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Best Ordnance Survey Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our ordnance survey list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Ordnance Survey Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, BikeOS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, BikeFree4.7★ (443)NoYesSep 2026
2JMap SurveyJMap SurveyFree—NoNoMay 2026
3UK MapUK Map$9.993.3★ (7)NoYesSep 2026
4GNSS Survey LoggerGNSS Survey LoggerFree—NoNoAug 2026
5S³ SHAW SurveyS³ SHAW SurveyFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Deswik.SurveyDeswik.SurveyFree—NoNoAug 2026
7Survey Area Calculator ToolSurvey Area Calculator ToolFree—YesNoJul 2026
8Survey Task ManagerSurvey Task ManagerFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Ordnance Survey

OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike#1

OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike by Ordnance Survey

Trail map, plan & GPS navigate
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(443 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and plan outdoor adventures with detailed maps and GPS navigation. Track your hikes, runs, and bike rides, and stay safe with offline maps and community alerts. Explore new trails and relive your past activities.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Excellent OS mapping
  • 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking
  • 🛠️ Useful route planning tools
  • 🔋 Offline maps for battery life
  • 🌄 Detailed elevation profiles

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow map loading and refreshing
  • 🔒 Subscription issues and login problems
  • 🗺️ Offline maps not always reliable
  • 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
UK Map#3

UK Map by Mappendix Limited

Ordnance Survey® map data
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
3.3(7 ratings)
$9.99In-App Purchases
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Explore Great Britain with detailed offline maps using Ordnance Survey data. Download free 1:25,000 and 1:10,000 scale maps, plan routes, mark waypoints, and view terrain in 3D. Access place names, street names, and postcodes without an internet connection.

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FAQ about Ordnance Survey

What are the best ordnance survey apps for iPhone?
OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike tops our ordnance survey apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 443 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top ordnance survey apps we rank are free to download, including OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike and JMap Survey.
OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ ordnance survey apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
OS Maps is a navigation app designed for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed maps, GPS tracking, route planning, and safety features to help users explore trails and stay informed.
Key features include detailed topographic and aerial maps, offline map downloads, GPS live tracking with off-course alerts, activity recording and history, community alerts for trail conditions, and route planning with automatic 'snap-to-path'.