The Best Offline Maps Apps in 2026
We researched offline maps apps using official websites, including pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation. Rankings focus on the category’s core job, value for money, and verified features such as downloadable coverage, offline navigation, and place search. This comparison helps travelers, commuters, and outdoor users find an app suited to navigating without a data connection.
Our top picks
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Top ranked
Apple Maps#1 of 529.3/10A free Apple navigation app with offline maps and directions in supported areas.
Free plan
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Runner-up
OsmAnd#2 of 529.2/10Detailed offline mapping with navigation for road trips and outdoor routes.
Free plan
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Top-ranked free plan
Komoot#3 of 529.1/10Outdoor route planning with activity-specific guidance and offline maps.
Free plan
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Best forApple users wanting offline directions
A free Apple navigation app with offline maps and directions in supported areas.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
9.3/10★★★★★Visit Apple Maps -
Best forPower users needing detailed global offline maps
Detailed offline mapping with navigation for road trips and outdoor routes.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
9.2/10★★★★★Visit OsmAnd -
Best forHikers and cyclists planning outdoor routes
Outdoor route planning with activity-specific guidance and offline maps.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
9.1/10★★★★★Visit Komoot -
Best forFree offline maps with outdoor and car navigation
A free, open-source option for offline maps, outdoor routes, and voice-guided navigation.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
9.0/10★★★★☆Visit Organic Maps -
Best forTravelers needing offline maps and place search
Offline maps and route planning, with unlimited downloads on the annual Premium plan.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
8.9/10★★★★☆Visit Mapy.com -
Best forDrivers and transit users in supported regions
A free mapping app with offline driving support and regionally focused coverage.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
8.8/10★★★★☆Visit AMap -
Best forDrivers wanting offline maps and vehicle guidance
Download maps for offline driving; Premium+ adds traffic and vehicle guidance.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
8.6/10★★★★☆Visit Sygic -
Best forDrivers wanting offline maps and saved-place search
A paid driver-navigation app with offline maps, saved-place search and connected traffic updates.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
8.5/10★★★★☆Visit TomTom -
Best forTravelers seeking straightforward offline navigation
A mobile mapping app for offline navigation, place discovery and travel guides.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
8.4/10★★★★☆Visit MAPS.ME -
Best forHikers and cyclists mapping tours in Switzerland
A free Switzerland-focused mapping app for planning and recording outdoor tours offline.
- Offline place search
- Outdoor navigation
8.3/10★★★★☆Visit swisstopo -
Best forOutdoor users following community-shared trails
A trail-sharing app for discovering routes, saving them offline, and navigating outdoors.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
8.2/10★★★★☆Visit Wikiloc -
Best forHikers downloading trails and park maps
Trail discovery and offline navigation for hikers, with wrong-turn alerts on Plus.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
8.1/10★★★★☆Visit AllTrails -
Best forAndroid outdoor users seeking low-cost map tools
A feature-rich offline mapping toolkit for Android outdoor users, with free access and paid upgrades.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
8.0/10★★★★☆Visit Locus Map -
Best forFree offline navigation across transport modes
Offline navigation for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and truck routes.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.9/10★★★★☆Visit Magic Earth -
Best forOutdoor explorers using layered map collections
A route-planning and navigation app whose offline map downloads require Premium.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.9/10★★★★☆Visit Gaia GPS -
Best forMountain bikers and trail users
A trail-focused mapping app with offline maps, route planning, and activity logs.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.8/10★★★★☆Visit Trailforks -
Best forBackcountry users needing offline terrain tools
Strong terrain and avalanche tools for offline trip planning, with limited offline maps on Basic.
- Outdoor navigation
7.7/10★★★★☆Try onX Backcountry -
Best forAndroid outdoor users with GPS accessories
A GPS mapping and route-planning app with broad map-format and sensor support.
- Outdoor navigation
7.6/10★★★★☆Visit OruxMaps -
Best forUK users wanting offline Ordnance Survey maps
A route-planning app with OS mapping and Premium offline downloads.
- Outdoor navigation
7.5/10★★★★☆Visit OS Maps -
Best forHikers identifying peaks and navigating offline
A mountain-focused navigator for offline routes, GPS tracking and peak identification.
- Outdoor navigation
7.4/10★★★★☆Visit PeakVisor -
Best forAlpine hikers browsing and recording tour routes
Alpine route discovery and activity tracking, with offline maps in PRO.
