Footpath

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · paid from $24/yr · 7-day trial
• Best for
  Hikers drawing and navigating custom routes
• Free plan
  Yes
• Offline map downloads
  Yes
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Snap-to-map route drawing with distance and elevation measurement
  • Elite adds offline maps and turn-by-turn audio guidance
  • Terrain tools include elevation profiles, slope analysis, and 3D maps

• Where it doesn't

  • Offline place search is not verified
  • Offline maps and audio navigation are Elite features
  • The published Elite price is annual; monthly pricing is unavailable

Our verdict on Footpath

Footpath is a route-planning and navigation app for hikers, runners, cyclists, and other outdoor adventurers who want to map a route and follow it in the field. Route creation snaps drawn paths to the map, while distance and elevation measurements help assess a planned outing. The app is available on web, iOS, and Android, with route syncing and sharing for moving plans between devices or with others. Its feature set is centered on routes rather than general-purpose offline place discovery, so it is a more natural fit for people who plan their paths ahead of time.

The plan split determines how useful Footpath is away from a connection. Footpath Basic includes route creation, distance and elevation measurement, and route sync and sharing. Footpath Elite is listed at $24 per year and adds unlimited saved routes, downloadable offline maps, turn-by-turn audio navigation, premium topographic maps, and 3D terrain maps. A 7-day free trial is offered. Elite also includes offline guidance, an important distinction for routes where connectivity may be limited. Offline place search is not verified, so buyers looking for a broad offline map search experience should compare alternatives before choosing it.

Footpath’s strongest depth is in route planning and terrain context: users can view elevation profiles and color-coded slope analysis, and import GPX files or export routes to compatible devices. It also supports Apple Watch, Garmin, Wahoo, Coros, and Suunto, plus Apple Health and Android Health Connect. Those links make it relevant to people who already track outdoor activity with supported devices or health platforms. Email is the listed support channel. Choose Footpath if custom route drawing, elevation tools, and offline route guidance are central to your outings; look elsewhere if offline discovery of nearby places matters as much as navigating a prepared route.

Footpath pricing

All 2 Footpath plans and prices →

Footpath fact sheet

Footpath integrations

Footpath lists 7 integrations on its own site.

• Apple Watch
• Garmin
• Wahoo
• Coros
• Suunto
• Apple Health
• Android Health Connect

Alternatives to Footpath

• AMApple MapsA free Apple navigation app with offline maps and directions in supported areas.9.3
• OOsmAndDetailed offline mapping with navigation for road trips and outdoor routes.9.2
• KKomootOutdoor route planning with activity-specific guidance and offline maps.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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Last updated 3 Oct 2026 · How we research and update