Best On The Go Map Apps

193+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free on the go map apps? 20 of our 193+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top On The Go Map Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesAug 2026
2Map My Run GPS Running TrackerMap My Run GPS Running TrackerFree4.8★ (748K)YesYesAug 2026
3Trail RouterTrail RouterFree4.6★ (27)NoNoJul 2026
4Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (367K)YesYesAug 2026
5Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.4★ (2.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
7Strava.cz Meal OrderingStrava.cz Meal OrderingFree3.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
8Go Map!!Go Map!!Free4.8★ (319)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for On The Go Map

Footpath Route Planner#1

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#65in Navigation
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Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
  • 👍 Useful for run planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No more free turn by turn
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker#2

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker by Outside Television Inc

5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(748K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in Health & Fitness
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Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Great motivator
  • 💡 Useful challenges and social features
  • 🚀 Helpful voice prompts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
Trail Router#3

Trail Router by Sam Crawford

Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6(27 ratings)
Free
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Discover new running paths with an intelligent routing algorithm that prioritizes parks, forests, and water features while avoiding busy roads. Create custom routes or let the app automatically plot round trips based on your preferences for nature, lighting, or terrain.

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4
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(367K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Distance Tool
Distance Tool
Distance Tool
Area, map & GPS calculator
Free

Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.

Distance calculation between pointsArea calculation for polygonsGPS location dropping
🔧 Utilities
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Strava.cz Meal Ordering
Strava.cz Meal Ordering
Strava.cz Meal Ordering
Ordering meals
Free

Order meals conveniently from your iOS device through an internet portal. This application offers the same functionality as the web version for a seamless food ordering experience.

Order food onlineMobile orderingAccess web portal functionality
🍔 Food & Drink
(5)
free
8
Go Map!!
Go Map!!
Go Map!!
by Bryce Cogswell
Free

Contribute to the world's largest collaborative map by adding and editing points of interest, streets, paths, and more. Track your location, resolve notes, and work offline with full undo/redo capabilities. Explore existing map data and see who made recent edits.

Create and edit OpenStreetMap dataAdd points of interest, streets, and pathsTrack location and heading
🔧 Utilities
(319)
free
9
Ondago
Ondago
Ondago
Offline maps
Free

Explore destinations with official offline maps. Accurately geolocate yourself using GPS, even without an internet connection. Access interactive points of interest, photos, and audio guides for a richer adventure.

Offline GPS geolocationOfficial tourist mapsInteractive points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(28)
free with in-app purchases
10
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Free

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.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
11
Strava data on video - STREIV
Strava data on video - STREIV
Strava data on video - STREIV
Overlay cycling telemetry
Free

Enhance your sports videos by overlaying detailed telemetry data from your Strava activities. Visualize your performance metrics like speed, heart rate, and distance directly on your footage.

Overlay Strava activity dataSupports speed, wattage, distance, heart rate, altitude, cadence, slope, temperatureCustomizable data scaling and positioning
📷 Photo & Video
(47)
free with in-app purchases
12
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(105K)
freemium
13
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Free

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(3.2M)
ad-supported
14
vRace
vRace
vRace
by FPT
Free

This platform connects sports enthusiasts with various activities like running, walking, and cycling. It allows users to track their progress, join challenges, and connect with a community. Earn rewards and stay updated with sports news.

Multi-platform access (PC, mobile)Connect with Strava, GarminActivity tracking (running, walking, cycling)
💪 Health & Fitness
(324)
free with in-app purchases
15
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation
Free

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

100% offline maps and navigationFast zooming and searchDetailed points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(2.7K)
free
16
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate
Top-rated mobile trip planner
Free

Navigate and plan trips offline with detailed world maps based on OpenStreetMap. Customize routes for various vehicles, record GPX tracks, and discover points of interest without an internet connection.

Offline world mapsGPS navigationRoute planning
✈️ Travel
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
17
GPS Live Navigation & Live Map
GPS Live Navigation & Live Map
GPS Live Navigation & Live Map
GPS Navigation & Live Traffic
Free

Navigate your journeys with real-time maps, voice guidance, and live traffic updates. Discover local points of interest, share your location, and avoid hazards with this comprehensive navigation tool.

Real-time mapsVoice navigationLive traffic alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(135)
free with in-app purchases
18
Distance - Find My Distance
Distance - Find My Distance
Distance - Find My Distance
Draw to find area & distance
Free

Easily measure distances and areas on a map by drawing routes. Features include a magnifier for precision, unit customization, and sharing options. Calculate travel time, fuel usage, and more with advanced options.

Draw routes to measure distanceCalculate area on mapMagnifier for precise drawing
🗺️ Navigation
(2.2K)
freemium
19
Poke Genie -Remote Raid IV PvP
Poke Genie -Remote Raid IV PvP
Poke Genie -Remote Raid IV PvP
Ultimate Companion for PoGo
Free

This app helps Pokemon Go trainers optimize their gameplay. It provides tools for evaluating Pokemon stats, planning battles, and organizing collections. Enhance your raiding and PvP performance with detailed analysis and team recommendations.

IV CheckerRemote Raid CoordinatorPvP IV Calculator
🔧 Utilities
(199K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Map My Tracks: ride run walk
Map My Tracks: ride run walk
Map My Tracks: ride run walk
GPS sport & outdoor tracker
Free

Track your walks, runs, and rides with detailed insights and personalized feedback. Discover patterns, celebrate achievements, and connect with a community. Sync with your favorite devices for a comprehensive view of your fitness journey.

GPS activity trackingPersonalized activity insightsGoal setting and progress tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(819)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about On The Go Map

What are the best on the go map apps for iPhone?
Footpath Route Planner tops our on the go map apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top on the go map apps we rank are free to download, including Footpath Route Planner and Map My Run GPS Running Tracker.
Footpath Route Planner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 193+ on the go map 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 plan and navigate custom routes for a variety of outdoor activities like running, hiking, and cycling. You can draw your route with a finger, and the app will automatically snap to roads and trails. It also provides distance and elevation measurements, along with turn-by-turn directions.
Key features include snapping routes to roads and trails, measuring distances and elevations, providing turn-by-turn navigation with offline capabilities, and the ability to share routes with others. The premium version offers advanced features like premium offline maps and route organization.