TantuMap

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.6 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  iPhone travelers wanting free offline route guidance
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Offline map downloads
  Yes
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Search maps and navigate offline with voice-guided turn-by-turn directions.
  • Transit routing covers subway, bus, train, and ferry worldwide.
  • Includes traffic, route recalculation, and speed-limit and camera warnings.

• Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS only, limiting options for Android travelers.
  • Map and place coverage varies across more than 200 countries.
  • Its features focus on travel navigation rather than broader mapping needs.

Our verdict on TantuMap

TantuMap is a mobile maps and GPS navigation app for travelers who want to search maps and follow routes without relying on an internet connection. It combines offline map use and place search with voice-guided, turn-by-turn driving directions. Coverage and place information extend across more than 200 countries, and public-transit routing supports subway, bus, train, and ferry. The app is free, making it relevant to iPhone travelers looking for offline guidance without a paid plan. Its iOS-only availability makes it a poor fit for Android users or travelers who need the same app across phone platforms.

The breadth of travel routing is a notable strength: alongside driving directions, TantuMap lists road-trip routes and travel ideas, plus global public-transit routing across several modes. For driving, it includes traffic information, route recalculation after a deviation, speed-limit and speed-camera warnings, and automatic trip recording. These capabilities make it more than a downloadable map viewer; the app is aimed at travelers who want route guidance and related trip information in one place. The useful scope is nevertheless centered on travel and navigation rather than a general-purpose mapping workflow.

The vendor describes TantuMap as free, and its US App Store listing also presents it as free and available for iPhone. There are no paid tiers to compare. That straightforward price suits solo travelers who value offline search and navigation, especially when transit and driving are both part of a trip. Choose it if iPhone support and travel-focused guidance match your needs; look elsewhere if you use Android or require cross-platform availability. The listed country coverage is broad, though travelers should consider that broad coverage does not necessarily mean identical place detail everywhere.

TantuMap pricing

TantuMap fact sheet

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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