Best Old Maps Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free old maps apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Old Maps Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OldMapsOnline - History & MapsOldMapsOnline - History & MapsFree3.3β˜… (22)YesYesJul 2026
2Good Old MapsGood Old MapsFreeβ€”NoNoJun 2026
3U.S. old mapU.S. old mapFreeβ€”NoYesMay 2026
4Vetus MapsVetus MapsFree4.8β˜… (95)NoYesAug 2026
5Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0β˜… (47K)NoNoAug 2026
6Maps ExplorerMaps ExplorerFreeβ€”YesYesAug 2026
7OldView: Historic City TourismOldView: Historic City TourismFree4.7β˜… (71)NoNoJun 2026
8GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSGEarth Map: Satellite Map GPSFree was $3.994.6β˜… (420)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Old Maps

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Unveil the World's History
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š 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

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Great access to historical maps
  • πŸ’‘ Incredible resource for genealogists and historians
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy and glitchy performance
  • πŸ” Difficulty zooming and navigating maps
  • πŸ“· Poor map resolution and image quality

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4
Vetus Maps
Vetus Maps
Vetus Maps
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Free

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
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(95)
freemium
5
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 360Β° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(47K)
free
6
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer
Maps Explorer: old maps
Free
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
7
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
8
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS
Historical Maps & Street 3D
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
πŸ” Reference
(420)
free with in-app purchases
9
RoadWatch β€” Offline Map Geo
RoadWatch β€” Offline Map Geo
RoadWatch β€” Offline Map Geo
by MIRABEN KALANT
Free

Discover and save community-curated places like cafes, parks, and scenic roads. Browse a full map, save favorites, read reviews, and add your own recommendations with photos and notes to build a personal guide to local spots.

Discover community-curated placesSave favorite locationsBrowse full map by category
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
10
Maps 4u
Maps 4u
Maps 4u
by Ghorpade Sandip
Free

Modernize waste management with a smart map for real-time site and truck monitoring. Schedule collections, manage service history, and optimize routes to reduce mileage. Gain insights into team performance and daily progress.

Real-time truck and site monitoringSmart map view of collection sitesAttach photos and notes to sites
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(2)
ad-supported
11
Gecko Maps
Gecko Maps
Gecko Maps
Maps and GPS location
Free

This navigation app offers online and offline maps with various layers like topography and satellite imagery. It provides geolocation features, waypoint creation, and altitude display. Advanced tools include military coordinate systems and magnetic declination computation.

Online and offline map accessMultiple map layers (topography, satellite, OSM)Geolocation and GPS trace recording
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
12
Balady Maps Pro
Balady Maps Pro
Balady Maps Pro
by LOKESH GANGESH THAKUR
Free
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
13
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
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
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(2)
paid
15
Historic Aerials
Historic Aerials
Historic Aerials
Property History/Aerial Photos
Free

Explore historical aerial imagery across the US to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed. This app provides spatially accurate, orthorectified imagery, allowing you to pinpoint historic features and research property history. It's a powerful tool for researchers, enthusiasts, and professionals investigating the past.

View historical aerial imagery across decadesCompare past and present imagerySpatially accurate orthorectified imagery
πŸ” Reference
(37)
ad-supported
16
Maps Tracking Offline Pro
Maps Tracking Offline Pro
Maps Tracking Offline Pro
by Ozariya Samirbhai
Free
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
17
Floating Maps
Floating Maps
Floating Maps
Beautiful maps brought to life
Free

Experience historical aerial photography overlaid on beautiful map art using augmented reality. Scan a QR code on a wall print to see a 3D rendering of your town, showcasing landscape changes from 1938 to 2019.

Augmented Reality (AR) visualizationHistorical aerial photography3D town renderings
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free
18
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
πŸ“š Education
(28)
free
19
Kansai Jisou Maps
Kansai Jisou Maps
Kansai Jisou Maps
Old map app for Kansai Japan
Free

Explore historical changes in the Kansai region of Japan through old maps and terrain data. Overlay historical maps with current GPS locations to visualize urban development and geographical shifts from the Meiji era to the present.

Historical map overlaysGPS-enabled time-layeringMeiji to present era maps
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
subscription
20
Live Street View - Maps
Live Street View - Maps
Live Street View - Maps
Live Street View,GPS Map, Mape
Free

Explore the world with immersive 360-degree street views and live satellite imagery. Get real-time traffic updates, detailed location information, and driving directions to discover new places and plan your journeys.

360-degree street view explorationLive satellite viewReal-time traffic information
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(4)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Old Maps

What are the best old maps apps for iPhone?
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps tops our old maps apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top old maps apps we rank are free to download, including OldMapsOnline - History & Maps and Good Old Maps.
OldMapsOnline - History & Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ old maps apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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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