Best Travel Maps Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ travel maps apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Travel Maps Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
2Waze Navigation & Live TrafficWaze Navigation & Live TrafficFree4.8★ (3.2M)YesNoAug 2026
3MapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsMapQuest GPS Navigation & MapsFree4.2★ (21K)YesYesAug 2026
4Visited: Travel Tracker & MapVisited: Travel Tracker & MapFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
5Apple MapsApple MapsFree2.4★ (52K)NoNoAug 2026
6MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS NavMAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS NavFree4.7★ (78K)NoYesAug 2026
7Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026
8CityMaps2Go – Offline MapsCityMaps2Go – Offline MapsFree4.6★ (5.1K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Travel Maps

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.3M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic#2

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic by Waze Inc.

Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeAds
#2in Navigation
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Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time traffic updates
  • 🚗 Helpful hazard and incident reporting
  • 📍 Precise navigation and route guidance
  • 🗺️ Community-driven map updates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable route recalculation
  • 🚧 Inaccurate or outdated road closure information
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and reporting issues
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps#3

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps by MapQuest Holdings LLC

Get directions & avoid traffic
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.2😊(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#72in Navigation
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Navigate the United States and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Avoid traffic with real-time updates, find nearby points of interest, and plan routes to save time and money.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Functional and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 👍 Correctly labeled geographic areas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete map data
  • 🐛 Slow or delayed voice guidance

More Travel Maps apps to explore

4
Visited: Travel Tracker & Map
Visited: Travel Tracker & Map
Visited: Travel Tracker & Map
Places Been with Bucket List
Free

Track your past travels and plan future adventures with a personalized world map. Discover new destinations, create extensive travel lists with over 150 categories, and organize your itinerary with dates and notes. Set and monitor travel goals to see your progress and get inspired by beautiful travel photos.

Personalized travel map of countries, states, and citiesExtensive travel lists with 150+ categoriesItinerary planning with dates and notes
✈️ Travel
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Apple Maps
Apple Maps
Apple Maps
Navigate and explore the world
Free

Navigate and explore the world with detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions for driving, cycling, and walking, and real-time traffic information. Discover places with photos, ratings, and curated guides, and access offline maps for uninterrupted exploration.

Turn-by-turn navigationOffline mapsReal-time traffic
🗺️ Navigation
(52K)
free
6
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav
Navigation and hiking trails
Free

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

Offline mapsTurn-by-turn navigationDetailed points of interest
✈️ Travel
(78K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth
Examine the planet
Free

Explore the world with high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D terrain. Dive into streets with Street View and create collaborative, data-driven maps from anywhere.

High-resolution satellite imagery3D terrain and building explorationStreet View 360° perspectives
✈️ Travel
(47K)
free
8
CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
for Travel, Cycling & Hiking
Free

This app provides detailed offline maps for travelers, cyclists, and hikers, covering over 150 countries and millions of places. Plan trips, save destinations, and navigate streets, footpaths, and bikeways without needing an internet connection.

Offline world mapsDetailed outdoor mapsIn-depth place information
✈️ Travel
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pin Traveler: Track Travel Map
Pin Traveler: Track Travel Map
Pin Traveler: Track Travel Map
Been Countries, Places, States
Free

This app helps you track past trips, plan future adventures, and share travel memories. Pin any location, add details like dates and photos, and visualize your journeys on a colorful map. Connect with friends to share trips and discover new places.

Pin unlimited destinationsColor-filled map of visited placesAdd trip details, photos, and dates
✈️ Travel
(8.3K)
freemium
10
Yangon Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Yangon Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Yangon Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free

Navigate and discover destinations with detailed offline maps. Find points of interest, plan routes for various transport modes, and locate hotels nearby. Save on roaming costs with this comprehensive travel companion.

100% offline mapsDetailed vector mapsCompass and rotation modes
✈️ Travel
(2)
free with in-app purchases
11
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner
Planner, Map, & Travel Guides
Free

Plan your next road trip with an AI-powered wizard and discover millions of unique places. Find campgrounds, RV parks, and attractions with detailed reviews and map overlays. Customize your itinerary with up to 150 stops and navigate with offline maps and CarPlay support.

AI-powered trip wizardCampground reviews and insightsComprehensive map overlays
✈️ Travel
(61K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Istanbul Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Istanbul Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Istanbul Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
Iceland Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Iceland Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Iceland Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free

Navigate Iceland with detailed offline maps, saving on roaming costs. Discover points of interest, get advanced routing, and plan your trip with hotel booking options. Works anytime, anywhere without an internet connection.

100% offline mapsDetailed vector mapsPowerful search engine
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
Graz City Guide & Offline Travel Map
Graz City Guide & Offline Travel Map
Graz City Guide & Offline Travel Map
by eTips LTD
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Yangon (Rangoon) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Yangon (Rangoon) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Yangon (Rangoon) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
Saudi Arabia Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Saudi Arabia Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Saudi Arabia Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
17
Hong Kong Travel Guide with Metro Map and GPS
Hong Kong Travel Guide with Metro Map and GPS
Hong Kong Travel Guide with Metro Map and GPS
by eTips LTD
Free

This offline travel guide offers interactive maps, augmented reality features, and local audio to help you explore a city. It provides daily itineraries, budget-friendly recommendations for hotels and restaurants, and essential safety tips for a seamless travel experience.

100% Offline Travel GuideOffline Metro MapAugmented Reality (AR) Discovery
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free
18
Dublin Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Dublin Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Dublin Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free

Navigate Dublin with a detailed, 100% offline map. Discover points of interest, find directions for walking, cycling, or driving, and plan your trip with hotel booking options. Save on roaming costs and data usage.

100% offline functionalityDetailed vector mapsPowerful search engine
✈️ Travel
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
St. John (USVI) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
St. John (USVI) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
St. John (USVI) Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
Turkey Travel Guide with Offline City Street Map
Turkey Travel Guide with Offline City Street Map
Turkey Travel Guide with Offline City Street Map
by eTips LTD
Free

This offline travel guide provides comprehensive information for exploring Turkey. It features interactive zoomable maps, points of interest, shopping tips, nightlife suggestions, and safety advice, all accessible without an internet connection.

100% offline travel guideZoomable offline regional mapsInteractive points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free

FAQ about Travel Maps

What are the best travel maps apps for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our travel maps apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.3M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top travel maps apps we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and Waze Navigation & Live Traffic.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ travel maps apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.
Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.

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