The best mapping app
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Ollie_90 –
2020-08-31
Version 2020.9
So happy I discovered this app. Use it on every trip into the backcountry for planning and navigation. Can’t beat it
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Description
Plan trips and stay safer in the woods, with Gaia GPS.
Join hundreds of thousands of backpackers, hunters, offroaders, mountain bikers, backcountry skiers, firefighters, guides, and other serious outdoor adventurers and professionals that use Gaia GPS for work and play. Hike, hunt, and offroad with the best topo maps and outdoor navigation tools.
►► The Best App for Topo Maps
Gaia GPS has been showcased in Apple's "Your Verse" stories, and covered in countless major publications, from Outside and TrailRunner, to the New York Times and FOX News TappedIn.
The name Gaia (guy-yuh) comes from Greek mythology - she is the Goddess of the Earth, or Mother Nature.
►► Maps
• view easy-to-read, modern maps, with fast and beautiful rendering
• explore historic and classic print maps (NRCan, USGS, USFS, IGN)
• download worldwide topo, road, and satellite maps
• search for hiking trails, parks, natural places, and addresses, and tap features on Gaia Topo to get more info
►► Sync and Back-up
• sync your tracks, photos, maps, and waypoints to all of your devices
• keep your data backed up, effortlessly
• share trip plans, and collaborate on shared folders
►► Map Tools
• record tracks, waypoints, and take geo-tagged photos
• import and export GPX and KML files
• customize coordinates types (Decimal, Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, Degrees - Decimal Minutes, UTM, and MGRS)
►► Membership Levels
Free Level - You can use Gaia GPS for free. You'll be limited to the default map source, and you won't be able to download maps for offline use.
Member Level - As a Member, you can download a worldwide catalog of topo, road, and satellite maps.
Premium Member Level - As a Premium Member, you also get access to these map sources:
• NatGeo Trails Illustrated
• ESRI World Satellite Imagery
• France IGN
• SwissTopo
• US Private Land Ownership (owners and addresses for parcels)
• US Hunting Layers, including GMUs, public land, and fires
• US NeoTreks Topo
• US Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)
• Hill-shading, contour lines, slope angle, and other overlays
► To manage your subscription:
• TURN OFF auto-renewal via the main Settings app: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Visit the following URL to view our Privacy Policy: http://www.gaiagps.com/gaiacloud-terms/
• Visit the following URL for full terms of use: http://www.gaiagps.com/terms_of_use
What's New in Version 2020.9
• Add option to select color for location marker
• Fix coordinates entered in search using smart quotes not being recognized
• Fix track privacy settings not showing while offline
• Order photos by time created when viewing track details
• Allow larger MBTiles files to be imported - now up to 4gb
• Fix storage use screen showing incorrect free space
• Many more bug fixes and performance improvements
If you love Gaia GPS, help spread the word by leaving a review. Your review will also get bumped up, when you rate a new update.
Seller
Name
Trailbehind, INC.
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
2020.9
Size
159.6 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 11.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4
Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
App Store: Customer Ratings
All Versions
4.5 (1,153 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
Excellent for Rideau canal trip
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starrynight61 –
2020-08-30
Version 2020.9
Used it extensively for kayaking down the Rideau canal. Worked well.
Great app
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jdj1990 –
2020-08-29
Version 2020.9
Been using it for about 6 weeks and it’s great
Excellent
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Visual Voice mail –
2020-08-28
Version 2020.9
Very well thought out app are use it every day good support
Go To Map
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0103mk –
2020-08-26
Version 2020.9
This is a great topo map app. It could improve by having additional campsite or trail names as right now many are “unnamed campsite” etc. An option to label these would be helpful.
Best off-line GPS app I’ve found
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Compostable_container –
2020-08-25
Version 2020.9
Very user-friendly and accurate off-line (with subscription) navigation app. The integration with their website and Apple CarPlay makes trip planning and travel a breeze. My only complaint is that when synced with Apple CarPlay the direction of travel arrow is too big and obscures too much of the map, not good if you’re watching for an upcoming turn. Otherwise it would get 5 stars from me.
