iPhone Hiking App suggestions

[maflynn]

Any hikers here?
I've been using Alltrails, and I had subscribed, which gave me the ability to download maps, so I don't need a cell signal while on trail. I do most of my hiking in New Hampshire and this app had good variety. In all honesty, I think 36 dollars a year is a bit over the top, just for the ability to download maps. I guess the straw that broke the camel's back is my saved maps all disappeared, I didn't realize this until I was about to start a hike and of course I'm out of range.

Anyways, long story short, looking for suggestions, I don't mind paying for the ability to save the maps, but within reason.

 

[thelookingglass]

Honestly, I haven't found anything better than AllTrails. It's still the big dog out there.

 

[pacorob]

A few apps that come to mind:

- WorkOutDoors by CCS Ltd (6.99 euro pay once, optional tipping via in-app), website
- GPX viewer 2 by Jonathan Gander (free, optional tipping via in-app), website
- MapOut by Valnova (4.99 dollar / 5.99 euro, last updated in 2022 though), website

In the US parks:
- National Park Trail Guide (free)
- Hiking Project (free)

 

[jedimasterkyle]

I use AllTrails AND Gaia GPS. I do pay for the yearly subscriptions for them but if one fails, I have a backup. Just have to remember to download the latest/greatest versions of the respective maps before heading out.

AllTrails isn't perfect but the fact that I can create my own routes and transmit my status back to my wife is a huge help. I use Gaia purely for the fact that I can download entire areas of wilderness with any map that I like. Just recently, I had to use Gaia to tell me what my altitude was because AllTrails couldn't find my location for some reason.

Both have their pros and cons but having both is better than not.