Pocket Earth
Pocket Earth: A useful offline map and travel guide, but route calculation requires an internet connection. Ranked #37 of 52 in Offline Maps Apps by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone travelers wanting offline guides and transit.
At a glance
- Editor score5.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone travelers wanting offline guides and transit
- Free planYes
- Offline map downloadsYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Download maps for cities, regions, countries, or worldwide coverage
- Browse travel guides, places, and public transit information offline
- Save routes for offline viewing with voice navigation
Where it doesn't
- Route calculation relies on an online routing service
- Available only for iOS
- Free access to offline maps is limited
Our verdict on Pocket Earth
Pocket Earth is a mobile map and travel-guide app for iPhone and iPad travelers, as well as people who hike or cycle. Its offline maps can cover cities, regions, countries, or worldwide locations, with travel guides, points of interest, and public transit information available offline. The free app offers limited offline access, while in-app purchases unlock wider map coverage and add-ons. Its mix of destination information and outdoor map details suits travelers who want more than a basic map view on their phone.
The distinction between saved routes and route planning matters here. Pocket Earth lets users create routes for offline viewing and use voice navigation on saved routes, but its routing service depends on an internet connection. That makes it useful for following a route prepared while online, not for calculating a new route after going offline. The app also supports GPS track recording, favorites, waypoints, GPX and CSV import and export, and coordinate search in multiple formats. Topographic contour maps and hiking and cycling activities add value for outdoor use.
Pocket Earth is an iOS-only app, so it is not a fit for travelers who need an Android option or a cross-platform setup. Its offline place information, transit details, and broad map coverage make it a good candidate for iPhone travelers who want to prepare before a trip and consult downloaded content away from a connection. Choose another navigation app if offline route calculation is essential; Pocket Earth’s voice guidance applies to saved routes, while route calculation remains online-dependent. It is aimed at solo users and small-scale needs rather than team deployments.
Pocket Earth pricing
Pocket Earth fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Offline map downloads | Yes |
| Turn-by-turn navigation | No |
| Map coverage | Global |
| Outdoor navigation | Yes |
| Platforms | ios |
| Offline place search | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | pocketearth.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
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