Best Outdoor Maps Apps

4.8😊(127K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
📥 Offline maps
💾 Ability to download maps
🗺️ Detailed topographic maps
🗺️ Helpful for navigation
🗺️ Great for hiking/biking

Room to Improve

🔍 Poor search functionality
🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
💰 Expensive maps
🔋 Battery drain
🤔 Confusing interface
🔄 Difficulty managing downloaded maps
🚫 Subscription model issues

Garmin Explore™ by Garmin

Explore with a Garmin device

Worth Considering

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

4.1😐(1K ratings)

Free

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Navigate off-grid with this app, which pairs with a compatible Garmin device for trip planning, mapping, and navigation even without Wi-Fi or cellular service. Plan routes, download maps for offline use, and sync data to the cloud.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Excellent for planning routes and activities
💡 Great for offline navigation with downloaded maps
👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
👍 Useful for tracking and sharing adventures

Room to Improve

🐛 Sync issues with Garmin devices
🔍 Lacking detailed map options in some regions
🔍 Confusing interface and terminology
🐛 Crashes and performance issues
🔒 Requires login and internet connection for full functionality

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Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps

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.

free with in-app purchases

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Mapy.com: Maps Offline & GPS

Walk & Cycle Route Planner

Offline world mapsHiking and biking trail planningVoice navigation

Plan and navigate hiking, biking, and skiing routes worldwide with detailed offline maps. Discover points of interest, access weather forecasts, and utilize voice navigation for various activities. Track your adventures and share your location with others.

✈️ Travel

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CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

Route Planning & Navigation

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning

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.

BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS

(7.5K)

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Offline 3D, Parcel Info, LIDAR

Offline GPS and tracking800+ map layersPrivate parcel boundaries & owner names

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.

free with in-app purchases

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The Broads Maps Offline

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search for places and roads

Navigate the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads with detailed offline maps and powerful search. Plan routes, track your location, and share your position without needing a mobile signal. Includes contour lines, footpaths, and hill information.

OpenStreetMap & GPS - Mapki

Route Planner & Tracker

Privacy-focused GPS toolsVersatile offline mapsNo account registration required

This app offers professional, privacy-focused navigation with versatile maps and precise GPS tools. It works entirely offline and without accounts, keeping your data local or synced via private iCloud. Ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and boating.

free with in-app purchases

AltoTrails: Outdoor & Maps

Plan & Navigate Outdoor Tracks

Offline hiking maps & GPS

Official park mapsReal-time location on trailsOffline navigation

Navigate parks and trails with confidence using official, accurate maps. Track your hikes and explore new routes with real-time location data, even offline. The app's coverage is rapidly expanding thanks to community contributions.

Private outdoor GPS map

Snowdonia Outdoor Map

Offline outdoor map

Offline mapsFootpath and track displayContour lines

Navigate Snowdonia National Park with an offline map. Access detailed trails, hills, and landmarks without a mobile signal. Pinpoint your location using GPS and view OS grid references.

free

South Downs Maps Offline

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search functionality

Navigate the South Downs region with detailed offline maps from Ordnance Survey. Plan routes, search for locations, and track your GPS position without a mobile signal. Includes contour lines, footpaths, and hill information.

Loch Lomond Maps Offline

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search functionality

Navigate the Loch Lomond region with detailed offline maps from Ordnance Survey. Plan routes, search for locations, and track your GPS position without needing a mobile signal. Includes extensive footpath data and hill information.

Cairngorms Maps Offline

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search functionality

Navigate the Cairngorms region with detailed offline maps and GPS tracking. Plan routes, search for locations, and share your current position without needing a mobile signal. Includes contour lines, footpaths, and hill information.

Game Maps - Play the IRL Map

Game-Style Minimap & GPS

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts

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.

by Map Guided Adventures, LLC

(9.3K)

freemium

Map Guided Adventures

Detailed off-road park mapsOffline navigation supportTrail discovery

Explore off-road parks across the USA with detailed maps and robust offline navigation. Discover trails and park features confidently without an internet connection, perfect for enthusiasts and casual explorers alike.

Lake District Outdoor Map PRO

(7)

freemium

National Park Topo Map

Offline topographic mapsFootpath and track visibilitySearch for lakes, hills, and cliffs

Access detailed offline maps of the Lake District National Park for outdoor activities. Navigate footpaths, tracks, and terrain features without needing a mobile signal. Search for specific locations like lakes, hills, and cliffs.

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