Best Walking Directions Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good walking directions apps. We benchmark 238+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Walking Directions

Street Navigation - Walking#1

Street Navigation - Walking by Hideshi Otsuru

Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(78 ratings)
FreeAds
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This walking app combines map and street views to show you the real-world appearance of your route. Easily search for destinations by address or nearby points of interest. Plan your journeys with distance, time, and direction information.

Google Maps#2

Google Maps by Google LLC

Places, navigation & traffic
Strong Contender
🗺️ 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Apple Maps#3

Apple Maps by Apple Inc.

Navigate and explore the world
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
2.4😐(52K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 🗺️ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • ⏱️ Accurate ETA and traffic updates
  • 🔍 Helpful search and location features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated map data
  • 📍 Incorrect location pinpointing
  • 🚦 Delayed or confusing turn instructions

More Walking Directions apps to explore

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Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
GPS Step Counter, Weight Loss
Free

This app helps you track your walks, steps, pace, calories, and distance. It offers GPS mapping, progress insights, and community challenges to keep you motivated. It also provides personalized coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your walking technique.

GPS tracking and route mappingStep, pace, calorie, and distance trackingProgress insights and goal setting
🌟 Lifestyle
(474K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Strydr: City Walking Navigator
Strydr: City Walking Navigator
Strydr: City Walking Navigator
Walk, Explore & Plan Your Trip
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Navigate cities on foot with an intuitive compass pointer that guides you directly to your destination. Plan multi-stop trips, find nearby points of interest, and save/share locations easily. Enjoy offline navigation without data charges.

Destination compass pointerMulti-stop trip plannerPedestrian-tuned search
🗺️ Navigation
(38)
free
6
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Free

Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

Snap to roads and trailsMeasure distance and elevationTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
StreetView Map : StreetWatcher
StreetView Map : StreetWatcher
StreetView Map : StreetWatcher
Navigation, Routes & Workouts
Free

Explore destinations virtually using street view before you travel. Plan walking, cycling, or driving routes, and get turn-by-turn navigation. Enjoy virtual tours of scenic locations and indoor workouts with immersive street view experiences.

Street View navigation and route previewCreate and record custom routes3D map autoplay
🗺️ Navigation
(19)
free with in-app purchases
8
Walk Wellbeyond
Walk Wellbeyond
Walk Wellbeyond
Mapless walking directions
Free

Navigate your surroundings with a minimalist approach, focusing on your destination's direction and distance rather than complex turn-by-turn instructions. Enjoy your walk, explore freely, and stay present without constantly checking your screen.

Mapless navigationDestination direction and distance displayMinimalist interface
💪 Health & Fitness
(139)
free with in-app purchases
9
Walking Route App
Walking Route App
Walking Route App
Generating walking routes
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
10
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
🗺️ Navigation
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
11
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Free

Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
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WeWard - Walking Rewards App
WeWard - Walking Rewards App
WeWard - Walking Rewards App
Count Steps and Earn Prizes
Free

Turn your daily walks into rewards. Track your steps with a built-in pedometer to earn cash, gift cards, exclusive deals, or donate to charitable causes. Stay motivated with fun challenges and games, and discover new ways to save money while improving your health.

Track steps with built-in pedometerEarn cash and gift cardsRedeem exclusive deals
💪 Health & Fitness
(90K)
free with in-app purchases
13
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
Tai Chi and Treadmill Tracker
Free

This app helps you achieve weight loss and build healthy habits through walking. It offers various tracking features, custom plans, and guided workouts like Tai Chi and treadmill routines to keep you motivated and active.

Step counterIndoor workoutsFree walk tracker
💪 Health & Fitness
(159K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(744K)
free with in-app purchases
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CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
Walk and Get health & money
Free

This free step counter app motivates you to stay fit by tracking your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Earn coins for walking and redeem them for gift cards from popular brands. It runs in the background with minimal battery usage.

Free step counterTracks calories, distance, and timeEarn coins for walking
💪 Health & Fitness
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
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Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walk, Hike, Run & Ride Tracker
Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities. It offers detailed statistics, maps, and training plans, with optional advanced features available through an upgrade. Enjoy private and secure data storage, with options to share your progress.

GPS tracking for multiple activitiesDetailed stats, maps, and graphsConfigurable announcements and intervals
💪 Health & Fitness
(13K)
freemium
17
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(102K)
freemium
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GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities
GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities
GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities
Audio tours and guides
Free

Explore over 1,500 cities worldwide with self-guided audio tours and travel articles. Discover attractions at your own pace, offline, and at a fraction of the cost of guided tours. Enjoy free access to basic features with optional upgrades for full functionality.

Thousands of self-guided walking toursTravel articles for trip planningOffline city maps
✈️ Travel
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
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RouteBreak
RouteBreak
RouteBreak
GPS Route by Walk and Drive
Free

This navigation app provides real-time travel information, including estimated arrival times, required travel duration, and distance. It supports both driving and walking routes, offering multiple destination pins and comprehensive search capabilities.

Drive and walk navigationArrival time, required time, and distanceSearch by latitude/longitude, address, or place
🗺️ Navigation
(374)
free with in-app purchases
20
WalkTask-Walking Step Counter
WalkTask-Walking Step Counter
WalkTask-Walking Step Counter
Walk and Get health & money
Free

This app rewards you for walking and exercising by letting you redeem your steps for gift cards and products. It encourages healthy habits by making fitness financially worthwhile. Track your movement in the background without compromising privacy or battery life.

Redeem steps for gift cardsTrack walking and exerciseEarn coins for fitness
💪 Health & Fitness
(12K)
free with in-app purchases

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