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Best Modern Hiker Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best modern hiker apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Modern Hiker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ModernHiker: California TrailsModernHiker: California TrailsFree4.8★ (419)YesYesSep 2026
2AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesSep 2026
3Hiker.bgHiker.bgFree—NoNoSep 2026
4Coce - Explore, Moments, ChatCoce - Explore, Moments, ChatFree4.6★ (45)NoYesSep 2026
5Hiker TrashHiker TrashFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
6HykersHykersFree—NoNoMay 2026
7HiRoom - Lifestyle CommunityHiRoom - Lifestyle CommunityFree—NoYesSep 2026
8HikeStrong: Train for HikingHikeStrong: Train for HikingFree4.6★ (7)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Modern Hiker

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails
  • 🔍 Useful search and filtering options

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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FAQ about Modern Hiker

What are the best modern hiker apps for iPhone?
ModernHiker: California Trails tops our modern hiker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 419 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top modern hiker apps we rank are free to download, including ModernHiker: California Trails and AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run.
ModernHiker: California Trails shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ modern hiker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides offline access to detailed trail guides and maps for hundreds of curated hikes across the American West. It offers high-quality content from experienced authors, including pictures, maps, and in-depth directions, ensuring you can navigate even without an internet connection.
Key features include offline access to trail guides and maps, a curated selection of hundreds of hikes, high-quality content from published authors, detailed directions, integrated maps, and picture galleries. This allows for reliable navigation and planning for your hikes.