- Outdoor navigation
7.3/10★★★★☆Visit bergfex -
Best forUsers wanting free offline vector maps
A focused offline mapping app with route planning, GPS tracks, and file support.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.2/10★★★★☆Visit Guru Maps -
Best forMap enthusiasts importing custom map sources
A flexible offline mapping app for people who want to bring their own maps and overlays.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.1/10★★★★☆Visit AtloMaps -
Best forDrivers needing offline search and truck routing
A free offline navigation app with truck routing and optional premium traffic.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
7.0/10★★★★☆Visit MapFactor -
Best forAndroid users wanting free offline route planning
Free offline maps and route guidance for Android, with driving, walking, and cycling modes.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
6.9/10★★★☆☆Visit Mapedy -
Best forAndroid drivers wanting detailed offline guidance
A capable offline driving toolkit, limited to Android.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
6.8/10★★★☆☆Visit site -
Best forDrivers wanting free offline navigation
Free offline driving navigation with voice guidance, rerouting and lane assistance.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
6.7/10★★★☆☆Visit Karta GPS -
Best foriPhone travelers wanting free offline route guidance
Free offline search and route guidance for iPhone travelers, with transit routing worldwide.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
6.6/10★★★☆☆Visit TantuMap -
Best forMotorcyclists seeking free offline route tools
A free mobile navigation app for riders who need offline maps and GPX tools.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
6.5/10★★★☆☆Visit OffTrail -
Best forHikers drawing and navigating custom routes
A route-planning app with offline navigation and terrain tools for outdoor routes.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
6.4/10★★★☆☆Visit Footpath -
Best forRegional outdoor route planning and tracking
A free outdoor planner for regional hiking, running and cycling routes, with offline navigation.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
6.3/10★★★☆☆Visit Peakflow -
Best forHikers planning multi-day trail routes
Offline trail maps and multi-day route planning, with premium terrain maps behind PRO+.
- Outdoor navigation
6.2/10★★★☆☆Visit HiiKER -
Best forLong-distance hikers planning trail resupply
A hiking-focused offline map app with useful resupply points and paid multi-day planning.
- Outdoor navigation
6.1/10★★★☆☆Visit TrailLegs -
Best forUsers navigating custom georeferenced maps
A mobile app for navigating downloaded maps, recording GPS tracks, and adding field annotations.
- Outdoor navigation
6.0/10★★★☆☆Visit Avenza Maps -
Best forDrivers seeking paid regional map packages
Regional map packages bring offline routes, voice prompts, and place search to mobile devices.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
5.9/10★★★☆☆Visit NAVITEL -
Best forTruck and RV drivers needing offline routes
Offline regional navigation with vehicle-specific routing; paid subscriptions and map upgrades apply.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
5.8/10★★★☆☆Visit CoPilot GPS -
Best foriPhone travelers wanting offline guides and transit
A useful offline map and travel guide, but route calculation requires an internet connection.
- Offline place search
- Outdoor navigation
5.7/10★★★☆☆Visit Pocket Earth -
Best forFree offline navigation across mobile and desktop
Free offline maps pair turn-by-turn routes with useful outdoor layers.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
5.5/10★★★☆☆Visit CoMaps -
Best forDrivers navigating offline in India
A driver-focused India navigation app with offline search and paid Pro Guidance.
- Offline place search
- Turn-by-turn navigation
5.4/10★★★☆☆Try Mappls NaviMaps -
Best forHikers discovering and tracking regional trails
A free-to-start trail planner with saved-route navigation and offline maps on mobile.
- Outdoor navigation
5.3/10★★★☆☆Visit WANDOO Hiking -
Best forOverland travelers searching for camps and services offline
A global overlanding directory with offline place data and paid offline maps.
- Outdoor navigation
5.2/10★★★☆☆Visit iOverlander -
Best forTravelers saving places and browsing offline
Save places, browse map details, and download maps for offline trips.
- Outdoor navigation
5.1/10★★★☆☆Visit CityMaps2Go -
Best forHikers planning and sharing multi-day itineraries
A free hiking planner for building shared itineraries and tracking routes offline.
- Outdoor navigation
5.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Traileasy -
Best forVisitors planning an offline London sightseeing trip
A focused London guide for saving sights and planning offline city visits.
4.9/10★★☆☆☆Visit London App -
Best forHikers following detailed trail guides offline
Detailed downloadable guides pair offline GPS navigation with trail-specific waypoints.
- Outdoor navigation
4.8/10★★☆☆☆Visit FarOut -
Best forNepal trekkers needing offline route and safety tools
A free Android trekking app with offline Nepal maps, GPX navigation, and safety tools.
