Best Satellite Map Navigation Apps

195+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

MapXplorer is the household name in satellite map navigation, but it's far from the only option. We track 195+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Satellite Map Navigation

MapXplorer: GPS Navigation#1

MapXplorer: GPS Navigation by GOLDLAB APPLICATIONS YAZILIM VE BILISIM ANONIM SIRKETI

Offline Map-GPS-Speed Camera
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😞(29K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Navigation
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Navigate with confidence using offline maps, real-time speed camera alerts, and GPS tracking. This app provides smart search for amenities, route saving, and travel history review for a stress-free and efficient journey.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 👍 Wonderful
  • 👍 Nice

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Inaccurate routing
Live Satellite View & GPS Maps#2

Live Satellite View & GPS Maps by Muhammad Asad Khan

High Definition Earth Imagery
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😞(343 ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore Earth from space with high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time GPS tracking. View any location worldwide, plan trips, and discover geographical data with interactive maps and customizable layers. Ideal for travel, education, and outdoor adventures.

What We Love

  • 👍 Very good
  • 👍 Sweet
  • 👍 Great
  • 👍 New

Room to Improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 🤥 Scam allegations
  • ⏳ Outdated information
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#3

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS, Trails, Hiking, Offroad
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(125K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#18in Navigation
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps

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Live Earth Map: Satellite View
Live Earth Map: Satellite View
Live Earth Map: Satellite View
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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
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6
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Satellite Map - Earth View
Street View and Earth Maps
Free
$39.99 | 100% OFF

Explore Earth with high-definition 3D satellite imagery and immersive street views. Discover distant lands, plan trips, or explore from home with detailed maps and an interactive globe. Access geographical information and navigate with GPS.

High-definition satellite imageryImmersive 360-degree street viewInteractive 3D maps and globe
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7
Satellite Map - Live Earth
Satellite Map - Live Earth
Satellite Map - Live Earth
by 慧敏 赵
Free

Explore the world with high-definition satellite imagery, 3D building models, and real-time contour maps. Discover global street information and enjoy breathtaking scenery from anywhere.

HD satellite maps3D building modelsReal-time contour maps
🗺️ Navigation
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8
GPS Map Navigation
GPS Map Navigation
GPS Map Navigation
Route planner, Traffic Alert
Free

Navigate seamlessly with real-time GPS guidance that adapts to traffic conditions. Offers multiple transportation modes, turn-by-turn voice directions, and points of interest. Customize routes to avoid tolls or highways for your ideal journey.

Real-time GPS guidanceTraffic condition updatesMultiple transportation modes
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
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
Live Satellite View & Maps
Live Satellite View & Maps
Live Satellite View & Maps
by Zia Ur Rahman
Free

Explore the world with live satellite and street views, find the best routes, and discover nearby places. Get real-time traffic updates and a built-in compass for your journeys. All features are free to use.

Live satellite and street viewRoute finding from source to destinationCurrent location display and sharing
🗺️ Navigation
(33)
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11
Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map
Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map
Satellite Tracker ISS Live Map
ISS & Satellite Tracker Live
Free

Track satellites and the International Space Station in real-time with accurate orbital paths and visibility forecasts. Learn about space missions and receive custom alerts for upcoming passes. Designed for space enthusiasts and stargazers of all levels.

Live Satellite & ISS TrackingSatellite Visibility & Pass ForecastsEducational Insights
🔧 Utilities
(265)
free with in-app purchases
12
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
MAPAS: Live Street View & GPS
Earth Google Maps, Satellite
Free

Explore the world virtually with live street views, 3D earth imagery, and integrated maps. Discover new places, navigate with precision, and take immersive virtual tours from anywhere.

Live Street ViewGoogle Maps Integration3D Earth Imagery
🗺️ Navigation
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Find & Reach, Seamlessly
Free

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap)Location search (restaurants, gas stations)Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle)
🗺️ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
14
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
Globe Earth 3D - Live Map
GPS Live Earth Navigation
Free

Explore a 3D model of Earth with detailed political and physical maps, weather, and geographical information. Discover nearby places with live satellite views and track your location. Customize your device with a live 3D Earth wallpaper.

3D Earth modelPolitical and physical mapsWeather information
🗺️ Navigation
(985)
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15
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Aqua Map Boating
Marine navigation and fishing
Free

This app provides official, weekly updated nautical charts for marine navigation. It allows for offline map downloads, GPS track recording, and integration with onboard instruments. Enhance your boating safety and experience with advanced features like weather forecasts and AIS collision detection.

Official NOAA nautical chartsOffline map downloadsGPS track recording
🗺️ Navigation
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Where Am I At? - GPS Maps App
Where Am I At? - GPS Maps App
Where Am I At? - GPS Maps App
Map Your Exact Location
Free

Instantly discover your current position with detailed location information including coordinates, address, and altitude. Easily track your movement on the map and share your location with others via multiple platforms.

Automatic location detectionDisplay coordinates, address, and altitudeTrack position while moving
🗺️ Navigation
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Travel Camera & Compass
Travel Camera & Compass
Travel Camera & Compass
GPS Map, Navigation & Geotag
Free

Capture and navigate your travels with a feature-rich companion app. Geotag photos, explore interactive maps with highlights, and use a digital compass. Discover destinations through videos and extract audio from clips.

Geotagged travel photography with filtersInteractive world map with travel highlights3D globe view for travel planning
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(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Satellite map AR SatFinder 3D
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Antenna mobile signal finder
Free

This tool uses augmented reality to help align satellite dishes with precise 3D models and real-time satellite views. It provides a comprehensive database of transponders and channel information worldwide, streamlining installations.

AR 3D satellite dish model for alignmentReal-time AR satellite viewing3D LNB tilt indicator
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Street View - Map Navigation
Street View - Map Navigation
Street View - Map Navigation
by Trinh Mai Luong
Free

Explore the world with a comprehensive navigation companion. Find precise directions, discover nearby places, and view street-level panoramas of any address. Share your location and use the built-in compass for enhanced travel adventures.

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20
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
We Maps 04 | 3D + 2D World Map
3D + 2D Satellite Map App
Free

Explore the world with a dual-view map interface, offering both 3D and 2D perspectives simultaneously. Navigate using intuitive gestures, search for locations by address, and access real-time traffic data. Includes a compass, GPS, and Wikipedia integration.

3D and 2D map viewsLocation search by addressTap and hold for location
🗺️ Navigation
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases