OruxMaps
OruxMaps: A GPS mapping and route-planning app with broad map-format and sensor support. Ranked #18 of 52 in Offline Maps Apps by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for android outdoor users with GPS accessories.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAndroid outdoor users with GPS accessories
- Offline map downloadsYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Supports online maps and offline files in formats including Mapsforge and MBTiles
- Route-following alerts flag off-route movement and approaching waypoints
- Connects supported GPS, heart-rate, cadence, and ANT+ sensors
Where it doesn't
- Offline map browsing requires users to find or create their own maps
- Offline search and turn-by-turn navigation are not verified
- Paid app; pricing varies by region
Our verdict on OruxMaps
For hiking, cycling, running, sailing, and skiing, OruxMaps combines a GPS map viewer with route planning and track tools. It supports Android and iOS, with online maps and offline files in formats including Mapsforge, GeoPDF, RMAP, MBTiles, and Garmin IMG. Users can record, import, export, and analyze GPS tracks, save waypoints and points of interest with attached media, and view relief and 3D maps using DEM files. Its range of outdoor functions makes it relevant to solo users and small teams who want mapping and GPS activity tools in one mobile app.
Map flexibility is a defining strength, but offline use depends on preparation. OruxMaps can download some online maps for offline use and can display offline map files; the official manual says the app does not include maps for offline browsing, so users must find or create their own. Route planning can use online and offline route-search engines, and following a route can trigger alerts when leaving it or approaching waypoints. Offline search and turn-by-turn navigation are not verified, so buyers who require either should compare alternatives before relying on the app for navigation.
The GPS and activity-sensor connections suit users with compatible external equipment. Supported devices include GPS, heart-rate, cadence, and ANT+ sensors, and listed integrations include Strava, MapMyTracks, and OpenStreetMap, among others. OruxMaps is a paid app, but its official website does not publish a pricing page; Google Play showed €5.49 in the Netherlands, and the price may vary by region. Email is the listed support channel. Choose it for configurable outdoor mapping, track management, and accessory connections; look elsewhere if included offline maps or verified offline turn-by-turn navigation are central requirements.
OruxMaps pricing
OruxMaps fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Offline map downloads | Yes |
| Turn-by-turn navigation | Not verified |
| Map coverage | Not verified |
| Outdoor navigation | Yes |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Offline place search | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Strava, Sicami, MapMyTracks, Trainingstagebuch, Velohero, OpenStreetMap |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | oruxmaps.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
OruxMaps integrations
OruxMaps lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Strava
- Sicami
- MapMyTracks
- Trainingstagebuch
- Velohero
- OpenStreetMap
Alternatives to OruxMaps
- 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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