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Best On The Road Map Apps

162+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know onX Offroad, this is the deeper bench. 162+ on the road map apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Compare top On The Road Map Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSFree4.4★ (9.4K)YesYesAug 2026
2Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesAug 2026
3BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPSBaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPSFree4.6★ (9.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesAug 2026
5Mapstr – Save & Follow PlacesMapstr – Save & Follow PlacesFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026
6Hipcamp: Camping, RVs & CabinsHipcamp: Camping, RVs & CabinsFree4.8★ (54K)NoNoAug 2026
7Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoAug 2026
8onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsFree4.9★ (274K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for On The Road Map

onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS#1

onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS by onXmaps, Inc.

OHV Trails & Navigation App
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😊(9.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Navigation
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Navigate off-road with detailed trail maps, GPS, and compass features. Discover legal camping spots, filter trails by vehicle type and difficulty, and plan multi-day adventures. Access property lines, weather data, and cell coverage information for a safer off-roading experience.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
  • 🧭 Helpful navigation features
  • 💻 Seamless desktop and mobile integration
  • 🌄 Great for finding remote trails and campsites

Room to Improve

  • 🇨🇦 Limited coverage and data in Canada
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and use certain features
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps#2

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps by TrailBehind

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(32K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
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Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent offline functionality
  • 🗺️ Detailed and customizable maps
  • 🧭 Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
  • 📸 Ability to add photos to tracks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Confusing map/feature management
BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS#3

BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS by BaseMap Inc

Offline 3D, Parcel Info, LIDAR
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(9.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent offline maps and features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate mapping data
  • 💰 Great value for the price

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Outdated or inaccurate land ownership data
  • 🔍 Slow loading of map layers and details

More On The Road Map apps to explore

4
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Free

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.

Snap to roads and trailsMeasure distance and elevationTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Mapstr – Save & Follow Places
Mapstr – Save & Follow Places
Mapstr – Save & Follow Places
Restaurants, cafes, guides ...
Free

Save and organize all your favorite places worldwide, from restaurants to hidden gems. Discover new spots through recommendations from friends and trusted sources, and easily share your own curated maps.

One-tap place savingUnlimited color and tag organizationImport existing map lists
✈️ Travel
(2.5K)
freemium
6
Hipcamp: Camping, RVs & Cabins
Hipcamp: Camping, RVs & Cabins
Hipcamp: Camping, RVs & Cabins
All the campsites. One app.
Free

Discover and book unique camping experiences across the United States, from national parks to private land. Find last-minute availability, set alerts for sold-out spots, and explore diverse options like cabins, glamping, and RV resorts.

Explore campsites on a single mapSearch for last-minute availabilityBook private land camping
✈️ Travel
(54K)
free
7
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
8
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps
Compass, Wind & Property Info
Free

Plan and execute hunts with advanced GPS navigation, detailed land boundary information, and species data. Access offline maps, weather forecasts, and integrate with compatible hunting tools for a more organized and efficient experience.

GPS navigationNationwide land boundariesOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(274K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
🗺️ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS
Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS
Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS
Bike Navigation & Cycling Maps
Free

Discover and record global cycling routes with this app. Plan multi-day adventures, find local trails, and navigate with turn-by-turn directions. Optimize routes for your bike type and access offline maps for seamless exploration.

Global bike route discoveryRide planning and recordingTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(9.5K)
freemium
11
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
12
Polaris®
Polaris®
Polaris®
Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
Free

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan adventurous rides with detailed maps and navigation, and discover gear. Connect to in-vehicle displays for an enhanced experience.

Vehicle service history and maintenance remindersRide planning with snap-to-trail routingOn/offline maps and navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
The Weather Channel - Radar
Storm Alerts, Lightning, Rain
Free

Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

Daily and hourly forecastsLive Doppler radar mapsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(6M)
free with in-app purchases
15
Street View 3D Live Earth Map
Street View 3D Live Earth Map
Street View 3D Live Earth Map
Live Earth Camera Map 3D
Free

Explore the world with 360-degree street-level views and real-time GPS tracking. Discover locations, find nearby services, and navigate effortlessly with interactive maps and panoramic imagery.

360-degree street view explorationLive map and real-time GPS trackingDual screen mode for immersive viewing
🗺️ Navigation
(269)
free with in-app purchases
16
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
Guru Maps - Offline Navigation
GPS Route Planner & Tracker
Free

Navigate the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn GPS directions. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures, and discover millions of points of interest with rich 3D terrain views. Sync your data across devices for seamless exploration.

Offline maps and navigationTurn-by-turn voice directionsMulti-stop route planning
🗺️ Navigation
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

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
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
19
MapDraw: Draw on maps
MapDraw: Draw on maps
MapDraw: Draw on maps
Paint the earth more colorful
$4.99

Create custom maps by drawing directly on them. Mark locations, add annotations, and plan routes digitally. Ideal for educational purposes, trip planning, and sharing local insights.

Draw directly on mapsAdd custom annotations and symbolsPlan trips and connect destinations
🗺️ Navigation
(594)
free
20
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Hotels, Restaurants, Tours
Free

Discover destinations, plan trips, and book hotels and tours with recommendations from millions of travelers. Earn rewards on bookings and activities, and organize your itineraries all in one place.

Millions of traveler reviewsBook hotels and experiencesEarn Trip Cash rewards
✈️ Travel
(479K)
ad-supported

FAQ about On The Road Map

What are the best on the road map apps for iPhone?
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS tops our on the road map apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 9.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top on the road map apps we rank are free to download, including onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS and Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps.
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 162+ on the road map apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The onX Offroad app provides detailed off-road trail maps, GPS navigation, and tools to discover legal camping spots. It allows users to filter trails by vehicle type and difficulty, view property lines, and access weather and cell coverage data for planning and safe navigation.
Key features include 3D trail maps, GPS and compass navigation, the ability to filter trails by vehicle type (4x4, dirt bikes, etc.) and difficulty, a layer for finding legal dispersed camping in National Forests, offline map downloads, turn-by-turn directions, and trip tracking.