Best Old Maps Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated November 2026

Looking for free old maps apps? 19 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Old Maps Apps (November 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	OldMapsOnline - History & Maps	Free	3.2★ (27)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Good Old Maps	Free	—	No	No	Jun 2026
3	U.S. old map	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026
4	Vetus Maps	Free	4.8★ (104)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
5	Maps Explorer	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
6	GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS	Free	4.7★ (532)	Yes	Yes	Nov 2026
7	Hard To Find Maps	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Google Maps	Free	4.7★ (7.5M)	Yes	Yes	Nov 2026

Top Picks for Old Maps

#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Unveil the World's History

Editor's Choice

3.2😞(27 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
🔌 App no longer supported or updated

#2

Good Old Maps by Marcus Svedman

Explore & create nearby maps

Strong Contender

🗺️ Navigation

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

U.S. old map by 跃伟侯

United States historical map

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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More Old Maps apps to explore

Старинные карты

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.

Overlay old maps on modern mapsAdjust map transparencyDownloadable map catalog

🗺️ Navigation

Maps Explorer: old maps

🗺️ Navigation

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

Historical Maps & Street 3D

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

free with in-app purchases

Hard To Find Maps

Hard To Find Maps

Hard To Find Maps

🗺️ Navigation

Places, navigation & traffic

Navigate the world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions, and offline maps. Discover millions of businesses, plan trips with immersive views, and explore like a local with user reviews and photos.

Live traffic and GPS navigationOffline mapsStreet View and Immersive View

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

by Replicade Ltd.

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

OldView: Historic City Tourism

OldView: Historic City Tourism

OldView: Historic City Tourism

Historic Photo Travel Maps

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

Old Satellite Map JAPAN

Old Satellite Map JAPAN

Old Satellite Map JAPAN

Aerial photograph map in JAPAN

Explore historical aerial views of Japan by comparing current satellite imagery with maps from the 1970s. This app allows you to visualize how landscapes have changed over time.

Compare present satellite map with 1970s satellite mapView historical aerial photographsVisualize landscape changes over time

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Navigate confidently anywhere with offline maps and precise GPS location awareness. Discover and import maps from trusted publishers or your own files, ideal for professional field work and outdoor adventures without a signal.

Offline GPS navigationCustom map import (GeoPDF, GeoTIFF)Record GPS tracks

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

MapsON: maps are always there!

MapsON: maps are always there!

MapsON: maps are always there!

Your places and objects.

🗺️ Navigation

Maps Treasure Hunt

Maps Treasure Hunt

Maps Treasure Hunt

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

Historical map overlaysGPS location trackingStreet and satellite map integration

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Historic Aerials

Historic Aerials

Historic Aerials

Property History/Aerial Photos

Explore historical aerial imagery across the United States to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed over decades. This tool provides spatially accurate, orthorectified images, allowing you to pinpoint historical features and research property history.

View historical aerial imageryCompare past and present imagerySpatially accurate orthorectified images

Treasure Maps of WY

Treasure Maps of WY

Treasure Maps of WY

archeology guidance

🗺️ Navigation

4WD Maps - Offline Topo Maps

4WD Maps - Offline Topo Maps

4WD Maps - Offline Topo Maps

Offroad 4x4 GPS Navigation

Navigate off-road with detailed topographic maps and real-time GPS tracking. Plan routes, record trips, and share your adventures. Access a comprehensive library of Australian 4WD maps without recurring subscriptions.

Offline topographic mapsReal-time GPS trackingRoute planning

🗺️ Navigation

by Calazo Foerlag AB

Navigate Sweden with detailed offline maps for trekking, snowmobiling, and fishing. Purchase and download specific areas directly within the app for use without cell service. Maps are optimized for user experience and available across all your iOS devices.

Offline Swedish mapsTrekking, snowmobile, fishing routesIn-app map area purchase

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

by Stephen Gilbert

Pinly: Maps, curated by people

Pinly: Maps, curated by people

Pinly: Maps, curated by people

Save places. Share the map.

FAQ about Old Maps

What are the best old maps apps for iPhone?

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps tops our old maps apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.2-star average from 27 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free old maps apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top old maps apps we rank are free to download, including OldMapsOnline - History & Maps and Good Old Maps.

Does OldMapsOnline - History & Maps have ads or in-app purchases?

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.

How many old maps apps are on the App Store?

We track 247+ old maps apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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