Best Old Maps Apps

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free old maps apps? 20 of our 200+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Old Maps Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OldMapsOnline - History & MapsOldMapsOnline - History & MapsFree3.3★ (22)YesYesJul 2026
2U.S. old mapU.S. old mapFreeNoYesMay 2026
3Vetus MapsVetus MapsFree4.8★ (95)NoYesJul 2026
4GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSGEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSFree was $3.994.7★ (384)YesYesJul 2026
5OldView: Historic City TourismOldView: Historic City TourismFree4.7★ (71)NoNoJun 2026
6Good Old MapsGood Old MapsFreeNoNoJun 2026
7Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.1★ (13K)NoNoJul 2026
8Maps ExplorerMaps ExplorerFreeYesYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Old Maps

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Alte Karten und Geschichte
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.3😞(22 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of historical maps to visualize how the world has changed. Overlay old maps with modern views, use an interactive timeline, and access integrated historical information. Contribute to a growing community database of cartographic history.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Great access to historical maps
  • 💡 Incredible resource for genealogists and historians
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty zooming and navigating maps
  • 📷 Poor map resolution and image quality
Vetus Maps#3

Vetus Maps by Andrey Fetisov

Старинные карты
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8(95 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover historical landscapes and lost villages with this app. Overlay old maps onto modern views, set markers, and record GPS tracks. Access a vast catalog of historical maps for offline navigation and research.

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4
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
Make Earth Map video & street
Free
$3.99 | 100% OFF

Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

Simultaneous Google Street View and Apple Look AroundInteractive timeline and slider for year selectionLocation search functionality
🔍 Reference
(384)
free with in-app purchases
5
OldView: Historic City Tourism
OldView: Historic City Tourism
OldView: Historic City Tourism
Historic Photo Travel Maps
Free

Explore historical photos overlaid on your current location. Discover the past through images taken at precise spots and contribute your own historical snapshots to a global archive. Share your discoveries and connect with a community of history enthusiasts.

View historical photos at exact locationsUpload and share personal historical imagesDiscover images from an extensive database
✈️ Travel
(71)
free
6
Good Old Maps
Good Old Maps
Good Old Maps
Explore & create nearby maps
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
7
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
8
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer: old maps
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
9
Topo Reader
Topo Reader
Topo Reader
USGS Topographical Maps
Free

Access and use detailed USGS topographical maps offline, even historical versions. Import your own geospatial PDF maps for navigation, route planning, and distance measurement. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

Download USGS topographical maps offlineImport geospatial PDF mapsOffline GPS usage on downloaded maps
🗺️ Navigation
(163)
subscription
10
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Earth Maps
Historical Imagery&Street View
Free

Explore Earth with high-definition satellite imagery and historical street views. This app offers a detailed 3D globe, allowing you to virtually travel the world and examine terrain, buildings, and roads with exceptional clarity. Discover places online without leaving your home.

High-definition 3D globeHistorical street viewLatest satellite imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Battle Maps: America’s Wars
Battle Maps: America’s Wars
Battle Maps: America’s Wars
by American Battlefield Trust
Free

Explore the major events and conflicts of the American Civil War with detailed battle maps. Locate your position on historical maps with GPS accuracy and access battle summaries and historic information.

Detailed Civil War battle mapsGPS-enabled location trackingHistoric battle summaries
📚 Education
(28)
free
12
Avenza Maps
Avenza Maps
Avenza Maps
GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Free

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.

Offline GPS navigationReal-time GPS position and directionRecord GPS tracks
🗺️ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
13
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
TrueWorld Maps: Country Facts
Compare countries' real sizes
Free

Explore the true sizes of countries by dragging them across a map. Discover how map distortions affect perceived size and learn fascinating facts about each nation. Ideal for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts.

Drag and compare country sizesVisualize true country dimensionsLearn country facts
📚 Education
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
14
MapChart App
MapChart App
MapChart App
Create Custom Maps
Free

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.

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements
🎨 Graphics & Design
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Pocket Earth Maps
Pocket Earth Maps
Pocket Earth Maps
Offline Maps & Travel Guides
Free

Access detailed worldwide maps and travel guides that work completely offline, even with GPS. Ideal for travel or outdoor adventures, it eliminates data roaming charges. Offers topographic maps and extensive travel information for exploration.

Offline worldwide mapsTopographic contour mapsGPS functionality
✈️ Travel
(655)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
Outside Maps
Outside Maps
Outside Maps
by Replicade Ltd.
Free

View and navigate diverse mapping data on your iPhone or iPad. Access Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain, worldwide OpenStreetMap, historic maps, and aerial imagery. Features include GPS tracking, compass, and waypoint management.

View Ordnance Survey maps (Great Britain)Worldwide OpenStreetMap supportHistoric Ordnance Survey maps
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
paid
18
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
19
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
20
Bible Maps: Scripture Atlas
Bible Maps: Scripture Atlas
Bible Maps: Scripture Atlas
Maps for Bible classes
Free

Explore 120 detailed biblical maps covering the Old and New Testaments. Understand historical journeys, physical geography, and ancient world layouts to gain deeper insight into biblical events and characters.

120 biblical mapsOld and New Testament coveragePhysical geography of Palestine
🔍 Reference
(94)
ad-supported

FAQ about Old Maps

What are the best old maps apps for iPhone?
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps tops our old maps apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top old maps apps we rank are free to download, including OldMapsOnline - History & Maps and U.S. old map.
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 200+ old maps apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows users to explore a vast collection of historical maps from various eras. It provides tools to visualize how geographical and political landscapes have changed over time, compare historical maps with modern ones, and learn more through integrated Wikipedia information.
Key features include access to over 500,000 high-resolution historical maps, an interactive map with a dynamic timeline, the ability to overlay and compare historical maps with modern views, and a community-driven collection. It also offers intuitive search by location and year, and a browser extension.

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