Best Topo GPS Apps

4.5😊(474 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.

What We Love

👍 Excellent multi-country map system
👍 Best routes for outdoorsy travelers
👍 Brilliant app for navigation and route planning
👍 Excellent for off-road and adventure riding
👍 Fantastic for planning and sharing hiking routes
👍 High quality and detailed maps

Room to Improve

🐛 Offline download issues with TLS errors
🐛 Incorrect location search results
💰 Paid maps disappear after purchase
💰 Expensive for full map coverage
🤔 Unintuitive user interface and route planning
🤔 Missing trail/path data in some areas
🤔 Slow map download speeds

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps by Glacier Peak Studios LLC

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Strong Contender

4.7😊(9.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#68in Navigation

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate offline maps
📍 Reliable GPS tracking
🗺️ Variety of map options
🔍 Detailed trail information
⛰️ Useful for backcountry navigation
💻 Seamless desktop integration
🤝 Excellent customer support

Room to Improve

🐢 Slow map downloads
🤔 Confusing user interface
🔒 Paywall for many features
🗺️ Limited map coverage outside US
🔋 High battery consumption
🗺️ Inaccurate trail mapping in some areas

Topo Maps US by DC Cloud Apps, LLC

Worth Considering

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

4.4😊(213 ratings)

Free

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

What We Love

👍 Intuitive and simple user interface
📱 Works completely offline with downloaded maps
💰 Free app with no subscriptions or ads
🗺️ High-quality USGS topographic maps
📍 Accurate GPS location tracking
🚩 Easy waypoint/flag marking system
📏 Convenient distance measurement tool
🔒 Privacy-focused, no data collection
⚡ Reliable and stable performance
🎯 Focused feature set without bloat
🛰️ Works in airplane mode
📥 Simple map download and management
🧭 Compass heading to waypoints
🏔️ Excellent for backcountry navigation

Room to Improve

🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
🔋 High battery drain during route recording
❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
⚠️ Route recording stops unexpectedly
🔍 No search functionality for trails/landmarks
📱 Missing Apple Watch support
🗺️ Zoom limitations for detailed local areas
⏸️ Cannot pause tracking mid-hike
💾 Difficult map transfer between devices
🔄 Repetitive map download prompts
🧭 No built-in compass/map orientation feature
📤 No iCloud backup for GPS tracks

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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.

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Coordinates – GPS Converter

Lat/Lon to UTM, MGRS, and more

Coordinate conversion (UTM, MGRS, Georef, etc.)Batch conversion of multiple coordinatesAdd notes, photos, and media to saved locations

This app is a versatile tool for converting and managing geographic coordinates. It supports numerous global formats and datums, allowing users to view, input, and save locations with rich details. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

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GPS Tracker and Offline Maps

GPS Tracks

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

(18K)

iHikeGPS NZ : LINZ Topo Maps

New Zealand Walk, Hike & Tramp

$2.99

Navigate New Zealand's backcountry with official LINZ topo maps offline. Track your hikes, record routes, and get estimated arrival times even without cell service. Offers detailed elevation data and sun/moon positions.

Official LINZ New Zealand topo mapsOffline map accessTrack recording and playback

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All USA, USFS, Southern Canada

$4.99

This app transforms your device into a powerful GPS receiver with detailed offline topographic maps for the USA and Southern Canada. It offers robust track recording, route navigation, and waypoint management, even without a cell signal. Ideal for outdoor adventures, it provides essential navigation tools for hiking, biking, and more.

Offline topographic map displayGPS track recordingRoute planning and navigation

Speedometer 55 GPS Speed & HUD

(60)

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Limit Alert,Black Box,Trip log

Speed limit alerts (visual and audio)GPS black box for trip dataLocation sharing

This app functions as a sophisticated speedometer, alerting you to speed limit violations with visual and auditory cues. It also provides location sharing, altitude readings, and a GPS black box for trip data. Calculate mileage, costs, and fuel consumption for your journeys.

(65K)

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

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.

(32K)

Current heading, course, speed, coordinates, altitudeStreet, topographic, and satellite mapsCached maps for offline viewing

GPS

by Void Stop Pty Ltd

$0.99

This app provides detailed location data including speed, altitude, and coordinates. It offers various map views and tracks your journey statistics. Customize settings for units, display, and background operation.

Detailed Info from RaceBox GPS

Detailed GPS information displayDirect data stream from RaceBox Mini GPSRequires RaceBox GPS device

This utility app displays detailed GPS information directly from a RaceBox Mini GPS device. It requires the RaceBox GPS hardware to function and provides real-time data.

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Topographic Maps & Trails

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

$4.99

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

Offline USGS topographic mapsSatellite and topo map layersHiking activity tracker

(2.8K)

4WD Maps - Offline Topo Maps

Offroad 4x4 GPS Navigation

$64.99

Navigate off-road with detailed topographic maps and real-time GPS tracking. Plan routes, record trips, and share your adventures. Access a comprehensive library of Australian 4WD maps without recurring subscriptions.

Offline topographic mapsReal-time GPS trackingRoute planning

Backcountry GPS, Hike Logbook

(4)

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Topo Maps by Landscape

3D mountain visualizationsOffline GPS navigationHike logging with stats and photos

This app helps users discover and navigate mountains, offering 3D visualizations of peaks and offline GPS tracking. It logs hikes with detailed stats, photos, and route maps, automatically tracking summit achievements and providing lifetime statistics. Integration with Apple Health and GPX/KML imports enhance the user experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

(73)

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New Zealand topographic maps

(0)

TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps

Navigate the outdoors with precision using GPS and multiple coordinate systems. Ideal for military, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, it displays your accurate position on various map layers and supports KML import/export.

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS supportAccurate position displayMultiple map layers

(2.5K)

Elite GPS

by Steve Haebich

Real-time GPS location trackingRoute optimizationGeofencing capabilities

This app provides advanced navigation and tracking with real-time GPS, route optimization, and geofencing. Monitor movements, set location-based alerts, and review travel history with a secure and precise interface.

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You are here - GPS for any map

Know where you are on any map