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Best Public Land Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our public land list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Public Land Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsFree4.9★ (274K)YesYesSep 2026
2US Public LandsUS Public Lands$3.994.5★ (745)NoNoSep 2026
3BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPSBaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPSFree4.6★ (9.2K)NoYesSep 2026
4LandGlide: Parcel & Field MapsLandGlide: Parcel & Field MapsFree4.8★ (59K)YesYesSep 2026
5Public Land HunterPublic Land HunterFree4.5★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
6USC 43 - Public LandsUSC 43 - Public LandsFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Zero Credit LandZero Credit LandFree—YesNoJul 2026
8BLM Public Lands Map Guide USABLM Public Lands Map Guide USA$2.993.5★ (6)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Public Land

onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps#1

onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Compass, Wind & Property Info
Editor's Choice
🗺️ 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
  • 👍 OnX is piece of mind!
  • 👍 Thank you
  • 👍 Incredible app and customer service
  • 👍 Useful!
  • 👍 Essential Hunting Tool
  • 👍 Best app I have ever used

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Missing features
  • 🐛 Canada users do not waste your money
  • 🐛 Hunters in Ontario, Canada
  • 🐛 Not for Canadians
  • 🐛 Sucks in Canada🇨🇦 DO NOT SPEND MONEY!!!
  • 🐛 Not working for Canada
  • 🐛 Useless!
  • 🐛 Useless for Canada
  • 🐛 No Canadian land owners?
  • 🐛 Works in canada?? what part???
  • 🐛 Nothing for Canadians
  • 🐛 Forces you to choose a state…
  • 🐛 USA Only
  • 🐛 Has no purpose
  • 🐛 Parcel line
  • 🐛 App is starting to freeze up
  • 🐛 Basic service property boundaries are inaccurate
  • 🐛 No Canada
US Public Lands#2

US Public Lands by Two Steps Beyond

Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.5😞(745 ratings)
$3.99
#25in Travel
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Discover and visualize federal land ownership across the US. This app provides offline map layers for various agencies, allowing you to identify land types, access agency information, and locate yourself on public lands. It's a valuable tool for outdoor enthusiasts and researchers.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🗺️ Helpful for finding public lands
  • 💻 Useful for boondocking

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ Inaccurate maps and boundaries
  • 🤔 Lacks important details and information
  • 💰 Not worth the cost
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
#26in 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
  • 📍 Useful location tracking and waypoint features
  • 🌍 Covers all 50 US states

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Outdated or inaccurate land ownership data
  • 🔍 Slow loading of map layers and details
  • 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian users
  • 🔄 Mandatory app updates can cause issues offline

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FAQ about Public Land

What are the best public land apps for iPhone?
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps tops our public land apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 274K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top public land apps we rank are free to download, including onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps and BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS.
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ public land apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
onX Hunt is a GPS mapping application designed to help hunters plan, scout, and navigate their hunting trips. It provides detailed nationwide land boundaries, species data, 3D maps, and offline navigation capabilities to enhance hunting success.
Key features include nationwide land ownership maps, GPS navigation, offline map downloads, 3D terrain analysis, species data, weather forecasts, and the ability to mark waypoints. It also integrates with compatible hunting tools like trail cameras and rangefinders.

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