Best Mapway Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ mapway apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Mapway Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Mapway: Maps & Transit PlannerMapway: Maps & Transit PlannerFree4.4★ (1.1K)YesYesAug 2026
2New York Subway MTA Map NYCNew York Subway MTA Map NYCFree4.6★ (109K)YesYesAug 2026
3Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoAug 2026
4Barcelona Metro Map & RoutingBarcelona Metro Map & RoutingFree4.7★ (3K)YesYesAug 2026
5Tube Map - London UndergroundTube Map - London UndergroundFree4.7★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
6Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
7Boston T Subway Map & RoutingBoston T Subway Map & RoutingFree4.5★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
8Washington DC Metro Route MapWashington DC Metro Route MapFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Mapway

Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner#1

Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner by Mapway Inc.

Metro Subway Tram Bus Train
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate major cities worldwide with this comprehensive transit app. Plan journeys, view interactive maps, and access live updates for metro, subway, and tram networks. Offline route planning and travel guides are also included.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate metro maps
  • 👍 Helpful for navigating cities
  • 💡 Useful for travelers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate route information
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
  • 💸 Annoying ads
New York Subway MTA Map NYC#2

New York Subway MTA Map NYC by Mapway Inc.

Live NY Routes & Transit Times
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😞(109K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#85in Navigation
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Navigate New York City's subway system with official MTA maps and a smart route planner. Get live service status, countdown clocks, and offline access to help you travel efficiently. Plan routes to popular attractions and save your favorite stations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC subway
  • 🚀 Useful for first-time visitors
  • 🚀 Offline map functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🔥 Aggressive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Inaccurate countdown clocks and service updates
  • 🔥 Ads make the app unusable at critical times
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
#2in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues

More Mapway apps to explore

4
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Metro map and route planner
Free

Navigate Barcelona's public transport system with ease. This app provides interactive maps, fast route planning, and step-by-step directions, even when offline. Save your favorite routes for quick access and enjoy an ad-free experience with VIP features.

Interactive Metro mapsFast route plannerOffline functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Tube Map - London Underground
Tube Map - London Underground
Tube Map - London Underground
TfL City Maps Route Planner
Free

Navigate London's transport network with this comprehensive app. It features the official TfL Tube map, live line status updates, and an offline journey planner with step-by-step directions. Find nearby stations and save favorite routes for seamless travel.

Official TfL Tube MapOffline journey plannerLive line status and departures
🗺️ Navigation
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Boston T Subway Map & Routing
Boston T Subway Map & Routing
Boston T Subway Map & Routing
Official MBTA map for Boston T
Free

Navigate Boston's public transit system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, real-time departure boards, and offline journey planning to help you get around the city efficiently. Save your favorite routes and receive step-by-step directions for a stress-free commute or sightseeing experience.

Interactive subway mapsOffline journey plannerReal-time departure boards
🗺️ Navigation
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Washington DC Metro Route Map
Washington DC Metro Route Map
Washington DC Metro Route Map
WMATA Subway and route planner
Free

Navigate Washington D.C. transit with ease. This app offers interactive maps, fast route planning, and step-by-step directions for the WMATA subway system. Enjoy offline access and real-time train departures to simplify your commute or sightseeing.

Interactive zoomable mapsFast route plannerOffline maps and planning
🗺️ Navigation
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
9
West Highland Way Map
West Highland Way Map
West Highland Way Map
Offline hiking map
$2.99

Navigate the entire West Highland Way with a detailed, offline topographic map. Track your location via GPS, view elevation, and judge distances with a 1km grid. Get route stats to monitor your progress.

Fully offline topographic mapGPS location trackingHighlighted hiking route
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
10
Aus Map
Aus Map
Aus Map
by Virtual Map (Australia) Pty Ltd
Free

Access the most current maps of Australia, including detailed street information and millions of searchable addresses. Find amenities, get GPS navigation, and plan routes with up-to-date road data.

Up-to-date Australian maps13 million searchable addressesQuarterly address updates
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
11
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Metro map and route planner
Free

Navigate Paris like a local with this comprehensive metro map and route planner. Features offline routing, real-time train times, and step-by-step directions to popular attractions. Plan your journeys easily and stress-free.

Interactive metro, tram, and RER mapOffline journey plannerReal-time train departure boards
🗺️ Navigation
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
12
NAVER Maps, Navigation
NAVER Maps, Navigation
NAVER Maps, Navigation
Map your journey
Free

Navigate South Korea with this comprehensive GPS app. Discover new places, book services, and plan your journeys with real-time traffic and transit information. Features include street view, bookmarking, and multi-language support.

Comprehensive search barIntegrated booking for businesses and ticketsLocation discovery with rankings and coupons
🗺️ Navigation
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
ezWayFinder
ezWayFinder
ezWayFinder
by The Shams Group
Free

Navigate complex indoor spaces and large campuses with turn-by-turn visual and textual directions. Plan your route from home or access detailed guidance on your smartphone while inside.

Turn-by-turn visual and textual directionsIndoor and campus navigationMulti-building and multi-floor routing
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
14
Delhi Metro Interactive Map
Delhi Metro Interactive Map
Delhi Metro Interactive Map
Map and Route Planner
Free

Navigate Delhi's metro system with an interactive map and route planner. Find the fastest routes, get step-by-step directions, and access up-to-date information even offline. Supports both English and Hindi station names.

Interactive map with pan and zoomFastest route plannerStep-by-step navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(51)
free with in-app purchases
15
Vectorial Map Lite
Vectorial Map Lite
Vectorial Map Lite
by Harald Meyer
Free

View offline vector maps and record GPS tracks in the background. Supports custom map styles, track editing, route planning, and online map sources. Import and export track data easily.

Offline vector map viewingGPS track recordingCustom map styles
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
Maply - Turn Images into Maps
Maply - Turn Images into Maps
Maply - Turn Images into Maps
Parks, Events and Venue Maps
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
17
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Find & Reach, Seamlessly
Free

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap)Location search (restaurants, gas stations)Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle)
🗺️ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
18
MapRecap
MapRecap
MapRecap
by PATRICK HONG,DAH LIU
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
19
Mappin
Mappin
Mappin
Make your pins personal!
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
Livlymaps
Livlymaps
Livlymaps
The world, mapped by you
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Mapway

What are the best mapway apps for iPhone?
Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner tops our mapway apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 1.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top mapway apps we rank are free to download, including Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner and New York Subway MTA Map NYC.
Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ mapway apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Mapway is a transit app designed to help users navigate public transportation in major cities worldwide. It offers interactive maps, journey planning, live updates, and offline route capabilities for metro, subway, tram, bus, and train networks.
Key features include interactive schematic maps, simple journey planning with step-by-step guidance, offline route planning, live departure boards, live city updates for select cities, crowdsourced station busyness information, and integrated travel guides.

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