- Outdoor navigation
4.7/10★★☆☆☆Visit TrekGuard -
Best forAndroid users planning GPS-led outdoor trips
A capable Android mapping app with offline areas, GPS tools and a one-time paid upgrade.
- Outdoor navigation
4.6/10★★☆☆☆Visit AlpineQuest -
Best foriPhone users planning trips with offline topographic maps
An iPhone mapping app for offline place search, topographic maps, and route planning.
- Offline place search
- Outdoor navigation
4.5/10★★☆☆☆Visit MapOut -
Best forAndroid outdoor users working with custom maps and GPX
A specialist Android app for custom offline maps, GPX navigation and track editing.
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Outdoor navigation
4.4/10★★☆☆☆Visit OkMap Mobile -
Best forAndroid hikers needing offline topo and custom maps
An Android navigation app for offline maps, GPS tracks, and waypoint-based trips.
- Outdoor navigation
4.3/10★★☆☆☆Visit site
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Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Offline map downloads | Turn-by-turn navigation | Map coverage | Outdoor navigation | Score |
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| 1 | Apple Maps | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Regional | No | 9.3 |
| 2 | OsmAnd | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 9.2 |
| 3 | Komoot | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 9.1 |
| 4 | Organic Maps | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 9.0 |
| 5 | Mapy.com | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 8.9 |
| 6 | AMap (Gaode Maps) | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Regional | No | 8.8 |
| 7 | Sygic GPS Navigation | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | — | 8.6 |
| 8 | TomTom GO Navigation | No | — | Yes | Yes | Global | No | 8.5 |
| 9 | MAPS.ME | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 8.4 |
| 10 | swisstopo | Yes | None | Yes | — | Country | Yes | 8.3 |
| 11 | Wikiloc | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 8.2 |
| 12 | AllTrails | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 8.1 |
| 13 | Locus Map | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 8.0 |
| 14 | Magic Earth | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.9 |
| 15 | Gaia GPS | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.9 |
| 16 | Trailforks | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.8 |
| 17 | onX Backcountry | Yes | — | Yes | No | Global | Yes | 7.7 |
| 18 | OruxMaps | — | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | 7.6 |
| 19 | OS Maps | Yes | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 7.5 |
| 20 | PeakVisor | Yes | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 7.4 |
| 21 | bergfex: Hiking & Tracking | Yes | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 7.3 |
| 22 | Guru Maps | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.2 |
| 23 | AtloMaps | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.1 |
| 24 | MapFactor Navigator | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 7.0 |
| 25 | Mapedy | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 6.9 |
| 26 | Offline Map Navigation | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | No | 6.8 |
| 27 | Karta GPS | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | No | 6.7 |
| 28 | TantuMap | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Global | — | 6.6 |
| 29 | OffTrail | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 6.5 |
| 30 | Footpath | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 6.4 |
| 31 | Peakflow | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Regional | Yes | 6.3 |
| 32 | HiiKER | Yes | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 6.2 |
| 33 | TrailLegs | Yes | — | Yes | No | Global | Yes | 6.1 |
| 34 | Avenza Maps | Yes | — | Yes | No | Global | Yes | 6.0 |
| 35 | Navitel Navigator | No | — | Yes | Yes | Global | No | 5.9 |
| 36 | CoPilot GPS | No | — | Yes | Yes | Global | No | 5.8 |
| 37 | Pocket Earth | Yes | — | Yes | No | Global | Yes | 5.7 |
| 38 | CoMaps | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Global | Yes | 5.5 |
| 39 | Mappls NaviMaps | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Regional | No | 5.4 |
| 40 | WANDOO Hiking | Yes | — | Yes | — | Regional | Yes | 5.3 |
| 41 | iOverlander | Yes | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 5.2 |
| 42 | CityMaps2Go | Yes | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 5.1 |
| 43 | Traileasy | Yes | None | Yes | — | — | Yes | 5.0 |
| 44 | Visit London App | Yes | None | Yes | — | Local | No | 4.9 |
| 45 | FarOut | Yes | $15/mo | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 4.8 |
| 46 | TrekGuard | Yes | None | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 4.7 |
| 47 | AlpineQuest | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | 4.6 |
| 48 | MapOut | No | — | Yes | No | Global | Yes | 4.5 |
| 49 | OkMap Mobile | No | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | 4.4 |
| 50 | BackCountry Navigator | No | — | Yes | — | Global | Yes | 4.3 |
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How we rank offline maps apps
Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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