Best Mapping Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to mapping or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 242+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Mapping

MapChart App#1

MapChart App by Minas Giannekas

Create Custom Maps
Editor's Choice
🎨 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
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#2

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS, Trails, Hiking, Offroad
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(127K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#14in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
  • 📥 Offline maps
  • 💾 Ability to download maps

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps
GPS Fields Area Measure Map#3

GPS Fields Area Measure Map by Rento UAB

Distance, acres, boundaries
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(12K 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

More Mapping apps to explore

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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
(13K)
free
5
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Free

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(3.2M)
ad-supported
6
Map Marker: places organizer
Map Marker: places organizer
Map Marker: places organizer
Your personal places organizer
Free

Organize your favorite places with custom markers, descriptions, and photos. Create folders, search for locations, and even measure distances and areas. Collaborate with friends and sync your maps across devices.

Customizable map markersOrganize markers into foldersSearch and create markers from locations
🔧 Utilities
(323)
free with in-app purchases
7
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
Compass, Wind & Property Info
Free

Plan and execute hunts with advanced GPS navigation, detailed land boundary information, and species data. Access offline maps, weather forecasts, and integrate with compatible hunting tools for a more organized and efficient experience.

GPS navigationNationwide land boundariesOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(274K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
9
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
Route Planning & Navigation
Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning
🗺️ Navigation
(7K)
free
10
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping
SimpleMind - Mind Mapping
Capture your ideas and notes
Free

Organize thoughts, capture ideas, and generate new concepts with a powerful mind mapping tool. Its intuitive interface allows for free-form or auto-layout creation, with options to add media, documents, and synchronize across devices. Share your mind maps in various formats or present them as slideshows.

Free-form and auto layout optionsAdd images, notes, icons, and linksVoice memos and video integration
📊 Productivity
(972)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(357)
free with in-app purchases
13
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
NRDS Mobile Mapping V2
Mapping & Data Collection
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
Get directions & avoid traffic
Free

Navigate the United States and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Avoid traffic with real-time updates, find nearby points of interest, and plan routes to save time and money.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationReal-time traffic updatesPoints of interest search
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
15
BaseMap: Hunting GPS Maps
BaseMap: Hunting GPS Maps
BaseMap: Hunting GPS Maps
Maps, GPS, Hunt Planning
Free

This app provides detailed land ownership maps, offline GPS tracking, and a mobile hunt planner. It offers over 800 map layers, including government lands, private parcel data, and hunting-specific information. Plan your hunts with draw odds, season dates, and weather forecasts.

Offline GPS and tracking800+ map layersPrivate parcel boundaries & owner names
🗺️ Navigation
(9.1K)
free with in-app purchases
16
RoadWarrior Route Planner
RoadWarrior Route Planner
RoadWarrior Route Planner
Route Planning for Pro Drivers
Free

This app helps professional drivers and traveling professionals create optimized multi-destination routes. It considers real-time traffic, client availability, and schedules to save time, money, and gas. Features include bulk address uploads, route customization, and navigation integration.

Multi-destination route planningRoute optimization for time and gas savingsBulk address upload
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
🗺️ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
18
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
19
Land id®
Land id®
Land id®
Land Identity & Parcel Mapping
Free

Explore and understand any property with detailed data cards and 3D visualizations. Access ownership details, boundaries, terrain topography, and available services nationwide. Includes offline access for in-field use.

One-tap property data cards3D property visualizationTerrain topography with contour lines
📊 Productivity
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

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