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Best offline map apps for Android

Offline map apps download maps to your phone for navigation, place search and route planning with no signal, on remote trails, abroad or during outages.

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40 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: National Park Service

    National Park Service

    4.9 out of 5 (35.2K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-free official guide to 420+ national parks, best installed and downloaded before you travel.

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  2. Number 2: MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar

    Goldlab Pro

    4.5 out of 5 (90.6K) 10M+ installs

    A free, well-rounded navigation app for drivers who need offline maps, radar alerts and vehicle-specific routing in one place.

    Download Now: MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar Read our review of MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar
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  1. Number 3: OsmAnd — Maps & GPS Offline

    OsmAnd

    4.5 out of 5 (252.2K) 10M+ installs

    A deep, open-source offline navigator for hikers, cyclists and drivers who plan routes beyond reliable signal.

    Download Now: OsmAnd — Maps & GPS Offline Read our review of OsmAnd — Maps & GPS Offline

  2. Number 4: Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

    Avenza Systems Inc.

    4.4 out of 5 (112.8K) 5M+ installs

    An offline mapping tool for people who need precise positioning on their own or publisher-supplied maps, with paid tiers for professional use.

    Download Now: Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping Read our review of Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

  3. Number 5: MAPS.ME: Offline maps GPS Nav

    Maps_Me

    4.1 out of 5 (1.3M) 50M+ installs

    A dependable free offline navigation app for travelers, drivers, hikers and cyclists who cannot count on a signal.

    Download Now: MAPS.ME: Offline maps GPS Nav Read our review of MAPS.ME: Offline maps GPS Nav

  4. Number 6: Offline Map Navigation

    VirtualMaze

    4.3 out of 5 (105K) 10M+ installs

    A capable offline navigation app for anyone who travels beyond reliable signal, with ads and purchases attached.

    Download Now: Offline Map Navigation Read our review of Offline Map Navigation
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  1. Number 7: All-In-One Offline Maps

    Psyberia

    4.4 out of 5 (60.2K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-free offline mapping app with layered road, topo and aerial maps that suits anyone who plans trips beyond reliable coverage.

    Download Now: All-In-One Offline Maps Read our review of All-In-One Offline Maps

  2. Number 8: GPS+ Maps, Navigation, Traffic

    JVSTUDIOS

    4.5 out of 5 (333K) 10M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported navigator that bundles offline maps, traffic, weather and nearby stops for drivers who want one app on the road.

    Download Now: GPS+ Maps, Navigation, Traffic Read our review of GPS+ Maps, Navigation, Traffic

  3. Number 9: Yandex Maps and Navigator

    Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC

    4.2 out of 5 (1.8M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, free city navigation app that shines in the Russian cities it names, with ads and regional features as the trade.

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  4. Number 10: GPS Route Planner: Radar Map

    MobApp - Phone Locator GPS Location

    4.7 out of 5 (24.8K) 1M+ installs

    A free, ad-supported navigation app that covers driving, cycling and walking with offline maps and speed camera alerts.

    Download Now: GPS Route Planner: Radar Map Read our review of GPS Route Planner: Radar Map

More of the best offline map apps

  1. 11 onX Hunt: Offline Hunting Maps onXmaps 4.5 5M+
  2. 12 Sygic: GPS Navigation & Maps Sygic. 4.1 50M+
  3. 13 GPS Waypoints Navigator Disciple Skies Software 4.7 50K+
  4. 14 AlpineQuest Off-Road Explorer Psyberia 4.4 100K+
  5. 15 Organic Maps・Offline Map & GPS Organic Maps 3.8 5M+
  6. 16 Guru Maps Pro & GPS Tracker Evgen Bodunov 4.5 50K+
  7. 17 CalTopo CalTopo LLC 4.8 100K+
  8. 18 Voice GPS Navigation: GPS Map Handy Tools Studio 4.5 1M+
  9. 19 Offline Maps & AI Trip Planner Aykonu 4.5 100K+
  10. 20 Maps All in One, Speedometer Appwest Limited 4.0 10M+
  11. 21 GPS Navigation Maps Directions SaaAneeDroid 4.0 10M+
  12. 22 GPX Viewer PRO: Hike & Bike Vectura Games OÜ 4.6 100K+
  13. 23 onX Backcountry Trail Maps GPS onXmaps 4.3 500K+
  14. 24 Contour lines plugin — OsmAnd OsmAnd 3.8 100K+
  15. 25 FarOut FarOut 4.5 100K+
  16. 26 BaseMap: 3D Hunting Maps & GPS BaseMap Inc 4.0 500K+
  17. 27 NZ Topo50 Offline - North Right Place Resources 10K+
  18. 28 US Public Lands Two Steps Beyond LLC 3.7 10K+
  19. 29 OruxMaps GP jose vazquez 4.2 100K+
  20. 30 Trails Offroad: Offline Maps Trails Offroad 4.6 100K+
  21. 31 Map Chart Mosaic AppMosaic 3.3 5K+
  22. 32 iMotoneige FCMQ 1.9 10K+
  23. 33 Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer WE CENTER 3.2 10M+
  24. 34 CoPilot GPS Navigation Trimble MAPS Ltd. 3.3 5M+
  25. 35 TACNAV-X: Military Navigation Jonathan J. Springer 3.9 10K+
  26. 36 No Roads: Off Road Maps i3 Product Development 3.5 10K+
  27. 37 Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps Outside, Inc. 3.4 1M+
  28. 38 Marine Navigation Marco Palaferri 3.3 10K+
  29. 39 BackCountry Navigator GPS PRO Nii Game INC 3.0 100K+
  30. 40 Magic Earth Navigation & Maps Magic Lane International BV 1.8 1M+
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About offline map apps

They guard against dead zones, roaming charges and being stranded without directions, and suit hikers, cyclists, road trippers and anyone crossing areas with poor coverage. Some focus on outdoor trails and terrain, others on city streets and transit, and some on turn-by-turn driving. They vary in how much map detail is available offline, whether you can search for addresses and businesses without a connection, and whether routing works fully offline or only for simple paths. Storage footprint and how often downloaded maps need refreshing differ as well.

What to look for

  • Check how much map detail is included in a download, since some apps save only major roads while others keep full street-level data and terrain contours.
  • Confirm that offline search works for addresses and points of interest, because an app that cannot find a destination without a connection is of limited use.
  • See how often offline maps need to be updated and whether updates are manual or automatic, as stale data can send you down closed roads or missing paths.
  • Consider the storage space required for the regions you need, because large downloads can fill a phone quickly.
  • Look at how the app is paid for, such as one-time purchases, subscriptions, or free with ads, and whether offline features are locked behind payment.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.