Ascend Maps Alternatives

Ascend Maps is described as 'Open-source and privacy-friendly application for maps and GPS featuring 3D terrain, offline search, track recording and editing, advanced overlays such as slope angle shading and aspect shading, and more' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ascend Maps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Ascend Maps alternative is CoMaps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ascend Maps are Organic Maps, Google Maps, OsmAnd and Magic Earth.

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  1. Arrow is a lightweight navigation app designed for travellers who want to explore without distractions. Instead of a map, you get a clean arrow that always points you in the right direction - no zooming, dragging, or rerouting needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  2. Locus Map icon
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    Create, plan, edit, record, save or share your trips, keep the memories, track your performance, and much more. Locus Map is designed for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, running, geocaching, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities.

    50 Locus Map alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Provides detailed offline GPS navigation, 24k topo and satellite maps, custom waypoints, route planning, weather, 650,000+ hiking trails, public land boundaries, slope angles, campsite info, recreational site data, and over 450,000 points of interest for outdoor use.

    22 onX Backcountry alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. MapDraw icon
     1 like

    Free online tool for drawing, viewing, and editing GPS tracks and routes, supporting GPX, KML, KMZ, and GeoJSON files with interactive routing, elevation profiles, file import and export, custom styling, Strava integration, and multi-layer map management.

    48 MapDraw alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Petal Maps icon
     1 like

    Offers interactive 2D/3D map browsing, live traffic updates, detailed keyword and category-based search, instant route rerouting, nearby place recommendations, and event displays in more than 160 countries and regions for comprehensive map navigation.

    57 Petal Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  6. Relief Maps icon
     3 likes

    Relief Maps is a GPS application focused on outdoor sports, the app is based on an beautiful and high-performance 3D map.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Gaia GPS icon
     3 likes

    Plan trips and record GPS tracks for free, with the best outdoor app. Browse hiking trail maps, hunting units, and scout offroad camping trips.

    36 Gaia GPS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. AlpineQuest icon
     6 likes

    AlpineQuest is the complete solution for all outdoor activities and sports, including hiking, running, trailing, hunting, sailing, geocaching, off-road navigation and much more.

    23 AlpineQuest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. Guru Maps icon
     1 like

    Offline maps with monthly updates, detailed OpenStreetMap data, turn-by-turn and voice navigation in nine languages, GPS track recording even in background, multilingual instant search, millions of POI, support for driving, cycling, walking, and customizable trip routes.

    55 Guru Maps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
     
  10. Plan running routes by tapping waypoints on a map — with surface analysis, elevation data, roundtrip generation, turn-by-turn navigation, and workout plans. Free, no account required, no ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. TrailDrop icon
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    TrailDrop is a lightweight GPX open and sharing platform for outdoor enthusiasts, creators, and clubs. Upload your GPS track, generate a link, and share it instantly without requiring others to sign up.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. BY backpackers FOR backpackers, Topo Maps+ is fully functional with additional premium options for the serious backpacker. Downloaded, high resolution maps are still available for use even after your subscription expires!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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