Best Onx Backcountry Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to onx backcountry or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Onx Backcountry Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1onX Backcountry: 3D Trail MapsonX Backcountry: 3D Trail MapsFree4.8★ (6.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSFree4.4★ (9.5K)YesYesAug 2026
3onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsFree4.9★ (274K)YesYesAug 2026
4AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
5National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (124K)NoNoAug 2026
6Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesAug 2026
7CalTopo: Backcountry MappingCalTopo: Backcountry MappingFree4.8★ (7.3K)NoNoAug 2026
8REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor GearREI Co-op – Shop Outdoor GearFree4.6★ (36K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Onx Backcountry

onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps#1

onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Offline Hiking & Biking GPS
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(6.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Navigation
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Navigate the backcountry with offline maps and GPS tracking for hiking, skiing, and biking. Discover new trails, plan routes, and access detailed terrain data, weather forecasts, and hazard information. Your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, even without cell service.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great mapping features
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Offline maps work well
  • 📍 Accurate GPS tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🇨🇦 Limited content for Canada
  • 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔢 Lacks metric units
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS#2

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

OHV Navigation, Camping Trails
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😊(9.5K 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
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps#3

onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Compass, Wind & Property Info
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😐(274K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Spotting
  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 The app is fantastic and their customer service even better
  • 👍 Land research

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Missing features
  • 🐛 Canada users do not waste your money
  • 🐛 Hunters in Ontario, Canada

More Onx Backcountry apps to explore

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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
5
National Park Service
National Park Service
National Park Service
The official app of 420+ parks
Free

Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Plan your visit with details on amenities, operating hours, and fees. Download park content for offline use, ensuring access even without internet service.

Interactive park mapsSelf-guided park toursOffline park content download
✈️ Travel
(124K)
free
6
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

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.

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
7
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping
Route Planning & Navigation
Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3K)
free
8
REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor Gear
REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor Gear
REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor Gear
by Recreational Equipment, Inc
Free

Shop for outdoor gear and clothing from top brands and the co-op's own lines. Access deals, manage your account, and pick up orders in-store. Find everything you need for hiking, camping, cycling, and more.

Access deals and discountsManage wish lists and purchase historyUtilize member benefits and rewards
🛍️ Shopping
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.3K)
freemium
10
Offline RouteMap 3D
Offline RouteMap 3D
Offline RouteMap 3D
by Ghorpade Sandip
Free

Navigate any outdoor adventure with detailed 3D and topographic maps, accessible offline. Record your routes, track distance and elevation, and document your journeys with a personal adventure journal. Explore terrain and landmarks with interactive tools.

High-detail 3D and topographic mapsOffline map accessTrail discovery with smart filters
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
ad-supported
11
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Plan routes & navigate offline
Free

Plan multi-day treks and navigate offline with detailed topographic maps. Discover accommodations along your route, manage your gear, and track your progress day by day. Works without a signal for a reliable hiking experience.

Multi-day route planningOffline topographic mapsGPS navigation
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
12
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National parks guide and maps
Free

Discover and explore national parks with detailed trail information, offline maps, and live GPS tracking. Plan your perfect trip with hike difficulty ratings, curated lists, and essential park insights. Never get lost and find family-friendly trails or hidden gems.

Offline trail data and descriptionsLive GPS position on terrain/satellite mapsHike search by map or curated lists
✈️ Travel
(1.5K)
free
13
Star Track Maps 3d Offline
Star Track Maps 3d Offline
Star Track Maps 3d Offline
by Ajaykumar P Bhindi
Free

Navigate the outdoors with detailed 3D and topographic maps, even offline. Discover new trails, record your routes with real-time stats, and keep a journal of your adventures. Explore confidently off the grid.

3D offline mapsTrail discovery and filtersRoute recording and stats
🔧 Utilities
(4)
ad-supported
14
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado's Official Trail Map
Free

Explore Colorado's trails with this comprehensive map app. Discover routes, download offline maps, record trips, and log field notes. Earn badges by completing challenges and share your adventures with the community.

Comprehensive trail mapsOffline map downloadsTrip recording
🗺️ Navigation
(234)
free with in-app purchases
15
Mountain Maps: Hiking
Mountain Maps: Hiking
Mountain Maps: Hiking
Mountain trails, route planner
Free

Plan and navigate custom hiking, trekking, and skiing routes with AI-powered route calculation. Access detailed topographic maps, elevation profiles, and snow conditions for offline use across Europe. Supports GPX file import and export for seamless integration with GPS devices.

AI-powered route calculationOffline topographic maps of EuropeDetailed elevation profiles and slope analysis
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
UT.no
UT.no
UT.no
Hele Norges turplanlegger
Free

Plan your outdoor adventures with detailed maps, trail information, and trip suggestions. Save favorites, check into destinations, and track your journeys. Download offline maps for areas with no mobile signal.

Detailed hiking maps with trailsThousands of trip suggestionsSave favorite trips and cabins
✈️ Travel
(0)
ad-supported
17
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map
by Iterum, LLC
$12.99

Navigate Utah's Central Wasatch mountains with this app. It displays over 1,000 backcountry locations on a high-resolution topo map, shows your GPS location, and features a destination arrow on an integrated compass. Access detailed information and photos for hundreds of locations.

1,000+ backcountry locations indexHigh-resolution topo mapGPS location display
🗺️ Navigation
(502)
paid
18
Peakery
Peakery
Peakery
mountain hiking
Free

Discover, track, and share mountain hikes worldwide. Explore over 600,000 peaks with detailed maps and use the GPS tracker for navigation. Collect your climbing history with photos and trip reports, and browse community adventures.

Discover 600,000+ peaks worldwideDetailed map layers (topo, satellite, 3D)Offline peak browsing and searching
💪 Health & Fitness
(28)
free
19
Rother: Hiking Tours & Maps
Rother: Hiking Tours & Maps
Rother: Hiking Tours & Maps
Trails with GPS, offline map
Free
$11.99 | 100% OFF

Discover and navigate tested hiking and biking trails with offline maps and GPS. Plan your own routes, record adventures, and access detailed tour descriptions from professional authors. Unlock individual guides or a comprehensive subscription for global access.

Offline maps and GPS navigationTested tour suggestions from professional authorsRoute planning and adventure recording
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
20
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Explore the mountains in 3D
Free

Navigate mountain adventures with detailed 3D maps and offline GPS capabilities. Plan routes, discover points of interest, and access specialized tools for hiking, skiing, paragliding, and more. Explore terrain, check weather, and track your progress even without an internet connection.

3D map visualizationOffline GPS navigationRoute planning and export (GPX)
🗺️ Navigation
(165)
freemium

FAQ about Onx Backcountry

What are the best onx backcountry apps for iPhone?
onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps tops our onx backcountry apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top onx backcountry apps we rank are free to download, including onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps and onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS.
onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ onx backcountry apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
onX Backcountry is an offline GPS mapping and navigation app designed for outdoor recreation. It allows users to discover trails, plan routes, and navigate confidently through hiking, backcountry skiing, and mountain biking activities, even without cell service.
Key features include offline 3D and LiDAR-based topographic maps, activity-specific map modes for hiking and skiing, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps, weather and wind forecasts, custom route planning with snap-to-trail functionality, distance and elevation measurement, and breadcrumb trail tracking.

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