Apps

Maps

If someone reading this has in-depth knowledge of all these apps and the key differences / differentiating factors, please do not hesitate to contribute improvements to this section.

Mobile map app suggestions:

• Gaia GPS: A subscription-based app providing offline maps, layers, ability to import GPX files, etc.
• On X Maps is an alternative worth checking out.
• Outmap advertise themselves as the best FATMAP replacement (no longer available after the Strava acquisition).
• Caltopo is also worth considering.
• Hiiker is yet another alternative.

Curated and community-generated trails and traces:

• Alltrails: The paid plans support offline use.
• Trailforks: available as part of the Outside+ Gaia GPS plan.

Peaks

The following apps help figure out which peaks one is looking at. Really handy for route finding, orienteering, and satisfying your curiosity!

• Peakfinder
• Peakvisor. The editors of Peakvisor provide a comparison with Peakfinder.