Best Mapping Tool Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best mapping tool apps on iPhone average 3.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Mapping Tool Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Measure MapMeasure MapFree4.7★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.4★ (2.1K)NoYesAug 2026
3MapChart AppMapChart AppFree4.8★ (4.7K)NoYesAug 2026
4Map PlusMap PlusFree4.6★ (633)YesYesAug 2026
5Cartographer - Map ToolsCartographer - Map ToolsFreeNoYesJun 2026
6Geo Blocks: Mapping ToolGeo Blocks: Mapping ToolFreeNoYesMay 2026
7TurtleSAT - mapping toolTurtleSAT - mapping toolFreeYesNoMay 2026
8RFIDMAP | RFID Mapping ToolRFIDMAP | RFID Mapping ToolFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Mapping Tool

Measure Map#1

Measure Map by Xuan Luong Do

Smart Tool For You
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
  • 👍 Great user interface
  • 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
  • 👍 Nice, simple and free

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads make app unusable
  • 🐛 False information
  • 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
Distance Tool#2

Distance Tool by Applorium Ltd

Area, map & GPS calculator
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(2.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
  • 🚀 Works well in remote areas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
MapChart App#3

MapChart App by Minas Giannekas

Create Custom Maps
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(4.7K 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

More Mapping Tool apps to explore

4
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
🗺️ Navigation
(633)
free with in-app purchases
5
Cartographer - Map Tools
Cartographer - Map Tools
Cartographer - Map Tools
Measure • Compare • Explore
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Geo Blocks: Mapping Tool
Geo Blocks: Mapping Tool
Geo Blocks: Mapping Tool
API-Powered, Live Syncing
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
TurtleSAT - mapping tool
TurtleSAT - mapping tool
TurtleSAT - mapping tool
Turtle Surveying and Analysis
Free

This app allows communities to map the locations of freshwater turtles and their nests in waterways and wetlands. Your sightings help land managers track turtle movements and behavior to protect these declining populations.

Map freshwater turtle sightingsRecord turtle nest locationsContribute to conservation efforts
📚 Education
(0)
ad-supported
8
RFIDMAP | RFID Mapping Tool
RFIDMAP | RFID Mapping Tool
RFIDMAP | RFID Mapping Tool
Map & track RFID by TEQMEQ
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
MindMap - Mind Mapping Tools
MindMap - Mind Mapping Tools
MindMap - Mind Mapping Tools
Mind Mapping & File MGT Tools
Free

Organize your ideas into clear diagrams and manage files seamlessly. This tool enhances work efficiency for personal growth, team collaboration, and professional projects. It offers intelligent mind mapping and comprehensive file integration.

Intelligent mind mapping with diverse templatesComprehensive file management integrationSeamless import and export of multiple formats
📊 Productivity
(1)
subscription
10
Geo Area Map Calculator & Tool
Geo Area Map Calculator & Tool
Geo Area Map Calculator & Tool
GPS Area Calculator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Ministry Maps
Ministry Maps
Ministry Maps
by M BRANSGROVE
Free

Access and manage your territory maps on the go. Download town, country, or business maps and use built-in tools for notes and drawing. Sync with an online editor for up-to-date information and booking status.

Download territory mapsNotes toolDrawing tool
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
12
Intterra Field Tool
Intterra Field Tool
Intterra Field Tool
by Intterra
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
MapLab Survey - GIS, CAD, Land
MapLab Survey - GIS, CAD, Land
MapLab Survey - GIS, CAD, Land
Area Measure, Coordinates, GPS
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
14
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer: old maps
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Map Data Explorer
Map Data Explorer
Map Data Explorer
by Tech Maven Geospatial, LLC
Free

This advanced mapping application supports various data formats including GeoJSON, MBTILES, and GPKG. It offers tools for drawing, editing vector data, and collecting dynamic information. Visualize terrain in 3D and utilize a suite of navigation and measurement features.

Vector tile basemapsUser-loaded GeoJSON, MBTILES, GPKG dataMap catalog support
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
freemium
16
Map Discovery
Map Discovery
Map Discovery
Mapping and Data Visualization
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
MapNero
MapNero
MapNero
Field mapping & GeoPDF export
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
SuperMap iTablet
SuperMap iTablet
SuperMap iTablet
移动桌面
Free

This professional GIS app offers extensive tools for mobile data collection, analysis, and processing. Features include map browsing, cartography, AR mapping, 3D scene visualization, and custom development capabilities.

Map browse and cartographyIndoor and outdoor navigationAR map integration
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
19
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
20
Field Mapplet RT
Field Mapplet RT
Field Mapplet RT
by Spatial Wave Inc.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Mapping Tool

What are the best mapping tool apps for iPhone?
Measure Map tops our mapping tool apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top mapping tool apps we rank are free to download, including Measure Map and Distance Tool.
Measure Map shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ mapping tool apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Measure Map is an application designed to calculate distances between two or more points on a map, and also to measure areas. You can place markers on the map to define your points of interest and the app will display the calculated distance or area.
Key features include calculating distances and areas, outputting results in various units (meters, miles, feet, acres, etc.), saving and viewing measurement sessions, importing/exporting KML, KMZ, and CSV files, and supporting different coordinate systems like UTM and MGRS.

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