Best maps for an iPhone

[Flipflop]

Hi
Not used a phone for navigation before so am looking for recommendations for world wide maps to use on an iPhone. Must have offline capability.
Many thanks

[frameworkSpecialist]

I use google maps in most countries where it works, I think it has the best user interface. When google maps does not work (Iraq) I used maps.me. Both have offline map support.

[Surfy]

Here is the best solution, soon it has too to fullfill offline capabilities.

Article:
https://vanlife.4x4tripping.com/2021...orld-trip.html

Surfy

[rachel_norfolk]

For roads, TomTom.

For trails, following self made and gpx routes, Outdooractive with a subscription.



Rachel

[Rapax]

Guru Maps App with Vector Maps based on OpenStreetMap data
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Guru_Maps
https://gurumaps.app/manuals/ios/

[NightAlp]

Hi,

give


https://maps.me/maps/


a chance, It work on and offline. It use openstreet maps, It has got streets and buschwalks
Works well for cars, bikes and pedestrians in cities and outdoor.
For me it works well.

NightAlp

[Flipflop]

Thanks for all the replies - I shall check them out.

[JMPCUT]

Just do.
https://scenic.app

[PeteDuke]

If being used for the roads I well recommend the HERE WeGo app.
This is a free App and can be used 'Offline'. It will cope with route changes on the go, and recalculate whilst offline. Can be used in either Portrait or Landscape orientation.
I found out by accident that this is the platform used by BMW. My wifes car was in for service and the Navigation needed updating and they had forgot to do it, the technician came out did it before we drove off, whilst he was doing it I noticed the logo, did some research.
Just download the countries (it covers the world) you need and then make sure you have the use Offline tab selected, thats it.
What I really like is that it gives you advanced notice of a route deviation, and a count down to it.

[edwardbgill]

Originally Posted by rachel_norfolk

For roads, TomTom.

For trails, following self made and gpx routes, Outdooractive with a subscription.



Rachel

I *liked* this post a while back but have since found that Outdooractive has descended into being absolutely awful - glitchy, unreliable and worst of all says you've downloaded maps for offline use, when you haven't - potentially quite dangerous.

It's a far cry from the comparably bullet proof Viewranger app that it sought to replace.

Anyone else found this?

[Lonerider]

I also use Magic Earth, available from the App Store.
You have to download the maps for your specific country, the same as Maps.Me, but I like it as is gives you terrain relief also

Wayne

[Surfy]

All of those Apps have a weak spot. If you update the app - you will often have to download the mapsource again.

So be carefull on updates - check if the maps are still on your phone bevore you start a new journey!

My current Appset for navigation

Road & turn by turn navigation
here.com

Track Orientation
Magic Earth

Track Navigation
Mapout


Surfy