Best Old Maps Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Looking for free old maps apps? 20 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Old Maps Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	OldMapsOnline - History & Maps	Free	3.3★ (23)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Good Old Maps	Free	—	No	No	Jun 2026
3	U.S. old map	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026
4	Maps Explorer	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
5	Vetus Maps	Free	4.8★ (97)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	OldView: Historic City Tourism	Free	4.7★ (71)	No	No	Jun 2026
7	GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS	Free	4.6★ (422)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Google Earth	Free	4.0★ (47K)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Old Maps

#1

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps by Klokan Technologies

Unveil the World's History

Editor's Choice

3.3😞(23 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

Maps Explorer: old maps

🗺️ Navigation

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

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

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

Examine the planet

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

Battle Maps: America’s Wars

Battle Maps: America’s Wars

Battle Maps: America’s Wars

by American Battlefield Trust

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

Places, navigation & traffic

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

free with in-app purchases

🗺️ Navigation

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

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

free with in-app purchases

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

by JOHN MONTAGUE HOWARD

🗺️ Navigation

Yandex Maps & Navigator

Yandex Maps & Navigator

Yandex Maps & Navigator

Transport, Transit, Navigation

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Maps and GPS location

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

🗺️ 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 Of Helsinki

Maps Of Helsinki

Maps Of Helsinki

Sights in old and new maps

🗺️ Navigation

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

Beautiful maps brought to life

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

FAQ about Old Maps

What are the best old maps apps for iPhone?

OldMapsOnline - History & Maps tops our old maps apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 23 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free old maps apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 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 October 2026.

How many old maps apps are on the App Store?

We track 248+ old maps apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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