use a variety of drawing tools and colors to mark locations, plan events, or record observations. Share your annotated maps with others or archive them for later use.

Draw and highlight on mapsAdd colored map pins with notesPlace photos on the map
🗺️ Navigation
(34)
free with in-app purchases
7
Drawing On Map
Drawing On Map
Drawing On Map
Notes, Sketches, Annotations
Free

Annotate maps with drawings, notes, and shapes. Plan routes, mark locations, and share your creations easily. Supports Apple Pencil and iCloud sync for seamless cross-device use.

Draw directly on mapsPen, pencil, highlighter, eraser toolsShapes, text, and photo annotations
📊 Productivity
(12)
free
8
MapDraw: Draw on maps
MapDraw: Draw on maps
MapDraw: Draw on maps
Paint the earth more colorful
$4.99

Create custom maps by drawing directly on them. Mark locations, add annotations, and plan routes digitally. Ideal for educational purposes, trip planning, and sharing local insights.

Draw directly on mapsAdd custom annotations and symbolsPlan trips and connect destinations
🗺️ Navigation
(576)
free
9
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
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Map Area Calculator - Marea
Map Area Calculator - Marea
Map Area Calculator - Marea
Measure field & land with GPS
Free

Easily estimate land and field areas using GPS coordinates. Calculate distances between points and get results in multiple units. Premium features include saving measurements, adding notes, attaching photos, and calculating prices.

Estimate area from coordinatesCalculate distances between pointsMultiple unit conversions (sq meters, acres, etc.)
🗺️ Navigation
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
MapMarkup
MapMarkup
MapMarkup
Easily annotate and share maps
Free

Create custom maps with annotations like arrows and labels to share directions or locations. Draw on road or satellite views and save unlimited markups. Log places you've visited or recommend restaurants.

Add arrows, labels, and freehand drawingsUnlimited map markupsDraw on road or satellite maps
🗺️ Navigation
(10)
free
12
SketchMap
SketchMap
SketchMap
Draw your ideas on the map!
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
Map Notes
Map Notes
Map Notes
Draw On Map
Free

This app allows users to draw directly on maps, add custom pins with icons, and plan journeys with direction calculation. It converts sketches into navigable paths and saves all annotations as part of the map, syncing across devices via iCloud.

Draw directly on mapsCreate pins with custom iconsCalculate directions
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
freemium
14
TravelBoast: My Journey Routes
TravelBoast: My Journey Routes
TravelBoast: My Journey Routes
Animateur vidéo de voyage 3D
Free

Create engaging 3D travel videos for social media. Simply select your transport, map your route, and let the app animate your journey. Share your adventures visually with friends and followers.

Create unique trip routesChoose from 160+ transport typesAnimate journeys in 3D
📷 Photo & Video
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
MapDraw App
MapDraw App
MapDraw App
by Bobby Westman
Free

Annotate images from maps or your own photos with text, lines, and pins. Plan layouts for roofs, roads, and buildings. Save your visual notes directly to your device.

Draw on map imagesAnnotate uploaded photosAdd text, lines, and pins
📊 Productivity
(7)
free
16
DrawPlan
DrawPlan
DrawPlan
Simple FloorPlan Drawing App
Free

Easily create professional floor plans with intuitive drawing tools and AI assistance. Sketch freely or draw precise, to-scale designs, adding details like doors, windows, and furniture. Ideal for professionals and DIYers alike.

Freehand sketchingTo-scale drawing with dimensionsAI-assisted planning
📊 Productivity
(5.3K)
freemium
17
OSM sketch
OSM sketch
OSM sketch
by Masaki Fujimoto
Free

Draw directly on OpenStreetMap maps to create annotations and memos. Save your drawings as GPX files to upload and edit on desktop OSM editors. Ideal for planning routes or marking points of interest on the go.

Draw on OSM mapsSave drawings as GPXUpload to OSM account
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
ad-supported
18
MapDraw - Draw Distance
MapDraw - Draw Distance
MapDraw - Draw Distance
Quickly find distance on a map
Free

Measure distances by drawing lines on a map. Ideal for planning routes or any situation requiring precise measurements.

Draw lines on mapMeasure distancesRoute planning
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
19
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Distance, acres, boundaries
Free

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

GPS walking/driving measurementManual point editingAdd notes, photos, and custom objects
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Design & Architecture Drawing
Free

This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate designs through markups. It supports various file types and offers tools for creating professional-quality drawings to scale.

Layered idea developmentDrawing markup and communicationDrawing to scale
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Map Draw

What are the best map draw apps & games for iPhone?
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps tops our map draw apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 77 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top map draw apps & games we rank are free to download, including Map Canvas: Draw on Maps and MapChart App.
Map Canvas: Draw on Maps has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 209+ map draw apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Map Canvas is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, offering a versatile experience across Apple's ecosystem.
The app was last updated on March 4, 2026, indicating a recent focus on development and improvements.

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