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10+ Best Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps is S tier, #3 of 12 in hiking navigation. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 11 alternatives, in tier order

1. 1
   AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunS

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 1,042,250 ratings · score 100

   GPS trail maps and navigation for hiking, biking, running and walking, with trail reviews and a community of trailgoers.
2. 2
   komoot - hike, bike & runS

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 9,545 ratings · score 96

   Route planning, turn-by-turn voice navigation, offline maps and GPS tracking for hiking, cycling and running.
3. 4
   FarOut: Hike, Bike, PaddleS

   Free download · ★ 4.8 · 26,766 ratings · score 93

   Navigation app with over 200 hiking, biking, rafting and paddling guides, offline trail data and a Check-in feature for
4. 5
   Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsS

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 9,398 ratings · score 92

   Free topographic map app for backcountry planning and offline on-trail navigation, with optional subscription tiers.
5. 6
   Wikiloc - Trails of the WorldS

   Free download · ★ 4.8 · 5,416 ratings · score 91

   Outdoor app for finding, recording and sharing trails across many activities, with free offline topographic maps.
6. 7
   Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisorA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 13,191 ratings · score 90

   Mountain navigation app with peak identification, 3D maps, trails, and GPS tracking for outdoor activities.
7. 8
   GPS TracksA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 17,724 ratings · score 88

   Navigation app for recording outdoor tracks, saving and navigating to waypoints, with offline maps and an Apple Watch.
8. 9
   onX Backcountry: 3D Trail MapsA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 6,524 ratings · score 84

   Offline GPS navigation and 3D trail maps for hiking, biking, climbing, backpacking, and backcountry skiing trips.
9. 10
   Hiking ProjectA

   Free download · ★ 4.4 · 1,977 ratings · score 83

   Trail guide app that suggests hikes near you or in a searched area, with GPS routes, elevation profiles, photos and.
10. 11
    TrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkC

    Free download · ★ 4.6 · 8,113 ratings · score 66

    Trail guide app with maps, GPS navigation, reviews and photos for hiking, walking, running and biking trails.
11. 12
    Mgrs & Utm MapC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 2,558 ratings · score 65

    GPS and coordinate systems helper that shows your position on map layers and supports KML import and export.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps on iPhone?

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run, S tier, #1 in hiking navigation.

Is there a free alternative to Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps?

Yes: AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps?

Yes. 2 apps rank above it in hiking navigation: AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run (#1), komoot - hike, bike & run (#2).

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