Works great but data management is a mess
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rivhard09876 –
2020-08-24
Version 2020.9
Just try to organize your tracks etc. Photos are displayed nicely in the app but downloading is a pain and the images lose all georeference information. Premium version should have much better data management options.
Quite easy to mark
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Dawityeh –
2020-07-12
Version 2020.8
It is user friendly with so many layers to choose from. The best part for me is I mark trails and drive there and hike. Great app and very happy with it.
Exploration Unlocked
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morehawes –
2020-07-10
Version 2020.8
I’m out exploring in the bush a lot, I have been using GAIA GPS for a couple of years now and I can’t imagine going rideabout without it. With a couple of basemaps (OpenCycleMap being a must!) and satellite imagery handy for offline use, navigation is taken care of. So more time to enjoy the outdoors... thanks for your hard work on this excellent app!
Wonderful!
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Dariomavric –
2020-07-08
Version 2020.8
We love this ap and use it constantly for off-roading, it’s the best ap we’ve found! Their customer support is fantastic, usually get a response within a couple hours, whenever we’ve needed. HIGHLY recommend!
5 stars soon...
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Camdenalke –
2020-07-06
Version 2020.8
Awesome functions with the sync from web. Works well but turn by turn needed in app not just car play. No car play on an adventure motorcycle.
Lacks essential features... few updates
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MRKTYLR –
2020-07-02
Version 2020.7
Can’t print from app, web version can’t control grid sizing during print. It’s a decent app for seeing where you are. Not capable for serious route planning since you can’t make serious prints. Maybe hikers and backpacking are not the demographic they’re going for but the explore page kinda seems like it is?
Apple CarPlay
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Mikeybc31 –
2020-07-01
Version 2020.7
Huh....works with Apple CarPlay , who woulda thought.
Gaia
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MJ306 –
2020-06-22
Version 2020.7
Great app! Thanks!
Premium not worth it in Canada
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Real410 –
2020-06-15
Version 2020.7
Great app but the premium pricing is not appropriate. The mid tier doesn’t give you anything and you have to get the highest tier, which has a lot of content but for the USA.
If everything available to Canada was available to the mid tier, then it would be worth it and I would continue my subscription.
What’s with the “i” button right under my thumb?
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Edsterx111 –
2020-06-13
Version 2020.7
What’s with the “i” button right under where my thumb touches the screen? I’m sick of accidentally activating it. The picture here in the App Store is where it was. It’s not there now. Please put it back there or put it in settings.
No Love for Canada
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blk3000 –
2020-06-10
Version 2020.7
After 4 years premium membership, I cannot see any real improvement in the map quality. The satellite images are old, covered in snow or cloud, or not zoomable. The competition provides 3D satellite and topographic maps of Canada in high detail for lower cost. The route tools on the iPad are lacking, which forces one to go onto a desktop. Seems all the improvements are realized for US customers.
Backcountry Solo Trips
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pocket play –
2020-06-06
Version 2020.7
This app is Epic.. been solo hiking and overnight camping for months using this app.
Easy to use..
Best part is uses very little power on phone!!
Unusable at the moment
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Doug_ie –
2020-04-14
Version 2020.5
Paid for a year premium but find the app unusable as my position indicator stays at one position than jumps about every 10 seconds. All other mapping apps are working fine. If you reset your iOS device it starts to work fine for about a day .
Has potential but certainly not the way it works now.
Have been in contact with the developer and they are aware of the problem.
Just felt this review was justified as you don’t want to drop money and find the app unusable.
Will update my review once this issue has been rectified.
Amazing app.
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Royalfan29 –
2020-02-23
Version 2020.4
I’ve been using Gaia GPS for quite sometime now and I really like the improvements over the years. For quick response if I need any kind of help. I have used it for work and leisure. Never once let me down. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Areas to improve (Knick picking) is the folders. It’s a bit confusing and slightly cluttered. Could have more of a basic layout. Also would like to see An option to use mils or degrees while navigating. Other than that, it’s my favorite gps app and will continue paying for premium.
Horrid.
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Heckler69 –
2020-02-08
Version 2020.3
If you want a program to let you down in the field and embarrass itself in front of friends and clients, here’s the ticket.
