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247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good us topo maps apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Us Topo Maps Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Topo Maps USTopo Maps USFree4.4★ (206)NoNoAug 2026
2Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3CalTopo: Backcountry MappingCalTopo: Backcountry MappingFree4.8★ (7.3K)NoNoAug 2026
4Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (127K)NoYesAug 2026
5Topo MapsTopo Maps$19.994.3★ (128)NoNoAug 2026
6Google EarthGoogle EarthFree4.0★ (47K)NoNoAug 2026
7Topo Maps 2Topo Maps 2Free4.1★ (34)NoYesAug 2026
8Topographic Maps & TrailsTopographic Maps & Trails$4.994.6★ (2.8K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Us Topo Maps

Topo Maps US#1

Topo Maps US by DC Cloud Apps, LLC

Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.4😊(206 ratings)
Free
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 White/gray blocks appearing on offline maps
  • 🔋 High battery drain during route recording
  • ❌ Limited color options for flags (only red)
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
#64in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐢 Slow map downloads
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping#3

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping by CalTopo LLC

Route Planning & Navigation
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(7.3K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful mapping features
  • 💡 Extensive data layers
  • 👍 Detailed trail and terrain information
  • 👍 Useful for SAR operations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable mobile app
  • 🐛 Maps not always loading properly
  • 🐛 Slow map rendering

More Us Topo Maps apps to explore

4
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping
GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Free

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.

Offline GPS navigationReal-time GPS position and directionRecord GPS tracks
🗺️ Navigation
(127K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
USGS and Canadian topo maps
$19.99

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.

Offline topographical map accessUSGS and Canadian map downloadsWaypoint marking and GPX import/export
🗺️ Navigation
(128)
free
6
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
7
Topo Maps 2
Topo Maps 2
Topo Maps 2
Topographic maps in 2D and 3D
Free

Access detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for the US and Canada, usable offline. Record and share tracks, plan routes with 2D/3D visualization, and view geolocated photos. Offers hybrid map modes and offline search capabilities.

Offline topographic maps2D and 3D map viewsTrack recording and sharing
🗺️ Navigation
(34)
free with in-app purchases
8
Topographic Maps & Trails
Topographic Maps & Trails
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
🗺️ Navigation
(2.8K)
free
9
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Topo GPS - Topographic maps
Plan and follow gpx routes
Free

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.

Detailed topographic mapsOffline map accessRoute recording and planning
🗺️ Navigation
(462)
free with in-app purchases
10
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
Topo Maps
Sharp Outdoor Maps
$2.99

Navigate the outdoors with high-resolution topographic maps for numerous countries. Record your routes, track elevation and speed, and share your location in real-time with other users. Offline map access is available for many regions.

High-resolution topographic mapsOffline map downloadsGPS route recording
🗺️ Navigation
(37)
paid
11
Scenic Map
Scenic Map
Scenic Map
3D topo maps of the world
Free

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

Global 3D topographic mapsOffline map cachingSatellite image overlays
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
free
12
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps
by RouteBuddy Ltd.
Free

This GPS navigation app offers detailed offline topographic maps for various regions worldwide, including the US, UK, France, and Ireland. It caters to outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with features like national park and trail maps, with options for premium map purchases.

Offline topographic mapsUSGS National Park mapsThru-hiker trail maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
Topo Nomad
Topo Nomad
Topo Nomad
USGS Topographical Maps
Free

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.

Offline USGS topographical map downloadsOffline GPS location trackingImport geospatial PDF maps
🗺️ Navigation
(140)
free with in-app purchases
14
NZ Topo Maps
NZ Topo Maps
NZ Topo Maps
by Rajan Fernandez
Free

Access detailed offline topographic maps of New Zealand, including Topo250 and Topo50 series. Download specific regions to save storage and find DOC huts, campsites, and hunting areas. Plan your adventures with route import and distance estimation.

Offline topographic mapsDownloadable map regionsDOC huts and campsites
🗺️ Navigation
(19)
free with in-app purchases
15
NP Maps
NP Maps
NP Maps
National Park & Topos maps USA
Free

Access official National Park Service and USGS topographic maps for offline GPS navigation on iOS devices. Download maps for all US national parks, monuments, and preserves, along with extensive topographic coverage across the USA. Ideal for wilderness travel where internet service is unavailable.

Download NPS and USGS mapsOffline GPS and location trackingGeospatial integration with Apple Maps
✈️ Travel
(190)
freemium
16
MapToaster NZ Topo Maps
MapToaster NZ Topo Maps
MapToaster NZ Topo Maps
Topographical Maps of NZ
Free

Access detailed topographical maps of New Zealand for expedition planning and navigation. Offline map storage ensures usability without cell service. Includes placename search and waypoint management.

Detailed LINZ 1:50,000 topographical mappingOffline map storageComprehensive placename search
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

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.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
18
NZ Topo Map
NZ Topo Map
NZ Topo Map
by Max Stubbersfield
Free

This app provides detailed topographic maps and satellite imagery for New Zealand. It allows users to cache map tiles for offline use, add unlimited markers, and import/export GPX waypoints. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers battery-conscious navigation with Google Maps-like interactions.

Offline topographic and satellite map viewingUnlimited map marker creationGPX waypoint import/export
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Topo Maps - USGS & OpenTopoMap
Topo Maps - USGS & OpenTopoMap
Topo Maps - USGS & OpenTopoMap
by Ivan Blajic
$0.99
$2.99 | 67% OFF
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
20
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

FAQ about Us Topo Maps

What are the best us topo maps apps for iPhone?
Topo Maps US tops our us topo maps apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 206 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top us topo maps apps we rank are free to download, including Topo Maps US and Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps.
Topo Maps US has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ us topo maps apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Topo Maps US allows you to download and view detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. It provides GPS tracking to show your current location on the map, elevation, and GPS accuracy. You can also add waypoints, import and export trails, and record your own routes.
Key features include downloading USGS standard or hybrid topographic maps for offline access, real-time GPS tracking, the ability to add and import flags (waypoints) and trails (tracks) via GPX/LOC files, trail recording with elevation profiles, and navigation assistance using a direction arrow.