FarOut
FarOut: Detailed downloadable guides pair offline GPS navigation with trail-specific waypoints. Ranked #45 of 52 in Offline Maps Apps by our editors (4.8/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $15/mo; best for hikers following detailed trail guides offline.
At a glance
- Editor score4.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $15/mo
- Best forHikers following detailed trail guides offline
- Free planYes
- Paid from$15/mo
- Offline map downloadsYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Download guides and maps, then track your location offline with device GPS
- Elevation profiles, waypoint photos, descriptions, and comments add route context
- Custom routes, distance calculations, and location-sharing check-ins support trips
Where it doesn't
- Guide-focused design is narrower than a general-purpose offline maps app
- Access to all guides requires a subscription starting at $15 per month
- Offline use depends on downloading the relevant guide before losing service
Our verdict on FarOut
FarOut is an offline navigation app built around guides for hiking, biking, paddling, and rafting. Travelers can download guides and maps, then use device GPS to see their position along a route without cell service. Its detailed trail information makes it a fit for hikers who want more than a line on a map: guides can include elevation profiles, waypoint lists, photos, descriptions, comments, and, in some cases, town information. The app is available on iOS, Android, and the web, with web access supporting trip planning.
Its strongest distinction is the guide-level context. Users can calculate distances to campsites, water sources, or other waypoints, create custom routes and waypoints, and read or post waypoint comments. Check-ins can be shared with location and a message. These tools suit trips where route details and points of interest matter, but the product’s guide-centered approach is less suited to someone looking for a broad general-purpose map app. The published feature set emphasizes route navigation and outdoor waypoints rather than unrelated mapping needs.
FarOut has a free plan, while its paid tiers provide access to all guides. According to the vendor’s pricing, FarOut Unlimited Monthly costs $15 per month, the Unlimited Season Pass costs $72 per 6 months, and Unlimited Annual costs $96 per year and includes 100 Points. Individual guides are also available as lifetime purchases, with prices varying by guide; subscription prices may differ in the App Store or Play Store outside the United States. Pick FarOut if you want downloadable trail guides and detailed offline route context. If your priority is a general offline map rather than guide-based outdoor navigation, a broader mapping app may be a better fit.
FarOut pricing
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FarOut fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $15/mo |
| Offline map downloads | Yes |
| Turn-by-turn navigation | Not verified |
| Map coverage | Global |
| Outdoor navigation | Yes |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, web |
| Offline place search | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $15/mo (source) |
| Website | faroutguides.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to FarOut
- Apple MapsA free Apple navigation app with offline maps and directions in supported areas.9.3
- OsmAndDetailed offline mapping with navigation for road trips and outdoor routes.9.2
- KomootOutdoor route planning with activity-specific guidance and offline maps.9.1
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