Unusable, takes “outsmarting” the app to get tracks loaded. Sometimes it’s just straight quicker to give up and load them in another GPS program. Seriously.
Also nice work having literally zero satellite maps without paying. Apple Maps is free you guys.
I would rather use paper.
I have a mixed experience
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Unclemarkelfarkel –
2020-01-27
Version 2020.2
I had it for a year and at first loved it for backcountry skiing around whistler, BC
Then used it for hiking around Squamish, BC and it proved untrustworthy (it was very confused about its location.) The map line it drew was like a 3 year old drawing a wind storm!
It gives you a general area but not accurate enough to be trusted.
I stopped using it, then got an email saying it will auto renew, tried to stop it to no avail.
I sent an angry email; a day later got a response and a refund.
On that, I’m very impressed!
Mark
Super Happy
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Shintangle –
2019-11-16
Version 2019.10.15
Have used Gaia in Canada, USA, France and Spain. Great results everywhere. Now using it to plan for next years hikes.
Great app
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AlainDragon 08 –
2019-11-03
Version 2019.10.06
I have the premium version so I can access the backroad maps of western Canada. The app Works great has tons of awesome features.
Great for light backroad travel!
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Swanee1952 –
2019-11-01
Version 2019.10.06
Used it on gravel road travel amongst British Columbia
Unable to control language settings
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Fubby –
2019-10-27
Version 2019.10.06
I downloaded this app in hopes of navigating trails in Taiwan. The trails were there but everything was in Taiwanese. No issue if you can read Chinese but it would be helpful if there was a setting that allowed for translation to the language of your choice. For this reason I chose another app to use.
Easy to use
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fv offroads –
2019-10-21
Version 2019.10.06
This is in my opinion the most accurate and easy to use GPS app I used so far. Nice to record the trails and make pictures for future exploring.
Indispensable in the backcountry
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TurniptheBeets –
2019-10-09
Version 2019.10.06
Love this app, it has never let me down when I’m hiking. I did have to contact support once when I thought I’d lost my saved trails, but they were responsive and helpful in recovering that data.
Complete Relief
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Whatway? –
2019-10-07
Version 2019.10.06
Incredible app. Planned a challenging hike, lost the lead guy, stuck on remote trail having to take over navigating and this app delivered!! Brought back the fun and enjoyment! Bravo.
A great app
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836q88 –
2019-09-29
Version 2019.09.20
I use this app a lot in bush travel. The resolution is good and location accuracy is great. But make sure you download the map for any area you want finescale resolution before you are out of cell service
Incredibly useful app
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Serafifi –
2019-08-22
Version 2019.08.06
Always with me in the backcountry
Gaia gps
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Classiccanadianblizzard –
2019-08-09
Version 2019.07.11
I can’t say enough good things about this app!
My only issue is when I take a picture, my fat thumbs also hit the “stop recording”, but I’ve found a cool work around for that.
Very good
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303brit –
2019-08-04
Version 2019.07.11
This is just as good as a high end handheld. Layering maps and all of the spices is great. Very accurate tracking. Being able to print off backroad maps and making them suit your hike as a back up is amazing.
Price is in US dollars
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Pedrucha –
2019-07-27
Version 2019.07.10
I like this app for my hunting trips and travelling abroad
Aucun sentier pour le parc de la gatineau
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culturelles –
2019-07-21
Version 2019.07.10
Je vois le parc mais pas les sentiers.
Donc c’est assez inutile.
Du moins pour les cartes hors connexion.
Solid maps in Canada!
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TylerDebnam –
2019-07-15
Version 2019.07.10
Canada is often forgotten about in mapping platforms, but not with Gaia. Thank you. I use Gaia for overlanding and hiking. Their Canadian Topos are great. I've upgraded to the premium edition for access to the Backroad Mapbook layers. Logging and forest fire overlays for British Columbia are a nice edition too. I like that I can build custom maps with opacity layering and download what I need when I'm out of cellular range. Works great on my iPad 4 that's 8 years old. I was happy to learn I didn't need an external GPS receiver as my iPad has cellular capability (and no active plan / sim required).
I've tried almost every ios mapping software as well as Garmin handheld, and Gaia on an iPad is by far my favorite.
