CLUSTER HIKERS-MAPS-OFFLINE · 15 ENTRIES · EARLIEST ENTRY 2009-09-03

Offline hiking navigation apps

This cluster comprises offline map and navigation apps for hikers and travelers, focusing on terrain details, route guidance, and usability without connectivity. The dated history shows only six entries scattered from 2009 to 2026, too thin to discern a pattern. Traction leaders are all at 0 stars, indicating no dominant player yet.

Entry timeline

ENTRY TIMELINE

SEP 2009: 1DEC 2010: 1AUG 2011: 1MAR 2013: 1AUG 2013: 1OCT 2019: 1MAY 2020: 1DEC 2020: 1JUN 2022: 1FEB 2025: 1MAY 2026: 1SEP 2026: 2OCT 2026: 2
SEP 2009OCT 2026

Members by activity

Activity signals, not revenue.

Build origin · 3 hand-coded · 12 unlabelled

Operator · 4 hobby · 6 commercial · 1 enterprise · 3 open source · 1 unlabelled

Two labels per entry, never collapsed into one: how it was built, and who stands behind it. Counted over the 15 listed below. Unlabelled means nothing has decided yet — not that the answer is small.

  1. 01trailhead0★5 days—hobbyOffline-first hiking app that imports GPX routes, analyzes elevation profiles, caches map tiles, and smooths GPS tracking for navigation.
  2. 02Mapy.com: Maps Offline & GPS0★1 molivecommercialOffline maps and GPS navigation app for outdoor activities that supports route planning, step-by-step navigation, and location sharing.
  3. 03CoordMarker0★12 days—hobbyMobile GPS tracker that works offline to display relative coordinates, distance from origin, and velocity for hikers in areas without signal.
  4. 04CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping0★18 dayslivecommercialBackcountry mapping and navigation app for offline use with terrain layers, slope shading, weather forecasts, and collaborative trip planning for outdoor professionals.
  5. 053D Offline Maps: GPS tracker0★28 dayslivecommercialOffline 2D and 3D map app for navigation and hiking that records GPS tracks, plans routes, and imports GPX files.
  6. 06FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle0★29 dayslivecommercialNavigation guide app that provides offline trail maps and safety check-ins for long-distance hikers, bikers, and paddlers.
  7. 07onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps0★1 moliveenterpriseHunting map app that shows public and private land boundaries, hunting units, offline GPS maps, and localized species data.
  8. 08hiking-nav-app0★1 mo—hobbyOffline-first hiking navigation app that provides maps and route guidance for hikers in remote areas.
  9. 09Karter-der-Herumtreiber0★1 mo—hand-codedhobbyOffline map app that displays 589 places in 10 categories for wanderers exploring a region.
  10. 10Trail Sense0★1 moliveopen sourceUses phone sensors to assist hiking and camping with navigation, weather, and tools without internet.
  11. 11Desert Maps: Navigator Offline0★1 moliveOffline mobile navigation app providing detailed maps, location saving, trip tracking, and distance measurement for desert and remote area exploration.
  12. 12CoMaps0★1 molivehand-codedopen sourceOffline maps app that provides crowd-sourced navigation and geographic data for travelers, hikers, drivers, and cyclists without ads or tracking.
  13. 13YacGuide0★5 moliveopen sourceClimbing guide app that provides offline access to route information and tracking for climbing tours.
  14. 14Outdoor Navigation ape@map0★2 yrabandonedlivecommercialOffline 3D GPS navigation app for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts with topographic maps, tour database, and emergency help.
  15. 15CityMaps2Go Pro Offline Maps0★5 yrabandonedlivehand-codedcommercialOffline map app for travelers and hikers that provides worldwide maps, terrain details, trip lists, and works without connectivity.