Best Mapping Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to mapping 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 Mapping Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MapChart AppMapChart AppFree4.8★ (4.9K)NoYesNov 2026
2GPS Fields Area Measure MapGPS Fields Area Measure MapFree4.6★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
3Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoNov 2026
4Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (48K)NoNoNov 2026
5Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesNov 2026
6CalTopo: Backcountry MappingCalTopo: Backcountry MappingFree4.8★ (7.6K)NoNoNov 2026
7MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.4★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
8Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (128K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Mapping

MapChart App#1

MapChart App by Minas Giannekas

Create Custom Maps
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(4.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily create and customize maps for various interests, from geography and history to fantasy worlds. Save, load, and share your colorful map creations with intuitive tools. Works offline for on-the-go creativity.

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
  • 🔒 Lack of save/load functionality
GPS Fields Area Measure Map#2

GPS Fields Area Measure Map by Rento UAB

Distance, acres, boundaries
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Helpful for various applications (farming, construction, etc.)
  • 🔒 Secure login options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Limited search functionality for addresses
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#3

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by Waze Inc.

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#3in Navigation
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Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates, hazard alerts, and community-sourced information. Avoid speed traps, construction, and accidents with accurate ETAs and automatic rerouting. Find gas stations and parking, and integrate your favorite audio apps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA estimates
  • 🔔 Useful alerts for speed cameras, police, etc.
  • 🎨 Customizable voice and avatar options
  • 💬 Ability to share ETA with contacts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 📱 Distracting in-app advertisements
  • 🔀 Odd routing suggestions that increase travel time
  • 🔇 Inconsistent or annoying voice prompts
  • 🗺️ Lack of lane guidance and turn-by-turn directions

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FAQ about Mapping

What are the best mapping apps for iPhone?
MapChart App tops our mapping apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 4.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top mapping apps we rank are free to download, including MapChart App and GPS Fields Area Measure Map.
MapChart App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ mapping apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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