Best Topo Map & Hiking Tracker Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free topo map & hiking tracker apps? 15 of our 245+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Topo Map & Hiking Tracker Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Topo Map & Hiking TrackerTopo Map & Hiking Tracker$0.994.7★ (1.4K)NoNoAug 2026
2Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3Treeline Maps: Topo & TrailsTreeline Maps: Topo & TrailsFreeNoYesAug 2026
4Topo Maps by LandscapeTopo Maps by LandscapeFree4.8★ (73)NoYesSep 2026
5Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoSep 2026
6Topo Maps USTopo Maps USFree4.4★ (206)NoNoSep 2026
7Topographic Maps & TrailsTopographic Maps & Trails$4.994.6★ (2.8K)NoNoSep 2026
8RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo MapsRouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo MapsFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Topo Map & Hiking Tracker

Topo Map & Hiking Tracker#1

Topo Map & Hiking Tracker by LW Brands, LLC

Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(1.4K ratings)
$0.99
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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#2

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps by Glacier Peak Studios LLC

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(9.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#60in 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

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FAQ about Topo Map & Hiking Tracker

What are the best topo map & hiking tracker apps for iPhone?
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker tops our topo map & hiking tracker apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 15 of the top topo map & hiking tracker apps we rank are free to download, including Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps and Treeline Maps: Topo & Trails.
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ topo map & hiking tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a comprehensive hiking tracker, allowing users to monitor their activity statistics such as total distance, vertical gain, time spent, and calories burned. It also provides detailed topographic and satellite maps for navigation and route visualization.
Key features include detailed activity tracking optimized for battery life, the ability to view and recap hikes on a map with color-coded tracks based on elevation, iCloud backup for data synchronization across devices, and access to USGS Topo and Satellite map layers.