# Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisor

> Peak Finder AR / 3D Topo Maps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1187259191](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1187259191)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1187259191`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Routes Software SRL
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (13,153 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.113
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2016-12-21
- **Size:** 187 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiking-and-skiing-peakvisor/id1187259191)
- **Website:** [https://peakvisor.com/](https://peakvisor.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://peakvisor.com/en/privacy.html](https://peakvisor.com/en/privacy.html)

## Description

PeakVisor is your mountain navigation companion, blending AR peak labeling, high-precision 3D topo maps, and offline GPS to support hiking, skiing, climbing, and other outdoor pursuits.

Explore over a million peaks, plan routes with elevation profiles, view lifts and huts on maps, and watch Flyover animations. With PeakVisor PRO, enjoy unlimited features and ongoing updates, ad-free.

## Rankings

- #15,348 — Overall
- #7 — The Best Hiking Apps

## Review summary

PeakVisor is praised for strong AR peak identification, reliable horizon accuracy, and powerful 3D mapping with mountain labeling, plus useful route planning and GPX import. However, multiple reviews note drawbacks: a steep price/subscription model, dependence on pre-downloaded offline maps, a restrictive free-use limit, and some cross-device reliability issues (Mac, Apple Watch). If you can tolerate the cost and plan around offline maps, it’s a highly capable hiking/navigation app.

### Pros

- Robust AR peak/summit functionality with reliable horizon accuracy.
- Excellent 3D mapping and labeling of mountains with clear visualization.
- Comprehensive route planning, tracking, and history features (save routes/trips, reviews, check-ins).
- GPX/import support and cross-compatibility with Garmin Earthmate and other formats for mapping external rides.

### Cons

- Very high price and subscription model; perceived as not worth the cost.
- Offline usability is poor; maps must be downloaded and may be unavailable without cell service.
- Free version is limited to one use per day, making regular use impractical.
- Cross-device reliability concerns (Mac version buggy and Apple Watch Ultra compatibility issues).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1187259191)