# iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps

> All USA, USFS, Southern Canada

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id351499175](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id351499175)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id351499175`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Associates Inc.
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.6.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-24
- **First published:** 2010-02-12
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ihikegps-classic-topo-maps/id351499175)
- **Website:** [http://iHikeGPS.com](http://ihikegps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://iHikeGPS.com/privacypolicy.html](http://ihikegps.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

iHikeGPS turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance GPS with USFS, USGS, and Canadian topo maps. These classic topo quads reveal backcountry details often missing from other apps, and you can track, route, and navigate even when you have no cell service.

Features include offline map downloads (up to 2200 maps), track recording (background supported), waypoint and route creation, GPX/KML/TCX imports, sunrise/sunset times, customizable units and coordinate formats, easy sharing, and a strong privacy stance—no ads, no sign-ups, no subscriptions.

## Rankings

- #167,549 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise iHikeGPS for reliable offline topo maps, ease of use, no ongoing fees, GPX compatibility, and solid developer support. Common downsides are a limited map source set (USGS/USFS), requests for CarPlay integration, and a learning curve due to a somewhat quirky interface.

### Pros

- Offline topo maps on the device via downloaded USGS/USFS maps; works without cellular data.
- Easy to configure and reliably usable over many years.
- No subscription fees; single upfront purchase.
- GPX import/export and broad file-format compatibility.
- Strong developer support and helpful documentation.

### Cons

- Limited map sources (primarily USGS/USFS topo maps) with requests for more options.
- Wish for CarPlay support.
- Quirky/complex UI and learning curve, with help content not always intuitive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id351499175)