Best Topo Map &amp; Hiking Tracker Apps

4.7😊(1.4K ratings)

$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

What We Love

👍 Simple to use
🚀 Provides all necessary information
💰 Inexpensive
🔋 Battery-saving features
📍 Accurate tracking
🗺️ Variety of map options
🌐 Works well offline
👌 Straightforward and easy to navigate

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
🚫 Cannot import waypoints
🚫 Does not track total vertical gain
🚫 Cannot force offline map caching
🚫 No export to GPX/KML formats
🔋 Drains battery life

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps by Glacier Peak Studios LLC

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Strong Contender

4.7😊(9.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#74in 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

Topographic Maps & Trails by LW Brands, LLC

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

Worth Considering

by Adventure Projects Inc.

4.6😐(2.8K ratings)

$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.

What We Love

🚀 Great maps and GPS tracking
👍 Useful for hiking and outdoor activities
🚀 Offline maps functionality
👍 Accurate elevation data
👍 Intuitive controls and user-friendly

Room to Improve

🐛 Downloading offline maps is difficult
🔍 Lacks detailed zoom and elevation details
🔍 No compass or GPS coordinate display
🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
🐛 Crashes and performance issues

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Hiking Project

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps

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Download US topographic mapsOffline map viewingGPS location tracking

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.

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RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps

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Offline topographic mapsUSGS National Park mapsThru-hiker trail maps

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USGS and Canadian topo maps

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Access detailed topographical maps for hiking and backcountry activities. Download maps for offline use and navigate with features like waypoints, current location tracking, and compass alignment. Search for millions of geographical features.

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Offline topographic mapsGPS tracking and navigationField guide for plants and animals

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Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning

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Offline 3D topo maps

Offline 3D topographic mapsSatellite image overlaysGPS tracking and route replay

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of the Grand Canyon and Arizona offline. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking with route replay. Expand coverage globally with an in-app purchase.

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures with detailed topographic maps. Features include automatic route calculation, real-time GPS tracking, and the ability to save and share your journeys. Ideal for planning multi-day treks with stage breakdowns.

Detailed topographic maps (IGN France, OpenStreetMap worldwide)Automatic route calculationWalking time estimation with elevation gain

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Hike planning, route sharing

Fully offline topographic mapGPS location trackingHighlighted hiking route

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West Highland Way Map

Offline hiking map

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Navigate the entire West Highland Way with a detailed, offline topographic map. Track your location via GPS, view elevation, and judge distances with a 1km grid. Get route stats to monitor your progress.

USGS Topographical Maps

Offline USGS topographical map downloadsOffline GPS location trackingImport geospatial PDF maps

Access and use high-resolution USGS topographical maps offline with GPS capabilities. Explore historical maps, import custom geospatial PDFs, and plan routes with distance measurement tools. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

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