Love that it syncs with my online account and iPhone. And sharing maps with friends is fantastic. And the fact that I can upload photos taken after the fact, and it places them on the map in the location they were taken. Fantastic app. Well done.
The one and only
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Fischer, MA –
2019-07-12
Version 2019.07.10
A mountain guide told me about this superb app. I have used it for all sorts of trips from trekking in Peru to backcountry skiing in Jackson Hole and trekking in the Alps-truly this is the only GPS app you need!
Love this app
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Stumpjumper –
2019-07-06
Version 2019.05.20
I use GAIA almost every weekend and holiday for mountain biking, hiking and off-road adventure motorcycling in BC. It has all the functionality I need and basically eliminates the need for an expensive stand alone unit. Between GAIA and the downloaded free and Backroad Mapbook layers it’s all I need. Highly recommend.
Have to sign up through google or facebook
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Not that bloody happy –
2019-07-05
Version 2019.05.20
Heard great things about this app, unfortunately for those of us that don’t use google and don’t like giving even more information to facebook we must look elsewhere. Good riddance I guess. We shouldn’t be forced to conform.
Great app for this avid hiker!
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ckayaker –
2019-06-29
Version 2019.05.20
I was told that gps apps didn’t work in the Cotswolds in England when I went walking there last March. Well, surprise, Gaia worked just fine! In fact, having it along saved lots of confusion dealing with the old ordinance maps the tour people supplied me with. Once back in North America I have been mapping some old logging roads in the local hills and once again Gaia GPS has come through for me with over 100 kms of tracks saved already. Maybe you might have some issues due to your particular gps usage, but for my needs I am sold on Gaia!
Love this app
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Durden55 –
2019-03-24
Version 1.8.1
Since using this app I’ve pretty much retired my Harmon and other GPS devices. Works great for hikes and runs. Some of the premium services/maps are a bit pricey, but basic tier is great.
Awesome customer service!
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Alicia_888 –
2019-01-17
Version 1.7.1
I had to get in touch with Gaia’s customer service team, and instead of being a headache as I expected, it was super enjoyable! So professional, helpful, friendly and fast! Their customer support staff are actually called Adventure Support, how cool is that?!
Complication please !
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Marcelcote –
2019-01-15
Version 1.7
I won’t use it unless you make a complication with it !
Nope as well.
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TJ-Canada –
2018-12-31
Version 1.7
I’m only giving 1 star because of the requirement to create an account before seeing anything about how this app works. I am reluctant for several reasons. First, With all the security and privacy issues Facebook has seen this year, I refuse to login with their credentials for fear of all of my personal information leaking out, as has been well documented lately. Secondly, until I have thoroughly tried out an app and decided to upgrade to a “pro” release in order to share data across multiple devices, I don’t need to create an account. I am quite happy having everything local for now.
Please remove this restriction and really allow people to try the app first. This app has been reviewed favorably by several websites, but would get more if you would open it up and allow people to test it for themselves.
Work or play. Gaia is the only way
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Skiers heaven –
2018-12-26
Version 1.7
Been using this app for a while for both professional work and my free time.
100% as essential as my waterproof gear and my first aid kit.
Planning and prevention is key to a successful trip into the backcountry. This app allows the user a very detailed way to manage your trips.
Download and subscribe and enjoy.
Awesome app
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Webskins –
2018-12-18
Version 1.7
Great app. Use it for hiking and hunting.
Great For Canada
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aggog –
2018-12-17
Version 1.7
I use this app for hunting, fishing, hiking and any other outdoor activity in Ontario, Canada.
It has never let me down and upgrading to premium has given me the Ontario Back Roads maps, which even let me know if I am on Crown (Public) Land or not.
Highly recommended.
Very slow on Apple Watch
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NWONewfie –
2018-10-11
Version 1.6.4
Tried on my Apple Watch but was very very slow. Couldn’t scroll around map or zoom in/out. Neat idea if it was faster.
Spectacular program
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ONTGC –
2018-10-02
Version 1.6.4
This has replaced our hand held GPS and is twice as efficient.
Very good and very capable program.
I went through the trail period and now have a membership, worth every penny.
I recommend it to everyone.