Best Road Maps Rail Apps

167+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good road maps rail apps. We benchmark 167+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Road Maps Rail

onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS#1

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

OHV Trails & Navigation App
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😊(8.8K 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, INC.

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(357 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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
Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS#3

Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS by Bikemap GmbH

Bike Navigation & Cycling Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(9.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#60in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great route planning
  • 🚲 Useful for cycling
  • 💡 Ability to prioritize bike paths

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy GPS and tracking
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

More Road Maps Rail apps to explore

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Rail Guide
Rail Guide
Rail Guide
by Rail Guide LLC
Free

Explore detailed maps of active, historic, and abandoned rail lines across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes milepost data for most routes and points of interest. Stay updated on map changes via the official Facebook page.

North American rail line mapsCurrent, historic, and abandoned linesMilepost data
🔍 Reference
(0)
ad-supported
5
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
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
iMaps+ for Google Maps
iMaps+ for Google Maps
iMaps+ for Google Maps
Places, Street View & Transit
Free

Access detailed maps, directions, and street view for navigation. Discover nearby places, book hotels, and utilize offline map caching for travel. Record journeys and receive location-based notifications.

Search by address or textRadar search for nearby placesStreet View access
🗺️ Navigation
(763)
subscription
7
City Rail Map - Travel Offline
City Rail Map - Travel Offline
City Rail Map - Travel Offline
Transit for Subway Metro Train
Free

Navigate public transit in major cities worldwide without an internet connection. Find stations, plan routes with distance and travel time, and get walking directions to your destination. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Offline rail mapsGlobal city coverageStation proximity
✈️ Travel
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Tokyo Rail Map+ Lite • Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba
Tokyo Rail Map+ Lite • Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba
Tokyo Rail Map+ Lite • Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Tokyo's extensive rail and subway system with this visually appealing and functional route map. Features include a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find the closest station. Optimized for all Apple devices, it offers high-resolution graphics and zoom capabilities.

Beautiful rail map designInstant route plannerStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(66)
free
9
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
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
10
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
MTA transit and map info
Free

Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. Get live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and connect with customer service via chat. Save your favorite routes for quick access to essential transit details.

Real-time arrival boardService status updatesSystem maps
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
11
New York Rail Map Lite
New York Rail Map Lite
New York Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate New York City's public transit with a beautiful, clear map. Features include a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Beautiful and clear rail mapFastest route plannerStation index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(27)
free
12
TrainsFYI: Train Map & Tracker
TrainsFYI: Train Map & Tracker
TrainsFYI: Train Map & Tracker
A worldwide train tracking map
Free

Explore active trains worldwide on a real-time map. Follow individual train journeys, see routes and stops, and browse by transit network. Coverage is expanding to more countries and rail systems.

Live train position updatesFollow individual train journeysView routes and stops
🗺️ Navigation
(21)
freemium
13
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
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
Vienna Rail Map Lite
Vienna Rail Map Lite
Vienna Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate public transit with a clear and beautiful route map. Features include offline data, a route planner, and station lookup. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Offline data accessRoute planner with transfersStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(23)
free
15
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
Frankfurt Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate public transit with a clear, beautifully designed route map. Features offline data, a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Offline data accessRoute plannerStations index
✈️ Travel
(16)
free
16
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
Kuala Lumpur Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Kuala Lumpur's rail and subway system with a beautifully designed, easy-to-use map. Quickly plan routes, find stations, and view line information. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Beautifully designed rail mapFast route planner with transfersStations index for quick access
✈️ Travel
(14)
free
17
Istanbul Rail Map Lite
Istanbul Rail Map Lite
Istanbul Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Istanbul's public transport system with this clear and beautiful route map. Features include offline data, a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices.

Offline data accessRoute planner with transfersStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(118)
free
18
Sydney Rail Map Lite
Sydney Rail Map Lite
Sydney Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Sydney's rail and subway system with a beautifully designed, clear route map. Features include a route planner, station index, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices, it offers day and night map views for easy legibility.

Beautifully designed rail mapInstant route plannerStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(7)
free
19
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
20
Kyoto Rail Map Lite
Kyoto Rail Map Lite
Kyoto Rail Map Lite
by Ansgar Vollmer Und Till Knorr
Free

Navigate Kyoto's extensive rail and subway network with this intuitive map and route planner. Features include station lookup, line overviews, and GPS support to find nearby stations. Optimized for all Apple devices, it offers high-resolution graphics and interactive controls.

Beautiful rail map designFast route plannerStations index and lookup
✈️ Travel
(11)
free