Most of these hiking apps are free to download and offerin-app purchasesfor more features.

This dramatically decreases battery life.

AllTrails

Clean, intuitive interface.

Screenshots of the AllTrails iPhone app

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Active user community with trail reviews.

Great way to discover nearby trails you weren’t aware of.

Route gradings are highly subjective.

Screenshots of the Maps 3D Pro iPhone app

you could also record your tracks for others to view and follow.

AllTrail’s browse capability lets you locate trails closest to you.

The community reviews are monitored by AllTrails and include an abundance of useful information and honest user feedback.

Screenshots of the Ramblr iPhone app

you’re able to also view topographic maps for most trails and backcountry regions.

Topographic detail is greater than that of many other apps.

Can consume lots of battery life.

Screenshots of the SAS Survival Guide iPhone app

This app lets you download maps offline, perfect for those remote trips where a signal is unattainable.

It provides excellent detail about the hike.

Share trips with other users.

Screenshots of the Spyglass iPhone app

Button functions are not intuitive.

Installation requires permissions that you may find objectionable.

Travel is an adventure you want to share with your friends and family.

A screenshot of the PeakFinder app that includes a woman using the app to name the peaks in a mountain range.

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Ramblr isn’t just a journaling app.

It offers route tracking, downloadable maps, GPS directions, and other hikers' trips to follow.

Some functions require internet access.

The SAS Survival Guide is by far the most comprehensive and down-to-business survival app out there.

Incorporates many tools in an interesting app.

Consumes lots of battery power.

Access to many functions requires the paid version.

Spyglass is the ultimate adventure app.

It combines GPS with a compass, gyrocompass, and maps toolkit for memorable hikes.

With its built-in star guide, you could navigate by the night sky map to find the nearest trail.

Peak directory updated weekly.

Android version lacks some features found in the iOS version.

If you love to hike in the mountains, take the Peakfinder app along with you.

Here’s some more information on this hiking app:

Download Peakfinder for iOS

Download Peakfinder for Android